Chapter 303:
âIf itâs something you desire, Iâm here to assist.â
Harlee was silent for a few moments. She picked up the water glass from the table and drank thoughtfully. Then, she looked up at Rhys with a light, easygoing tone.
âSo, you like me?â
Rhysâs face froze for a second.
After a brief pause, he responded firmly, âYes.â
Upon hearing this, Harlee turned to face him, studying his expression for a while. Then, putting down her glass, she asked leisurely, âWhen did this start?â
Rhysâs eyes, deep and mysterious, fixed on hers.
His voice was calm but distinct as he said each word, âSince the first moment I saw you.â
Harlee was taken aback. If her memory served her correctly, she had looked like an aircraft mechanic the first time they met.
His preferencesâ¦
Harlee was at a loss for words. Rejecting their engagement but falling for her at first sight? What kind of game was this? Or perhaps he was interested in dating, but not in marriage?
Harlee hadnât imagined Rhys was unaware that she was the newly discovered daughter of the Sanderson family. With the recent media gossip and the trending searches, it seemed unlikely that someone like Rhys would be uninformed. Moreover, given his resources, while finding detailed information about her might be difficult, accessing the photo of the Sanderson familyâs recently reconnected daughter would be easy.
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Harlee gave a soft snort, signaling her understanding.
And then, silence followed.
For Rhys, who had lived for over three decades, this was his first time confessing to a woman.
Despite his usual composure, his heart beat faster in that moment. Seeing no reaction from Harlee, he experienced a twinge of disappointment.
He had envisioned many scenarios for confessing his feelings, but this one had never crossed his mind.
His initial attempt to confess his feelings had concluded without any result. Yet, Rhys was not ready to abandon his efforts.
Harleeâs resilience had only deepened his attraction to her.
He recalled the moment Harlee had pulled away after discovering his engagement. With a sad gaze, he resolved silently: once he formally ended his engagement with the Sanderson family, he would pursue her.
Just as Rhys was about to speak, Aldrich entered the room with Fritz, and Patrick followed behind. This time, Patrick greeted Harlee with respect.
âHello, Miss Sanderson.â
Earlier, Patrick and Fritz had learned her last name was Sanderson.
Harlee smiled in response, approached Aldrich, and tapped him on the shoulder.
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