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Edward’s unwavering determination rubbed off on me. ‘Yeah, since I've already chosen this path, what's there to

be afraid of? Just be bold."

“I quit my job,” | said softly after we'd been driving for a bit.

Edward looked a little surprised, then he smiled. “So, are you planning to cwork for me?”

“I don’t want to work at your company,” | said honestly. I've thought it through-if things ever went south

between us, I'd have to make a messy exit.

| just want to build something of my own now, something that’s truly mine.

Edward raised an eyebrow. “No pressure if you don’t want to work. Just relax for now.”

“Once I've taken stoff and found the right direction for my own business, I'll start fresh,” | said.

Edward gently twirled a strand of my hair around his finger and asked in a low voice, “What kind of business do

you want to start? Lethelp you.”

“Alright, let’s talk about it after I've had stto rest,” | replied, not turning down his offer.

“Cover to my place tonight,” Edward suggested.

“You have a house around here?” | asked, thinking back to how Vivian stayed at a private villa the last tshe

visited.

“Yeah, | do,” Edward replied. “Didn’t Ryan get a little townhouse in your neighborhood too?”

| shot him a look. “Are you upset?”

Edward grumbled, “I don’t have a reason to be. You've known him longer than | have. Anything you did before |

cinto the picture, | have no right to be mad about.”

“So, you're pretty understanding,” | said with a smile.

“That's because you're so considerate,” Edward said, giving my arm a gentle squeeze.

“Oh really?” | replied, a sly glint in my eyes. “Well, that depends on what it is.”

“I guess | can be reasonable, but only for the right person,” Edward said, his gaze locking onto mine, eyes dark

and full of meaning,

Edward's villa was a vintage garden retreat-not too big, but nestled in a peaceful neighborhood.

The lights were already on when we arrived. After we got out of the car, the gate opened, and inside the cozy

courtyard were ornamental bamboo and bonsai trees swaying gently in the breeze.

“Mr. Jennings, everything's been cleaned up,” a middle-aged man said as he walked over.

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“Alright, go ahead and take a break,” Edward said quietly.

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As | stepped into the living room, a gentle orchid fragrance drifted through the air. Edward said, “It's summer, so

mosquitoes can be a pain around here. Do you like this scent?”

| nodded. “Yeah, it smells good.”

Edward opened the fridge, took out a bottle of water, and poured us each a glass. “Cover and have a drink.”

| glanced at the label-it was a brand I'd never seen before. Still, the water tasted surprisingly sweet and left a

pleasant aftertaste. ‘Not bad,’ | thought to myself.

“| stayed here once with Nora, but haven't really cback much since,” Edward said, leadingupstairs.

“There are only four bedrooms-one for my mom, one for Nora, and a guest room. Don’t tellyou're going to

ask for the guest room again tonight?”

| froze for a second, instantly remembering the last t| made him sleep in the guest room. ‘Wow, he actually

remembers that, | thought.

“Wherever you wantto stay is fine. I'm not picky,” | replied with a smile, taking in the hallway decorated with

classic paintings of bamboo, orchids, plum blossoms, and chrysanthemumes, all softly illuminated by the wall

lights. It really set the mood.

Edward opened the master bedroom. “So tonight, you'll stay here with me.”

Just outside the master bedroom was a balcony, and below it, rows of bamboo swayed in the dim, tranquil light.

Edward sat on the sofa, his expression calm and peaceful.

Standing on the balcony, | glanced back at him. For someone just in his early thirties, he carried himself with a

maturity and steadiness that made him seem older than his age.

| stepped back inside, closed the balcony door, and let the cool air from the AC wash over me.

| settled into the armchair next to Edward, feeling completely at ease.

“Want to take a shower first? | had sbrand new pajamas and clothes set out for you,” Edward said, getting

up and heading to the walk-in closet to grab a set of pajamas.

| felt a bit awkward. ‘Seriously, how is he always this well-prepared?‘ | thought.

“I'm still on my period... Do you happen to have any feminine products here?” | asked quietly, just remembering.

Edward blinked in surprise, then immediately reached for his phone. “I'll have someone bring sover.”

“It’s fine, really. | can just drive to a nearby store and grab smyself,” | said, not wanting to trouble him.

Edward looked a bit embarrassed. “Sorry, | wasn’t as prepared as | should've been.”

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| got up, and he cdownstairs with me. “Letdrive,” he offered.

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We left the villa complex, and there was a shop still open right by the gate. | ran in to pick up stoiletries and

other necessities, then headed back with Edward.

After my shower, | threw on slavender pajamas and curled up on the sofa, scrolling through my messages

on my phone.

Edward walked in, fresh out of the shower, with his laptop in hand.

“I've got to handle a bit of work. You can go ahead and rest if you're tired,” he said softly.

| was honestly pretty wiped out. Lately, | just couldn't stand staying up late-bad sleep really messed with my

mood and overall well-being.