Chapter 469

Alvin chuckled and commented sincerely, "You're very funny."

Nina leaned her entire back against the seat with a wry smile, "You're the first person to say I'm funny."

"Really?" Alvin said while driving steadily, "How do others describe you?"

Nina seriously thought about the question.

"My ex-husband said I was a very dull person. My former friends said I was very boring. Some said I was very serious, and others said..." Suddenly, an image of Richard appeared in her mind.

She couldn't remember the exact day or location. Back then, they weren't very familiar with each other. Richard held a cigarette, his handsome figure half-leaning on the railing, eyes fixed on her with a faint smile. Pale blue smoke drifted from his teeth, slightly blurring his features. Nina heard his deep voice in the night, "Interesting."

"What else have people said about you?" Alvin's voice interrupted her thoughts.

Nina lowered her eyes, slightly collecting her scattered thoughts, speaking softly, "They said I'm old."

Alvin said, "Don't say that about yourself. Actually, you're not much older than me."

Nina laughed, "I know your age. Your mom said you haven't even graduated from college."

"So what? A person's age doesn't always match their maturity. Can't you see I'm a very deep man?" Alvin replied.

Nina glanced at him, "At most, you're a boy."

Alvin frowned, "What boy? I've been in relationships; I'm not some naive kid."

Nina shook her head and chuckled, not commenting on his words.

Michael's car braked sharply, the tires screeching against the ground. Richard, in the back seat, was thrown forward due to the sudden stop.

The documents on Richard's lap scattered all over the car.

Before Richard could get angry, Michael quickly said, "I think I just saw Nina."

The anger in Richard's eyes subsided as he turned to look out the window, "Where?"

Michael pointed behind them, "Just walked by."

Richard felt a headache, "Why aren't you chasing her?"

"I just caught a glimpse, the window was only half open, I'm not sure if it was her." Michael explained.

Richard was already getting impatient.

Michael quickly turned the car around, "She hasn't gone far, I'll catch up."

The car window was open, and a breeze blew in, chilling Nina's face.

Alvin said, "I'll close the window. Your face is almost frozen."

Nina leaned back, "OK."

Then Nina leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes to rest.

As Alvin closed the window, his gaze was again drawn to Nina's profile.

The next second.

A loud sound startled both Nina and Alvin.

The sound came from the rear of the car, and they felt a strong impact even inside the car.

Nina was thrown forward, and if not for her seatbelt, she would have hit the windshield.

"Careful!" Alvin immediately reached out to pull Nina, while he himself slammed into the steering wheel.

Half of Alvin's face was injured.

Before Nina and Alvin could react, Nina's car door was pulled open from the outside.

Nina only had time to see a black cashmere coat before her arm was grabbed by a large, strong hand.

If not for the seatbelt, she would have been pulled out.

"Nina, watch out!" Alvin's hand tightly gripped Nina's other arm.

At the same time, Alvin felt a cold, intimidating gaze.

Nina followed the edge of the cashmere coat upward and finally saw Richard standing outside the car.

Richard was dressed in black, standing silently by the car, his slightly sunken eyes showing fatigue, but his sharp gaze was intimidating. One hand was on the car door, the other gripping Nina's arm. His tall figure leaned slightly forward, lips tightly pressed together, exuding a powerful aura that warned others to stay away.

Even though Nina had seen Richard's gentle side, she was still stunned.

Nina sat in the car, momentarily forgetting how to react.

Until Richard bent down, and unbuckled her seatbelt. His hand supported her waist, about to lift her out of the car, Nina suddenly came to her senses, instinctively pushing against his broad shoulder, "Don't touch me!"

Richard paused slightly at her words.

Then he maintained his position, just looking at her.

Alvin, ignoring his own injuries, opened the car door, "Please stay away from my friend!"

Richard didn't respond, not even glancing at Alvin. He just stared at Nina, his gaze intense, "What did you just say to me?"

Nina, regaining some composure, looked Richard in the eye and repeated firmly, "Richard, don't touch me! I feel dirty! Disgusting!"

Richard's eyes instantly turned cold, anger almost bursting out.

Seeing this, Alvin frowned and reached out, "Please don't harass my friend."

As soon as Alvin's hand touched Richard's shoulder, Richard grabbed his wrist.

With a slight twist, Alvin's face changed dramatically.

Although there was no sound of bones breaking, Nina knew that Richard's move had definitely hurt Alvin.

"Richard!" Anger surged in Nina's heart. She immediately got out of the car,  standing in front of Alvin.

She glared at Richard, "What are you doing?"

Under the night sky, Nina's angry face was clearly visible to Richard.

Alvin pulled Nina back, "Stay behind me."

Nina pulled him back, "It's none of your business!"

"Nina!" Alvin, worried, held her arm, afraid she would get hurt confronting Richard.

This scene was particularly glaring to Richard.

He coldly glanced at Alvin holding Nina's hand, lightly biting his teeth.

"Richard." Michael walked over.

Seeing the scene, Michael's expression stiffened.

It seemed Michael had come at a bad time!