Chapter 54 The Night Is Precious

• No matter how well-intentioned Harvey was, Arielle still stood her ground and declined his offer. “It's not that you're bothering me, but you know I'm skilled enough to protect myself. You, on the other hand, shouldn't probably stay out so late. What if someone comes after you again?”
• Harvey once again scratched his head while his face turned pink from embarrassment. “I had been ambushed the last time. Someone injected me with drugs which left me weak and powerless. Besides, I'm now back in my territory. I don't have to fear a repeat of that incident.”
• Harvey had such a determined look about him that Arielle knew he wasn't going to give up that easily. “All right then, you can send me to the neighborhood gate. I'll get a car home from there.”