Chapter 461
Chapter 461:
Stewart had the sudden urge to slip away, but Loretta’s next words stopped him in his tracks, leaving him confused.
She offered a kindly smile. “Tell me, Stewart, are you seeing anyone right now p>
The unexpected question left him momentarily stunned, though his answer came out automatically. “No p>
Her expression brightened with deeper warmth, brimming with fondness. “Would you mind sharing your phone number with me p>
When he hesitated, Loretta leaned in slightly, her voice gentle yet firm. “You drove me to the hospital so late at night. I can’t let that go without thanking you properly. Let me treat you to a meal sometime p>
Stewart tried to brush it off with polite formality. “Really, it was nothing, Loretta. No need to trouble yourself p>
𝖨𝗻𝘁еnsе 𝘳𝗈𝘮𝗮n𝘤𝘦 o𝗻.сo𝗺
“You can call me Loretta,” she said, her eyes twinkling.
She asked a nearby nurse for a pen and paper, then held it out to him with expectant patience. “Please, write your number here p>
Faced with her unwavering insistence, Stewart finally surrendered and wrote his phone number down, handing it back with reluctant grace.
Stewart then offered to drive Loretta home, and following her directions, the car came to a stop outside Rosemont Gardens.
“Loretta… you live here?” he asked, unable to hide his curiosity.
She inclined her head lightly, her tone playful. “Why do you sound so surprised p>
A soft laugh slipped past his lips. “Oh, nothing serious. It’s just that I happen to know someone who lives here too p>
Loretta shook her head with a gentle smile. “I’m not a permanent resident. I’m only staying here for now p>
The thought of this elderly woman wandering the streets alone at night—without a single family member by her side when she had visited the hospital for her sprained ankle—tugged at Stewart’s heart.
He spoke with quiet sincerity. “If you ever run into trouble, please don’t hesitate to call me p>
Loretta thanked him warmly once again.
Back at the villa, Loretta recounted the evening to Miriam. A hint of admiration lingered in her voice.
“That young man truly has a kind heart. And from the way he dresses, I’d say he’s doing quite well for himself—every bit as well-off as Wesley p>
Miriam tilted her head, curiosity flickering in her eyes. “Are you really thinking of pairing him with Gabriela p>
Loretta gave a small shake of her head. “Not so fast. We should learn more about him first p>
By the following morning, Loretta had already made discreet inquiries through Stacey and obtained the address of Stewart’s company. After a brief discussion, she and Miriam agreed to pay him a visit.
When they arrived at the Williams Group headquarters, they craned their necks to take in the towering glass building, their expressions a mix of awe and admiration.
Loretta murmured with surprise, “This place even outshines Wesley’s offices p>
Miriam gave an approving nod. “It really is remarkable p>
Together, they approached the front desk and politely asked if Stewart was available.
The receptionist, momentarily taken aback to hear the CEO’s name spoken so casually by two plainly dressed older women, hesitated. Still, unwilling to risk offending them, she quickly placed a call to Erik.
By chance, Stewart had no pressing engagements that morning. When Erik relayed the message, Stewart’s lips curved into an amused smile.
“She actually managed to track me down here?” he mused, a trace of amusement flickering in his eyes.
He descended quickly, his steps brisk against the polished floor.
Loretta greeted him warmly, pressing a small box of pastries into his hands while thanking him over and over.
He accepted the gift with a shy smile. “It really wasn’t anything big. No need to go to such trouble, Loretta p>