Chapter 233
Stephanie's POV
A powerful beam of flashlight cut straight through the tinted glass, blinding me for a split second and ripping a muffled cry of shock from my throat. My entire frame trembled violently as I recoiled from Dominic, my trembling fingers frantically smoothing down my dress and loose strands of hair.
Dominic's breath caught, yet no trace of panic crossed his features. Instead, he withdrew his heavy hand with measured calm, his expression instantly locking back into its usual icy composure. He turned slowly toward the window, tapping the control button to roll the dark pane down a few inches.
The face of one of the estate guards materialized in the gap, clad in his black uniform and clutching a walkie-talkie. His expression shifted into immediate panic the moment he recognized the passenger inside.
