Chapter 357

The night was already captivating, but with Ryan suddenly showing up, it felt even more intense.

After working all day, I was exhausted, but seeing him made all my tension melt away. I walked over with a smile and asked, “What are you doing here?”

“I came to pick you up after work,” Ryan said, glancing at the hotel entrance under renovation nearby. “Jared must really trust you, giving you another project like this.”

Treplied lightly, “It’s just because the last one went well. If it hadn’t, I wouldn’t be so lucky.”

“Still, it’s because you’re good at what you do,” Ryan said with a smile.

“And I couldn’t have done it without your help,” I said. If you hadn’t pulled some serious strings to get that state–owned partnership for me, the hotel wouldn’t be where it is today.

Ryan glanced down, and when he smiled, there was something unexpectedly captivating about him.

“I just didn’t want Jared to look down on you. No matter how talented you are, I figured if I could give you a little push, you’d always find a way to rise higher,” Ryan said softly.

My heart fluttered. I hadn’t known this guy for that long, but he’d already done so much for my career–it honestly surprised me.

“Thank you. I really owe you a big favor,” I said.

“Alright, let’s drop it. I’m not asking for anything in return,” Ryan said, giving his car door a casual tap to lighten the mood. “How about I take you out for dinner?”

we

it’s somewhere decent,” Ryan said,

had told me last time–he wanted me to keep my distance from Ryan, to avoid seeing him

plans tonight. Maybe some other time?” I said, letting my head win out over my

down.

all day. Aren’t you tired? Evenings are meant for relaxing,” Ryan said, looking genuinely let down

much pressure I’m under with this project I’m putting everything I’ve got into it every single day

get jealous? to that why you’re

part of it?

in a dase, louking

your studies you come from a good family, but i think you need to become strang on your own too,” I said, looking at him and unate to help feeling

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a sharp light, and he lowered his voice. “Did you find out about what’s

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not far away. Are you worried that being around me might get you

at the two Cadillac SUVS parked behind him. They looked heavily customized, with pitch–black,

please understand–I’m just someone who values

crucial in any relationship, and it helped avoid unnecessary

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