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.

rejection, he had never dared to

here was Kari, taking the initiative to

uncontrollably as she spoke, "I was actually planning to

help but laugh at

She had barely started her

"Come with me for a

diner in haste, making their way back

eyes ablaze with passion. "Do you really mean it? You're willing to

by his intensity,

feelings through his actions. Whether it was staying by her side during late-night work sessions or comforting her through the

up at her affirmation, catching Kari off

Why was he crying?

hand tightly, his voice rough with emotion, Ronald made her promise. "Kari, think it over. There's

feelings, gently