Chapter 1235

Chapter 1235:

“Miss Perkins, I’d appreciate it if you watched your words. Miss Johns and I are nothing more than friends. There’s no need for baseless speculation.”

Lilian studied him for a moment, then let out a soft chuckle.

“Just friends, hmm? You’ve only met a few times, and already you consider her a friend? Well, we’ve met twice now—does that mean we’re friends too?”

There was something deliberately suggestive in the way she lingered on the word “friends.” A faint flush crept up Jared’s neck. He wasn’t used to handling someone like Lilian—her words, her presence, her unpredictable nature. But in that moment, something clicked.

“You’ve been looking into us.”

Lilian tilted her head, resting her chin on her other hand.

go in blind? I had to learn your likes and dislikes first—wouldn’t want to accidentally push

in a conventional way—Lilian thrived on chaos. Instead, he steered

did you ask

Lilian’s gaze remained steady.

afternoon? I like you. I want you to be my boyfriend—and eventually,

Jared’s frown deepened.

there’s nothing about me that

at the same time, he was searching for the line—the one thing that might provoke

the words left his

on Jared’s face before she delivered

is your

you that you really don’t

voice carrying a mix of warmth and firmness, “You can insult yourself, but you can’t insult my taste. If I like someone,

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