Chapter 357

Like a vulnerable creature finding safety, Lauren instinctively nestled in the person's arms.

Landon looked down in surprise, feeling the front of his shirt soaked through.

He could sense the warmth of her skin through the damp fabric of her dress as it made contact with his own. His breathing picked up slightly, and he tightened his grip around her waist.

"Laurie?" he murmured hoarsely.

Lauren clung to his arm, staying mute.

"Are you hurt?" Landon asked, worried.

She weakly shook her head, her vulnerability tugging at Landon's heart.

When the two guards saw Landon there, their attitude took a 360-degree turn. They quickly paid their respects. "Good evening, Mr. Landon!"

"What happened just now?" Landon asked nonchalantly, his arms still wrapped around Lauren.

"N-nothing much, sir," the guard that had snapped at Lauren earlier shot him a courteous smile. "This young lady claimed to be Ms. Ada Kingsley's fan, but we couldn't let her in. She didn't have an invitation. When she