Chapter 022: I'd give you the necklace for $1,000,000

After Logan picked up his small bag, he effortlessly lifted Ophelia into his arms in a way that resembled how one might carry a bride.

He was quite a bit taller than her, and in his embrace, she appeared almost like a little girl nestled comfortably.

As they stepped outside, Ophelia instinctively clutched onto the fabric of his suit, causing him to halt in his tracks.

With a playful grin, he teased her, saying, "Does Miss Ophelia have any issues with people looking at us?" It was clear that he already had an inkling about her feelings, and indeed, he was correct in his assumptions.

Ophelia responded, her cheeks tinted with a hint of embarrassment, "Don’t you think it might feel a bit strange?"

She used her hair to shield her face, which only made her look even more like a mischievous child resting in her mother’s protective embrace.

Logan's expression grew serious for a moment as he replied, "But I find myself feeling a little impatient."

His tone was smooth and enticing, full of