Bryan Hawkins stood there, engrossed in a conversation with the arriving manager, oblivious of the eye exchange between Matilda Ferguson and Carolline Ruiz. The fact that Matilda Ferguson could cling to him was merely due to customary courtesy.
They had previously encountered each other at an event, and somehow, Matilda switched places with the woman next to him, which now fell to her.
If it were a private occasion, he would have naturally rejected her, yet he found it hard to refuse in that situation, allowing her to take his arm.
When Matilda gripped his hand tightly, he felt it, but being absorbed in his conversation, only thought of asking her to let go after finishing speaking with the manager. As he looked around, he saw Matilda focused on the second floor. Following her gaze, he caught sight of Carolline walking away.
