Chapter 45
Outside the entrance of V Resort, both Avery’s car and Alexander’s luxury vehicle were parked. Alexander, ever the gentleman, asked, "Miss Carter, would you mind if I ride with you and you give me a lift?"
Avery glanced at Alexander’s car, her mind filled with questions. She thought, "Mathew’s car is the stuff of legend—a vehicle worth billions, rumored to be indestructible even by a truck collision. So why is he opting to ride in my car instead of his own?"
Louis, ever quick to read the room, smoothly explained, "Miss Carter, Mr. Moran had a few drinks earlier, so it’s not convenient for him to drive. How about he rides with you while I take care of driving his car and escorting your family?"
Avery thought it made sense, and remembering that she’d had a little red wine herself, took a hangover pill from her bag and popped it into her mouth.
"That works," Arthur quickly said. "I’ll ride with Josie in Avery’s car." As her brother, he instinctively felt that this too-handsome Alexander might not have the best intentions. He needed to keep an eye on things.
Avery nodded. "Alright. Mom, Dad, you can ride in the car with Louis."
Wesley and Claire exchanged a quick glance, subtly sizing up Alexander before agreeing.
"Sure."
It was clear that Alexander’s intentions weren’t entirely straightforward, but he seemed respectful and wasn’t like the other wealthy types who were at the party. As long as Avery didn’t mind, they saw no need to interfere.