No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 142



"I mean it's not like I've been on many of these set-ups. The main thing is to find someone who gets me, you know?" His words had me internally rolling my eyes.

He said he wanted to find someone who got him, heh? What he was after was someone also into this whole gig economy hustle, looking to team up and make even more money.

Everyone's moaning about the toughness of the job market, but if you were smart, there were plenty of ways to make a killing without even dipping into one's savings.

"So, are you looking to hire me as your pretend boyfriend, or are you up for giving a real relationship a shot?" he asked again.

I pursed my lips, staying silent as he gracefully sipped his coffee and said, "Smart women usually go for the relationship. No need to pay, and if it doesn't work out, we part ways."

"It seems like a risky move for you," I stirred my coffee, pondering.

"It's not an opportunity everyone gets. I'm selective, based on what the other person brings to the table," he explained.

interested in me, suggesting a free trial run because

rates, do you offer any VIP discounts?" I

set me back a pretty penny, especially if I needed him to play the part at a Wagner family gathering in front of Conrad. "No," he replied, then added, "No

to consider. Feel free to keep taking other gigs. I won't be offended if something better comes

felt it less like a date and more like a

at me earnestly. "I'm genuinely interested in collaborating

my options open, you know, pick the best offer,"

await your decision," he said, signaling

the lady's," he offered

declined. "No, let's split the

his phone, nodded with

the café for a while longer before heading

her place wasn't an option. I grabbed some dinner and

felt heavy. Maybe

my car, a chill