Chapter 976

I stood by the roadside, rubbing my sore arms and trying to figure out how to get home. The ride-hailing app showed a queue of over 400, which meant it would be tomorrow morning before I could get a car.

At times like this, I desperately wished for a driver's license so that I could buy my own car and enjoy the freedom to go wherever I pleased.

I pulled out my phone and called Colin, asking him to come and pick me up. Just then, a gray Bugatti pulled up next to me. The window rolled down, revealing a young, handsome face.

To my surprise, it was Ivan. He greeted me with a smile from the driver's seat.

His presence confused me. After all, according to romance novel tropes, young heirs like Ivan should be spending days like this indulging in extravagant parties with their entourage. Instead, he was casually greeting me on the roadside.

Unaware of my thoughts, Ivan stepped out of the car. "Ms. Lawson, long time no see. Are you waiting for someone?"

I instinctively took a step back. E