Love Strategy: CEO He is Really Scheming！
Chapter 137: You seem to be distancing yourself from me...

Chapter 137: Chapter 137: You seem to be distancing yourself from me...

Ariel Morris blocked out everything outside her window, sitting at the desk doing homework. She deliberately lingered for more than an hour before leaving the classroom. At this moment, she was the only one left in the entire class. It wasn’t until she stepped out into the hallway that she realized it was getting dark outside.

With her backpack on, she headed downstairs, but as she approached the staircase, a sudden figure emerging startled her.

Accompanying the figure was a soft voice saying, "I’ve been waiting for you for a long time, Ariel."

Hearing this familiar voice, Ariel Morris’ fingertips trembled slightly. She raised her eyes to look at the person walking towards her from the dim stairwell. Even though the light was dim, that striking figure was still as prominent and dazzling, making her lose her senses for a moment.

"Arlo---" Ariel Morris’ voice was a bit hoarse and surprised.

She had deliberately lingered in the classroom for more than an hour just to avoid him, but he waited downstairs for more than an hour...

Arlo Seys came closer. His tall figure enveloped Ariel Morris with a gentle aura. His voice was mild and pleasant, "Shall we go? Are you done with your work? I’ll take you home."

His proximity made Ariel Morris’ heart skip a beat heavily, and she nodded lightly, giving a soft "mm."

The two walked silently all the way out of the school gate.

Ariel Morris gazed at the darkening night sky, her heart heavy with thoughts. She stopped walking, tugging lightly on the sleeve of Arlo Seys, who was strolling casually, her voice calm and flat, "Arlo, it’s late. You don’t need to see me off. I can go back alone, you should head home early too."

Arlo Seys was quietly savoring the peaceful moment of being alone together. Hearing her words, his expression froze slightly, then he spoke softly, "Ariel--- what have you been busy with lately? I know two people in a relationship need their own space. Perhaps I’m overthinking, but---" Arlo paused, his gaze slightly darkened as he looked at Ariel Morris and continued, "But I really feel--- you seem a bit... off. Recently, you’ve even given me the impression that you’re intentionally distancing yourself from me."

His gaze was gentle, yet carried a question that couldn’t be ignored. Ariel Morris’ fingers unconsciously clenched into a fist. Her eyes quietly met his deep pupils, and soon, she turned her head slightly, her tone light and a bit playful, "Arlo, you really have a wild imagination. You’re the dream guy I worked so hard to win over, how could I possibly distance myself from you? I need to keep a close eye on you so no one steals you away, I wouldn’t have time to distance myself!"

Arlo Seys pursed his lips, "Then let me take you home. It’s late, I can’t let you go alone."

"No, Arlo!" Ariel Morris instinctively blurted out.

As soon as she said it, Ariel Morris regretted her impulsiveness.

Sure enough, as soon as her voice fell, Arlo Seys’ eyes flickered briefly, then he looked at her quietly, waiting for her explanation.

A flicker of panic crossed Ariel Morris’ eyes, she steadied herself, pretending to be calm as she met Arlo Seys’ gaze, softly explaining, "Arlo, I’ve moved to a new place, really close to the school, you don’t need to see me off, really."

Arlo Seys was silent for a moment, then looked at her quietly, "What if I insist?"

Even if she moved to a new place, it didn’t conflict with him taking her home, why did she keep refusing him?

His words weren’t heavy, but those familiar with Arlo Seys knew that at this moment, he had made up his mind, and no one could easily change it.

Upon hearing this, Ariel Morris’ heart was in turmoil. As she was thinking about how to make Arlo Seys give up on taking her home, a beam of car headlights shone over them.

Ariel Morris and Arlo Seys turned their heads at the same time, and they saw a Mercedes-Benz pulling up about ten meters in front of them.