Chapter 77

Figuring out what Holly was doing, Bryce said, "Father called me and told me to give Samantha a ride to the hotel. As soon as she got in, I reminded her I was a married man, so she needed to keep her distance from me to avoid unnecessary problems.

"During dinner, she wanted to sit with me, and I came up with an excuse to avoid sitting with her. After dinner, Father wanted me to give her a ride home, but I refused him. I'm a loyal man who keeps my boundaries with other women, Holls.

"If you don't believe me, you can ask Tobin or check the dashcam footage in my car."

It was obvious that he wasn't lying, so Holly's displeasure subsided. In fact, she felt a little moved that he was willing to go against Arthur for her sake. After all, Arthur was his father and the one who determined his future in the family company.

Holly hugged Bryce. She wanted to praise him and throw a few romantic comments, but the more she wanted to, the harder it was for her to find the words.

She was clueless