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I quickly took a step back, shaking my head.
“I just bumped into something by
accident.
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I wasn’t trying to hide it, but our
relationship hadn’t yet reached the point where I could be completely open with him.
Seeing him fall silent, I hurried to add, “Mr. Spencer, if you have any second thoughts, you can… back out.”
“Back out of what? Marrying you?”
“Yes…”
He chuckled softly, the sound warm and reassuring.
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With a playful tap of his finger on my forehead, he said, “Don’t worry, I’m a businessman. I value integrity.”
That was true.
He was a businessman, after all.
Every move he made was calculated and weighed carefully for its pros and cons.
There had to be a reason, a hidden purpose behind his sudden proposal.
It had been three months ago, on an ordinary night, when I received his unexpected call.
He had asked me seriously if I wanted to marry him.
I was utterly stunned.
In the background, I faintly heard someone
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shout, “William, why are you making calls? Come back and drink!”
I had wondered if he was drunk.
Panicked, I replied, “Mr. Spencer, marriage isn’t a game. I can’t marry you.
“Avery, I’m not drunk.”
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“Sorry, Mr. Spencer, I… I have a boyfriend.”
“I’ll wait for you to break up.”
I hung up, speechless, my mind reeling from the audacity and sheer immorality of it all.
After that, I pushed the incident to the back of my mind until my birthday rolled around.
Stirred by the provocations of William and Amanda, I made the rash decision to dial his
number.
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And there he was, with that same unwavering, serious tone, giving me his reply.
The matte black Rolls–Royce glided effortlessly through the radiant sunset.
I sat in the seat farthest from Lucas, still too shy to meet his gaze.
As the car drove deeper into the bustling heart of the city, I finally summoned the courage to ask, “Where are we headed next?”
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“Here.”
He handed me the tablet he’d been focused
- on.
I took it and saw the engagement itinerary displayed on the screen.
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It didn’t make much sense to me.
He smiled slightly from the side and explained, “Since you arrived a bit late, we’ll simplify the styling. These are the jewelry and dresses I’ve preselected for you. Take a look, if they‘ re not to your liking, there’s still time to change.”
“Engagement?”
I looked up at him in surprise.
The fragmented golden light of the setting sun filtered through the trees and windows, casting a warm glow that made his already striking features appear even sharper and more mesmerizing.
His eyes, bathed in the soft light, shimmered brighter than ever, reflecting my image with
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an almost magnetic intensity.
A flutter of something delicate blossomed in my chest.
I quickly lowered my head, murmuring, “Are we getting engaged today?”
“You don’t want to?”
His voice carried a hint of disappointment, a softness I hadn’t expected.
“I do,” I blurted out without thinking.
I had assumed I was here to seek his
protection, that the engagement would be something he would plan later.
I hadn’t expected him to schedule it for today.
I could only smile to myself… it was perfect.
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I liked this date more than I could put into words.
Lucas reached out, his hand gently ruffling my hair in a way that felt oddly comforting.
“Don’t be nervous. You always have the
no.”
right to say no.
I shook my head firmly. “No, I may not be a businessman, but I believe in integrity just as much.”
I handed the tablet back to him, offering a
small smile.
“Anything you arrange, I’m sure I’ll like.”
For a brief moment, Lucas seemed surprised. Then, his lips curled into a satisfied smile.
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“That’s the Avery I know, bright, cheerful,
and always so good at charming people.”
Bright, cheerful, and good at charming people?
Since when did I have such glowing traits?
I could only blink in surprise, wondering if he truly meant it or was simply being kind.
