The drive from the estate to the phone dealer's store felt longer than it really was.
Lucrezia glued herself to the very edge of the car's door, trying her best to keep as much space as there could be kept, between her and Maverick.
Surprisingly, Maverick had only brought out one of his cars and a single bodyguard, who had driven them to the place.
She knew it was likely not to draw attention to themselves but something at the back of her mind told her there was another reason, perhaps one that would particularly benefit him.
Still, she composed herself and made a mental note throughout the journey to stay away from him and be at least a few meters apart.
"You might just fall off when the door gives way with how close you are to it," Maverick said, looking ahead while he watched her from the corner of his eyes as she pressed herself further against the car's edge.
Lucrezia didn't even turn to him this time.
