I Love You, Miss Genius

"Why do I get the feeling that something's weird about Tom? Is something wrong with him?"

Ever since she ran into the thugs, Bonnie had kept her guard up around everyone.

"I think he's fine." Ivor led her into the tunnel and analyzed, "I started following up on this collaboration a few years back. I chose to invest in him because he's sincere and willing to do anything to make it happen. That's also why I agreed to inspect the quarry myself.

"It's like he said, Everpeak might have rich mineral resources, but there aren't many big investors looking here. Some investors wanted to collaborate with them, but turned away because of the harsh environment.

"Anyway, Tom is basically digging his own grave if he tried anything."

She nodded. "That explains why you trust him so much."

"Yeah." He chuckled. "Do you think I do my collaborations based on blind faith?"

Then, he pinched her fingers gently, savoring her presence. "Furthermore, you're here with me. There's no way I'd put you at risk."

She couldn't help but smile at that. That didn't mean she spoke sweetly to him, though. "There you go with your smart mouth again."

He wore a helpless expression, but he continued to hold her hands tightly.

"How many times do I have to say it before you believe me, Bonnie? I mean what I said. They're not flattery."

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