Byran was taken aback. "Ida, are... are you pulling my leg?"
He didn't fully understand these matters yet, but he knew it was important to respect a girl's wishes. If Ida wasn't willing, he wouldn't push it.
In fact, they'd only had one intimate encounter, after which he had been the one pursuing Ida, but she didn't let him score each time.
Ida lightly hooked her fingers around his shirt collar. "I'm not joking; sit tight and buckle up. I'm taking you home."
Byran swallowed as he obediently sat and buckled up like a kid about to get a reward.
After seeing his expression, Ida couldn't help but laugh. He was way more adorable than those scheming men.
Life was brief, so she needed to seize the day.
Otherwise, who knew when Byran might figure out love and find the girl who really suited him.
...
Elsewhere.
Theo was smoking in the stairwell of a restaurant, his face grave as he was lost in thought.
Sophia found him easily. She pushed the door open. "What's up? Smoking alone again?"
Theo glanced at her while exhaling a puff of smoke. "Nothing; you go ahead."
Sophia shook her head. "But I don't have a car."
"Collin's outside; he'll take you home."
Two days later.
The Blanchet Corporation moved into their new office building.
All the major media had arrived early at the scene, hoping to be the first to report the story.
The Blanchet Corporation was moving, and its president would surely attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony. His photo had never been published online, so if they could take a picture of Mr. Blanchet at this opportunity, they could publish it, guaranteeing a front-page headline.
The ceremony started quickly, with professional host officiating. She gave the opening remarks, then started introducing the important guests.
The first few were partners and major shareholders of the Blanchet Corporation. The journalists took pictures, but they weren't very interested. They were all waiting for Mr. Blanchet's entrance.
Mr. Blanchet was yet to make an appearance, but the host then introduced another important guest. The designer of the new office building, Moon, stepped onto the stage.
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