Katelyn’s mind raced, her words tangled as she struggled to respond.

Seconds passed, and when no answer came, Vincent released her from his arms and gently tilted her chin upward, forcing her to meet his gaze. “Are you sure you don’t have an answer for me?” His earnest eyes held her captive, rendering her motionless.

Before Katelyn could gather her thoughts, Vincent leaned in again, his intentions clear. He was planning to keep kissing her until she agreed. But just as their lips were about to meet again, the moment was interrupted by a sudden knock at the window.

Katelyn and Vincent gazed out the car window. Through the dim light, Katelyn spotted Khalid standing outside.

Her grip on Vincent’s shirt tightened instinctively. Katelyn couldn’t bear to be seen like this by Khalid. She didn’t want to give him any reason to tease her further.

Tears glimmered in her eyes as she glanced at Vincent, her voice soft and pleading. “Don’t…”

Vincent had never seen this vulnerable side of Katelyn before. It stirred something in him, and he pressed a gentle kiss to her lips.

Pulling away, Vincent rolled down the window and fixed Khalid with a cold stare. “What is the matter?” he asked, his voice sharp.

Khalid’s eyes flickered toward the car interior, clearly wanting to talk to Katelyn, but Vincent shifted slightly, blocking his view.

Khalid raised an eyebrow, a faint smirk playing on his lips. “Nothing much. Just take good care of her,” he said with a knowing smile. With that, he turned and walked away, his steps unhurried.

Vincent’s frown deepened as he watched Khalid disappear into the distance.

Only then did Katelyn peek out from behind Vincent, her gaze following Khalid’s retreating figure. Her voice was quiet but earnest. “He’s been through a lot to get where he is. If possible, help him find a girlfriend.”

At least Khalid would have someone by his side.

Though Katelyn and Vincent hadn’t openly defined their relationship before, they had always shared a unique bond, confiding in one another about everything. She understood how comforting that connection could be. She felt Khalid was someone who desperately needed that kind of companionship.

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Vincent, meanwhile, had seen right through Khalid’s earlier antics. He couldn’t help but find Khalid a rather intriguing character. With a slight smile, Vincent responded softly, “Alright.”

Katelyn turned to him, her expression curious. “What did you mean earlier when you said your engagement with Ryanna was successfully dissolved?”

She had been too preoccupied with the jewelry design competition to ask about it before.

Vincent leaned back against the car seat and rolled up the window. His voice was calm as he explained, “Breaking off an engagement with the royal family only requires the King’s approval. The real challenge is dealing with the aftermath.”

Understanding dawned on Katelyn. She had assumed there would be a long, complicated process, but it seemed the engagement itself was the simplest part. The difficulties lay elsewhere.

Vincent’s expression grew serious as he looked at her. “Be cautious in the days ahead. If anything unusual happens, don’t try to handle it alone. Let me know.”

For a moment, Katelyn was taken aback, but she quickly grasped his concern. She nodded. “I will.”

She then added, “I think I’ll stay at the hotel for a few days and avoid going out. You don’t need to worry about me.”

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