Chapter Eighty-One

Eliana's Pov

The drive to the hotel was quiet, none of us saying a word. The silence was not one filled with awkwardness, but one of peace. I just leaned into my chair as he drove, the music blasting from the speaker soothing me and reducing the nerves Noah’s touch caused to get out of hand.

His hand still laid on my lap but I tried to take my mind off it for the rest of the drive. We approached a massive building whose light was already seen from a distance. The massive sign read ‘Adler’s’, and I could feel chills just by being close to such a magnificent building.

“wow”, I muttered as we drove into the surrounding. I could hear Noah chuckle at my awe as he drove to the space that read CEO. “Do you own this place?” I asked, unable to keep my amazement from seeping into my voice.

He parked the car smoothly then turned it off, getting down to open the door for me. I tried not to swoon at his chivalrous act. Who said being a gentle man was out of style? He held out his hand for me to h