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Chapter 544
Kaia was completely caught off guard by his bluntness, a faint blush creeping onto her cheeks. “Silas, I’m sorry, I have absolutely zero interest in romance right now.”
“I’m serious. Finnian knows how I feel too. I’m not afraid of anyone finding out.” Silas had always been wild and uninhibited. He didn’t do sneaking around when it came to love. He wanted to do things in the open, even if it meant everyone knowing he got rejected in the end. That was just his style.
Kaia looked troubled. This wasn’t the first time someone had confessed to her. Even while she was married, a few industry peers had expressed their feelings, and she had always turned them down seriously.
“Thank you for liking me, but I really don’t have any intentions like that right now,” Kaia said graciously. She had loved someone deeply once. She knew that love wasn’t a one-person game. Agreeing to be with someone you didn’t love wasn’t just irresponsible; it was cruel.
“I’m not trying to pressure you. I just wanted you to know how I feel. I know you’re disillusioned with marriage and love right now, but life is all about the experience. If I like someone or want something, I’m going to fight for it. Otherwise, I’d live with regrets.” Silas looked at her earnestly, every word dripping with sincerity.
Kaia was stunned by his confession, but then she smiled. “You make a good point. It’s just…”
“It’s fine. Take your time and think about it. I won’t force you. Besides, I haven’t even officially started pursuing you yet. Just saying a few words doesn’t count. I need to put it into action.” Silas scratched the back of his head, looking a bit embarrassed. In Kaia’s clear eyes, he really did have a bit of a younger brother vibe.
Seeing him blush made Kaia smile. She nodded. “Alright. I got it. If I feel
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like it’s a good fit, I’ll think about it.”
“Really? I just need you to not be repulsed by me, to not hate me trying to court you. As for the result, I really won’t force it.” Silas instantly lit up. All he wanted was for Kaia to keep an open mind. He didn’t care about a guaranteed yes right now.
Kaia chuckled. “I have a great impression of you. Why would I hate it? It’s just that relationships aren’t just about talk. Temperament, personality, values, hobbies—every single factor matters. I don’t want to just humor you.”
“I know. So… if I give you gifts from now on, don’t think I’m being annoying. If you don’t want them, you can reject them.” Silas stared at her with deep, seductive tension in his eyes.
Kaia lowered her gaze back to her laptop screen, smiling. “That depends on what you’re giving me.”
Silas felt a rush of joy. Kaia hadn’t flat-out rejected him. To him, that was a massive step forward.
“Then I won’t bother you anymore. Go get some rest soon.” Silas grabbed his coat, tossing it over his arm. As he reached the door, he looked back. “Don’t go back to your ex, okay? He’s dirty, tough, and impossible to deal with. Treat yourself to something better.”
Kaia froze, realizing exactly what he meant.
Had her diet over the last seven years really been that bad?
Noelle’s mood had only plummeted over the last few days. She texted Finnian, but he didn’t reply. Her mind started racing with worst-case scenarios, but overthinking wasn’t helping.
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