Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

"There haven't been many, mainly because dating is about finding a like-minded partner," he said. I almost wanted to laugh.

Like-minded?

He just wanted to find someone who made money the same way he did to increase his profits.

They said finding a job was tough these days, but if you used your brain, there were plenty of ways to make money without much investment.

"So, miss, have you decided whether to rent me as your boyfriend or to try dating me?" the man asked again.

I pressed my lips together and did not speak. He elegantly sipped his coffee. "A smart woman would choose to date. That way, you don't have to pay, and if it doesn't work out, you can just break up."

"If everyone does that, wouldn't you be at a loss?" I stirred my coffee.

"Not everyone gets this chance. I have standards too, and I choose based on the other person's conditions," he replied.

I got it. He was interested in me and thought I was good enough to give this cost-free trial.

VIP discounts on the

to go to the Gildon estate, I'd have to

He added, "No

some time to think it over. You can keep taking other orders in the meantime. If someone

said this, it hit me that this wasn't a date. It was

me seriously. "I genuinely want to work with

to see a few more candidates and choose the best one," I said. I was adopting a

I'll wait for your good news," he said before raising his hand to call the waiter. "Bill please, including this lady's," he said

need.

didn't insist. He just pulled out his phone to

café for a

a bite to eat outside, wandered the night market, bought

tonight. I felt a chill as soon as I got out of the car and instinctively hunched my shoulders. That was when I felt someone watching me. I quickly looked around but saw

my imagination, but the unease quickened