Edward just shrugged, sounding totally relaxed. “Once a family’s built its empire, it’s not about conquering anymore–it’s about holding onto what you’ve got. Mr. Holcomb and Mr. Hallman are busy because they’re still hustling, still fighting for their place. Me? I made a rule for myself: work six hours a day, and the rest of the time? That’s all mine.”

I let out a little “oh,” realizing even the rich have their own pecking order.

Seeing I was still a bit lost, Edward brushed a windblown strand from my face and spoke softly, “Sometimes, I think about starting a family again. Maybe it’s just in a man’s nature to want that.”

“Is that so? I’m not really into that idea,” I said, looking down and twisting my fingers together. “Maybe I just see things differently. Right now, I want freedom, and I want to try out different ways of living.”

“Yeah, if there’s ever anything you want or wish for, just tell me. I’ll make it happen for you, anytime,” Edward said, completely straightforward.

I stared at him for a moment, a little stunned.

Edward’s breath hitched a little, maybe because the last rays of sunset were painting my face, or maybe because he saw something new in my eyes–a different kind of scenery just for him.

He lowered his voice, sounding a bit down. “So… is there someone else you want by your side for all this? Someone else you’re counting on?”

“No,” I answered quietly.

That made Edward smile again. “Then… can I be that person?”

of course you can,” I said. I’d have to be crazy to turn down a man who could show me the

the car, we were ushered into an elegant private wine lounge, where we sampled gourmet dishes paired with fine, expensive red

before Edward grinned at me and said, “Don’t fill up just yet–there’s an even better dinner waiting for us

set aside my food and followed him to the

mountain loomed in the darkness, like a

chill, making it warm

pool, I suddenly realized–wait, I

to Edward and asked, “Did you happen to

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just laughed. “Take a look in that bag over

55 voucher

over, opened it up, and–surprise–there were three swimsuits inside, each with its own

this all part of your master plan to get me here?” I

sat down next to me and said, “When it comes

he always liked

me, deep and serious. “I don’t know. I just feel like if I’m always prepared, maybe you

his way of showing he’s

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