Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 163

Dawn jogged over on instinct. "You're fast!"

"I saw you as soon as you got out of the car." Ethan smiled, then glanced past her at the man behind. "And this is ... "

She remembered there was someone else and quickly said, "This is Mr. Kelsinger, a pigment artist. If he hadn't helped today, we'd still be lost out there."

Andy walked forward casually. "Nice to meet you. I'm Andy Kelsinger."

"I'm Ethan Jackson."

Ethan shook his hand, but his smile wasn't sincere. "I've heard a lot about you, Mr. Kelsinger. It's an honor to finally meet you."

Everyone in the art world knew Andy's name. Lots of big shots tried to get close to him, but most never did.

Ethan might've been younger, but he definitely wasn't just some nobody. Andy's eyes flickered with something unreadable, though his smile stayed warm. "You're too polite, Mr. Jackson. I'm always traveling around, so crossing paths with you must be fate. If you ever have time, I'd love to invite you to dinner."

"If I ever get some free time, we'll see when that day comes."

Ethan looked relaxed, drumming his fingers on the steering wheel. "We can't park here too long. Where are you heading, Mr. Kelsinger? We'll drop you off."

Dawn smiled. "Yeah, let us give you a lift."

"No need."

Andy turned toward her, his gaze soft. "It's just a short walk. You two go on ahead. See you next time."

Then, he walked off. His tall figure looked oddly lonely as it faded into the distance.

A quick honk yanked Dawn out of her daze.

She turned and found Ethan watching her with a teasing smirk.

"What are you staring at? Do you think he's better looking than me?"

Dawn rolled her eyes, walked around the car, and slid into the passenger seat. Buckling up, she said thoughtfully, "I just feel like Mr. Kelsinger is a little strange. Like he's always carrying something heavy inside."

What truly bothered her was how he looked at her.

It made her uncomfortable.

It was like he was seeing someone else through her.

Ethan kept his eyes forward, his tone flat. "Guys like him, always drifting around, usually have secrets or quirks they don't want others to know."

Dawn stayed quiet, then suddenly laughed. "I thought you'd warn me to stay away from people like that."

"Hmm?"

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