Chapter 544

As I got into his car, he handed me a bouquet of roses. “Picked these up on the way!”

The sweet scent filled the air, and I smiled. “Thanks, they’re beautiful.”

Ryan was still in his work clothes, looking even more refined than usual. Maybe it was the job, but he seemed to carry himself differently now–like a young, sharp–eyed leopard, his gaze more intense

than ever.

He gently pulled me into his arms, burying his face in the crook of my neck. “Work’s just so exhausting lately. Everything feels so complicated.”

I softly rubbed the back of his head, trying to comfort him. “You’re just getting started. Give it some time–you’ll get the hang of it.”

“Mhm,” Ryan replied obediently, his voice gentle. “I’ll work hard for you.”

“Don’t do it just for me,” I said with a smile. “Do it for yourself–and for everyone who supports you.”

Ryan looked up at me, a hint of uncertainty in his eyes. “Are you… going to leave me?”

I was caught off guard. “Why would you even think that?”

“Then why can’t I get stronger for you?” Ryan pressed, a stubborn edge in his voice, his eyes clear and

unwavering.

I blinked, then gave him a quick kiss on his lips. “Alright, go for it. The higher you go, the more I can

count on you.”

finally broke into a smile, ruffling my hair. “Alright, I’ll do

my lips together in a smile,

so hard for me–wow, suddenly life feels a

started talking

for Aiden.

him, spoon in hand. “And why’s

said flatly. Then he added, “Alright, here’s the thing–Ms. Langley may not have the same background as Aiden, but she’s way more ambitious than he is. Right now,

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Chapter 544

Aiden just can’t provide.”

can’t just tell him to dump her–he’s totally head

heels for her.”

ཏང་ང་ ཝ་བརྒྱ་་ ༠ ༠ཟེར

in his eyes.

on Sophia. Better safe than

“No problem, I’ll find someone for you.

still getting the hang of things around here, so I really appreciate the help,” I

sparkled with amusement, and he raised an eyebrow. “Vic, are

now?”

staring at him in disbelief. “Do you really think

widened. “No,

jumped out of my body–I locked eyes with

me?”

everything. If all that’s left is doubt and second–guessing, there’s no reason to keep it

a chord deep inside me. Without trust,

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