Chapter 104
Chapter 104
Chapter 104
Autumn finally exhaled once she stepped into the elevator. That had been way too awkward.
Every time she crossed paths with Keith, she felt like glass-completely seen through-while he just stood there, watching her performance unfold.
It made her skin crawl.
Just before the doors closed, a tall figure stepped in.
Keith’s broad frame towered over her petite figure, making her feel even smaller.
With the confined space and the two of them standing so close, the air grew stifling.
Autumn even had to be careful with her breathing.
She glanced up at him and asked politely, “Senior, do you live in this building too p>
“Yeah,” he replied with a single word.
Autumn lowered her head and fell silent.
The elevator was so quiet, she could hear a pin drop. The air was thick with tension.
She couldn’t help grumbling inwardly-why wasn’t the almighty CEO living in some grand villa?
Why was he squeezing into a regular apartment building like the rest of them?
Seriously, how did that make sense?
Lost in her tangled thoughts, she barely noticed they’d arrived on the ninth floor.
Dragging her suitcase out of the elevator, she let out a breath of relief.
But that relief barely lasted a second before a strong, defined hand caught hold of her suitcase.
His low voice came from above. “I’ll help you bring it in p>
Autumn froze for a few seconds. By the time she snapped out of it, Keith had already pulled her suitcase up to the door of her new apartment.
Seeing she hadn’t followed, he turned his head slightly and said to the dazed girl behind him, “Open the door p>
“Oh, right p>
Autumn hurried over and fumbled for the keys to unlock it.
After he rolled her suitcase inside, Keith gave the living room a quick glance.
He had to admit-she liked things clean.
The apartment was spotless, and everything was neatly arranged.
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It gave off an immediate sense of comfort, and you’d never guess she’d just moved in.
Autumn poured him a glass of water. “Sorry, Senior. The place is still a bit messy, and I don’t have anything to offer. Hope plain water’s okay for now p>
She honestly hadn’t expected the first person to step into her new home would be him.
But considering how much he’d helped her today, the least she could do was treat him with some kindness.
Keith took the glass, took a small sip, then set it down.
“It’s late. You should get some rest. I live right next door-if you need anything, just knock p>
With that, Keith turned and walked out with long, purposeful strides.
Autumn stood frozen.
Keith actually lived across from her? That meant they were going to be neighbors from now on.
It took her a few seconds to process that, then she collapsed onto the couch, completely drained.
He was probably too busy to be around much anyway—thinking that made her feel a bit better.
As long as she didn’t have to see him every day, it would be fine. Facing that big boss daily would be way too much pressure.
The next morning, Autumn was woken by a knock at the door.
Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she reached for her phone-it was already 7:30.
She must’ve gone to bed too late last night, which was why she overslept.
The knocking continued.
Autumn threw off the covers, slipped on her slippers, and headed to the door.
Keith stood there in his usual black suit, holding a thermal flask, framed by the light in the hallway.
The lighting wasn’t great, but she could still clearly see the smooth, defined lines of his face.
There was a quiet elegance to it that was hard to describe.
Autumn paused for a second, then quickly smiled and greeted him. “Morning, Senior p>