The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1551

She nodded. “Yes. You see, we were just your average middle-class family, but things took a turn for the better when we got under the wing of my uncle. I became a bit of a heiress. But now that he’s gone, those who used to do business with us for his sake have stopped. Life, you know, is just that real. You can tell from the suitors being introduced to me. Some of them wouldn’t even have the courage to meet me when my uncle was around.”

Chase had been focusing on Belinda’s personal situation, not aware that the disappearance of Theo, her uncle, had also affected their family’s business.

“Now that your uncle’s not around, why don’t we ask your parents if they want a son-in-law to help out? I may not be as strong as your uncle, but I do have some influence in the market in Greenhaven.”

Belinda blushed and looked away. “Stop kidding, Mr. Larios.”

Chase frowned. “I’m serious! Why do you always think I’m joking?”

tell if you’re sincere or not, and I don’t want to get hurt again. So, I just don’t bother. I can’t attract a good man; I always end up

the bad

I can really help your family’s current situation. Are you sure you won’t take advantage of that?”

so she quickly looked away. She had always been bad at

want to owe you any favors.”

me? I’d be willing to help. Maybe you can see it as a way of me making up for any past wrongs.” Belinda shook her head. “No! You don’t owe me anything. It was all my own wishful thinking. If you really want to help, please leave now and avoid me in

at her, feeling somewhat hurt. “Wow, you dislike me that much? You don’t even want to see me? Can’t

but I also don’t want

why. Give me a good reason, and I’ll

no good reason, except that she knew she couldn’t trust herself not

to be friends with a jerk like you. Do I really need a