After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back by Riverflow

Chapter 943

Maria stared into Herman's eyes, noticing the sincerity and warmth in them. There wasn't a hint of deceit. She smiled and said, "Whoever you fall in love with is going to be very lucky."

Herman smiled back and clinked his glass with hers. "I think that's the least anyone deserves. Every person is an individual, free in their own right. Love shouldn't be something that traps or binds you. It should make both people better, not something that drags them into endless suffering."

"Well said!" Maria clapped her hands, downing another glass of wine.

Herman watched her, his brows knitting slowly.

After a pause, he asked, "That man earlier... you know him, don't you?"

Maria nodded, "Yes. He used to be a designer in my studio. Now, he's my business partner."

She drank a bit too quickly, and the alcohol hit her fast, a rosy blush creeping onto her cheeks.

"At first, the way things started between us wasn't great. It was full of calculations and ulterior motives. I thought once everything ended, our relationship would too. But to my surprise... I ended up liking him," Maria said as if opening up for the first time. Herman listened, but deep down, he knew she didn't see him as anything significant. That was why she felt comfortable talking so openly about her past. If she truly cared, she wouldn't bring it up so easily.

was a tinge of bitterness. "It wasn't pure from the beginning, so even when I realized I liked him,

kind of manipulation, the feelings were real.

surprised by how he viewed it

expected him to

you think a relationship like that is worth

If you want to develop it, then be honest and lay everything out. Don't keep it bottled up, and then figure out how to move forward

him. "You've never been in a relationship? I find that hard to believe. You seem to

and

But ve witnessed

already written the playbook, so Tiana and I

lead."

eyes lit up with interest. "Now

welcome at my

said as she clinked her glass with his again. "Thanks for talking to me about all this.

"You're welcome," Herman replied.

friend,