The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1386

The usually proud Byran dropped his pride. “Ida, can you take me a bit more seriously? I can accept that you don’t see me as your boyfriend, but I hope you won’t accept any other men before that. If you prefer mature men, I can grow up too. I just need a little time to change. I can do it!”

Ida looked at him blankly.

“What expectations do you think I could have for a guy who didn’t even graduate from high school and who failed to get into college time and time again? Expect you to mature? Please! Or maybe you’re hoping you’ll become a son at my side, so I can worry for you every day?”

Byran was shocked. He always cared about his dignity, and being spoken to like this by the woman he liked made him feel ashamed. He stepped back, unable to say anything in response.

Ida felt a twinge of guilt after seeing the hurt look on his face. But she couldn’t keep going like this.

He was too serious. If this continued, it would be even harder for her to break free from him in the future.

She didn’t like being tied down by feelings or want to take responsibility for anything other than work, including but not limited to men.

you really want to grow up, go home how. Don’t be a kid who does nothing but make

on to her arm tightly,

do you need my

came out of the private room with concern written

Byran give up, she suddenly had a thought. She hooked her

He glanced at her arm and then confidently put his arm around Ida’s shoulder, sternly warning Byran, “Did you hear that? She doesn’t care about you at all. Let go now, or don’t blame me for calling the cops and claiming you’re harassing

intimate contact, was filled with resentment and finally yelled out

go, turned around, and ran out in a hurry.

She sent a few people after him to make sure he made it back to

he was the half-brother of her boss. If something

Bar was owned by the Crescent Society, so everyone there listened

leave Ida’s shoulder; instead, he held her even closer. “Ida, you

as the one who once made her heart flutter in her memory, but his tone was

without any emotion, saying coldly, “I’ve said thank you. But, from