The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Ronald halted in his tracks, confusion written all over his face.

Kari couldn't help but find his rare moment of vulnerability endearing.

"Take a seat, Ronald."

He sat down, a mix of emotions swirling within him.

Kari took a deep breath, her eyes shimmering with sincerity. "Ronald, I know you've got feelings for me. I couldn't accept them before because I always saw you as a brother..." Ronald was well aware of this, feeling a pang of defeat. He had hoped, after all these months, that Kari had developed even the slightest bit of fondness for him.

Especially during the recent weeks when he was burnt out and hospitalized, Kari had been tirelessly by his side.

"Kari..."

"But I've given it some thought recently," Kari interrupted, covering his hand with hers, her gaze bright and hopeful.

Ronald froze, unaccustomed to such intimacy with Kari.

he had never dared

Kari, taking the initiative to

a try," she said, locking eyes with him. Her heart raced uncontrollably as she spoke, "I was actually planning to tell you this after my

couldn't help but laugh at the

She had

Ronald urged, "Come with

making their way back to their

Ronald guided her to the couch and knelt before her, his dark eyes ablaze with

his intensity,

side during late-night work sessions or comforting her through the crisis with

welled up at her affirmation, catching Kari off

Why was he crying?

his voice rough with emotion, Ronald made her promise. "Kari, think

of his feelings, gently