Chapter 35
Henry asked, "Who are you looking for? I can help you find them."
Jayce pressed his lips, his gaze shifting toward the direction of the restroom. But he quickly lowered his eyes again, muttering, "My grandfather said she's called Ms. Aroma."
Hearing this, Henry raised an eyebrow. "Her incense sticks had an effect on you, didn't it?"
"Yes," Jayce answered.
Henry nodded. "Alright, I'll find her and bring her to you."
Jayce said nothing. Jayce thought, "I have already found her. But it seems she doesn't want to acknowledge him." Jayce didn't know why.
He felt that it might be because he scared her. He thought that if that were the case, he wouldn't go looking for her. He didn't want to fright her further.
Victoria finished retouching her makeup and walked out distractedly. As she rounded the corner, she saw Jayce's figure disappearing through the emergency exit.
Her eyes lit up, and she immediately followed him.
The stairwell was quiet, in stark contrast to the bustling charity gala.
Victoria closed the door behind her and said, "Jayce."
The slender figure paused for a moment, then slowly turned his face in the dim light, staring at her intently.
Victoria walked right up to him, her gaze fixed on his eyes. "You saw my face, didn't you?"
Jayce didn't speak or react. The green light from the emergency exit sign flickered on his face, illuminating the mole at the corner of his eye, making him appear more seductive and eerie.
Victoria felt her palms sweat from nervousness. She spoke quickly, "Can I ask you for a favor? Please don't tell anyone about my identity. You can ask for anything, and I'll do whatever it takes to meet your request."
Jayce blinked slowly, his eyes falling downward to conceal the emotions hiding beneath them.
"Is that okay?"
Seeing that Jayce didn't respond, Victoria asked again.
Jayce finally spoke, "Do you still have those incense sticks from that day?"
"Yes," Victoria replied quickly. "But I didn't bring it today. How about we set up a time, and I'll give it to you then?"
"Okay." Jayce said this softly, then took out his phone.
He was silent and delicate, impossible to read.
Victoria added his phone number. "I'll make sure to supply you with the incense sticks whenever you need it."
Jayce didn't respond. He pocketed his phone and turned to leave.
Victoria let out a small sigh of relief. Seeing he had agreed, she felt that the weight hanging over her head lifted.
As she opened the stairwell door, she wa suddenly startled!
Henry was standing right there as if he was about to push the door open.
Her heart, which had just calmed, sank again. She thought, "What is going on? Has he seen us?"
Victoria steadied herself. "What are you doing here?"
Henry's gaze fixed on her, his deep eyes unreadable. "What are you doing here?"
Victoria quickly came up with an excuse. "I don't like events like this, so I came here to get some air."
After a brief pause, she cautiously asked, "I have that right, don't I?"
Henry's lips pressed into a thin line. He glanced behind her, but there was no one in sight.
Earlier, Delia had come to find him, saying Jayce had disappeared again and asking for his help. As Henry walked this way, he saw Victoria entering the stairwell.
Recalling Jayce's strange persistence and his strange words, a flicker of suspicion rose in Henry's chest.
He had come straight here, and when he pushed open the door, he saw her here. Victoria told him that she was just here to get some air.
"Sure."
He responded coldly, "As my wife, you should be by my side at all times."
"Alright."
Victoria nodded and linked her arm with his.
Henry glanced down at her slender arm resting on his, the tips of her fingers curled lightly around his arm, and the coldness in his eyes softened a little.