Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 144

Sensing the quiet tension in the car, Janice's heart began to race. Yet this time, she didn't shy away or feel awkward. She held Edward's gaze without hesitation.

After a moment, Edward finished replying to his email and looked up.

Leaning back in his seat, he casually rested his arm on the central armrest between them. "Isn't it obvious by now?"

It was the same question Matilda had asked him before.

Janice's eyelashes fluttered, and for a brief second, she froze. Her thoughts raced, but they moved too fast for her to catch hold of anything.

Noticing her flustered reaction, he suppressed a smile and nodded. "Yes. I like you."

Janice's mind slowly started to settle, but it still wasn't entirely clear. Without thinking, she asked, "What do you like about me?"

His answer came quickly and with certainty. "Your kindness."

A cynical thought crossed Janice's mind. "My kindness just makes me an easy target, doesn't it?"

She tilted her head slightly, her eyes unclouded by any shyness or unease. They were clear. "Is that all?"

Edward wasn't used to being asked such questions.

What exactly did he like about her?

His chairman instincts kicked in, and he answered, "I like you simply because I do. There's no deeper explanation. To be more specific, I admire who you are. If you're looking for something more romantic, well... That's just how I feel."

easy for someone constantly immersed in business

topic. "Do you dislike

Janice replied, "Of course

should I hold back on

energy abruptly shifted, replaced by an almost formal, bureaucratic

composure, Janice shook her head. He was her boss. How could she

at her, his voice carrying a hint of authority. "Janice, what happened between you and Simon was a mistake, and mistakes need to be corrected. But you can't judge me because of that scum. Do

"I haven't."

softly,

as if he

mind. "Let me

was interested in

Or

I was looking

you

for money laundering?"

Janice fell silent.

wrist with two fingers, guiding her hand to rest in

calm yet resolute. "If I were interested in your talent, I could easily pay you a substantial amount to hire you there'd be no need for any of this. There are plenty of talented

one of

her cheek. "Stop saying things

remained fixed on

a long moment of silence, he finally asked, "So, can

her heart pounding uncontrollably as though it had