GoodNovel+5 Pearls Seraphina could see the pain and tightly suppressed emotions reflected in Orion's eyes. For a moment, her heart ached. It was as if something was suffocating her. Lowering her gaze, she remained silent for a moment, then looked up with a smile.
"It's getting late. Thank you for bringinghere. I should head back now," she said, standing up and stepping toward the door.
"Seraphina!" He called her name. He smiled faintly, though his face was pale.
"No matter what you say, I won't give up on you Without saying another word, Seraphina left the party early, not bothering to greet anyone on her way ΤΙΠΟ Orion watched her walk away and narrowed his eyes. His body felt so tense that when he finally relaxed, he found himself drenched in sweat.
Seraphina greeted Wilson briefly but didn't bother to hail a cab. She decided to walk back to the hotel on her own.
It wasn't far, and she figured the cool night air might help clear her head a bit.
However, she hadn't gotten far before Wilson crunning after her.
Seraphina was a bit surprised.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe asked, "Mr. Rockwell, isn't the party still going on? Wilson smiled. Despite having run after her, he wasn't out of breath. He still looked dashing, his gentlemanly demeanor perfectly intact.
"It's fine. I couldn't just let a young lady walk back alone, could I?" Young lady? Seraphina paused for a moment and found the term rather pleasant.
She smiled, feeling more at ease.
"Well then, thank you for the trouble, Mr. Rockwell." "It's my honor." Wilson's handsfeatures were calm and collected as he smiled.
"Mr. Dros surely knows how to throw a memorable trip, but I believe this might be the last stop. Don't you think it's a bit of a shame, Ms. Cross?" 1/3 07:15 Mon, Nov 4 Chapter 336 Confession +5 Pearls Seraphina looked at him thoughtfully and smiled, "I think it's more of a shwhen we aren't making money.
Wilson nodded in agreement and said, "True" They were both businesspeople, after all.
The two of them walked together under the darkening sky, the faint glow of neon lights flickering in the distance. Seraphina squinted slightly, enjoying the gentle breeze that brushed against her. It was incredibly soothing. Beside her. Wilson noticed her relaxed state, and a soft look appeared in his eyes.
""Ms. Cross." "Hmm?" "Have you ever considered starting a new relationship: With me?" The moment Wilson proposed the idea, the atmosphere between them instantly dissolved into a heavy silence.
The lingering quiet mingled with the breeze.
Seraphina stopped walking, not saying a word.
Wilson waited a few seconds, but when no response came, he smiled. He wasn't about to let the moment get too awkward.
"You didn't hear it wrong, and I'm not taking it back," he said, his tone relaxed but sincere.
"As I've previously mentioned, I'm open to acting as your boyfriend' when interacting with Mr. Dros or anyone else. That wasn't just a polite offer, Ms. Cross-that was my personal desire." Wilson's smile was just the right amount of playful yet respectful.
Seraphina's eyes flickered with confusion, a bit lost.
"Did something I do give you the wrong impression? I didn't mean to ..." "I know. You aren't the type to stir up trouble and unnecessary . But I saw an opportunity and thought maybe just maybe I'd have a chance to win your favor. I differ from Mr. Dros, who employs aggressive and flashy tactics. But I am serious about this." With the earnest look in Wilson's eyes and genuine expression, Seraphina froze for a moment.
She raised her head, staring at him in wonder. The nightlights cast long shadows around them.
His sincerity and humility stirred something warm inside her.
Being with him, perhaps their equally powerful backgrounds would lead to a win-win situation. Perhaps Wilson was force that even Orion couldn't stop.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm2/3 Mon, Nov 4 Chapter 336 Confession on her.
+5 Pearls But she didn't want to use herself as a bargaining chip, or manipulate Wilson to make Orion give up - spoke.
That wouldn't be fair to him either.
After a few seconds of quiet reflection, her expression remained calm as she "Mr. Rockwell, I really appreciate your proposal."
"Ms. Cross," Wilson cut her off gently, "Don't rejectnow. I'm not asking Yam for an answer right away. I just wanted you to know how I feel and that I plan to pursue you."
His eyes sparkled with a slight hint of amusement. His clear eyes weren reflecting the million clear, shining stars in the nightsky.
Seraphina felt her heart tremble slightly before she quickly composed herself again. She gave a polite, En.
somewhat distant smile. "Mr. Rockwell, business is business. Let's not get too emotional over personal matters, okay? She didn't want any failed romantic pursuit to get in the way of her business deals.
Wilson couldn't help but laugh, shaking his head slightly in amusement.
"Of course, business comes first." Seraphina wholeheartedly agreed. 'Business first!" 1.4K
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