Who could have thought that the esteemed crown prince of the entertainment industry would love a woman so much that he would go to such lengths for her?"Will you do it? If you do, feel free to state your conditions. I'll do whatever I can to fulfill them!" Lucas said.A seemingly simple sentence, yet it carried immense significance.If any other woman had received such a promise from Lucas, she would likely be overjoyed. However, Coco's face showed no sign of happiness.Her grip on the cutlery tightened, and she took a deep breath. "Sorry, but I can't agree to this."For some reason, Lucas felt disappointed when he heard her response."It’s okay if your conditions are unusual. You can tell me. I’ll...""It's not that," Coco interrupted, raising her head and locking eyes with him. "At first, I only agreed to pretend to be your girlfriend out of sympathy. I felt like you needed help, so I wanted to lend you a helping hand, much like how Minnie helped me during the lowest point of
Yes, if he could really fall in love with Coco, Serenity would be relieved, he would be free from the torment of unrequited love, and his parents would be happy as well.However, could he really fall in love with this woman? He did not feel repulsed by her; in fact, he felt comfortable and at ease around her.Coco stared at Lucas in disbelief. She thought her words would dissuade him, but he actually... responded like that."What... What did you say? You want to start a relationship with me with the intention of getting married?" she asked, her voice cracking."Yes," he replied with unwavering certainty."And you want me to... love you? And you'll love me back?" she asked."Yes, I will make every effort to fall in love with you," he assured her."But can you really fall in love with me?" she questioned, doubtful. After all, his love for Serenity ran deep. Could that kind of love be transferred to another person?"I don't know," he admitted honestly. "I don't know if I can actua
Because she was scared of getting hurt again, Coco had been avoiding love. However, Lucas stumbled into her heart and gave her the courage to give love another chance. Maybe, just maybe, she could find true happiness this time?The following day, when Minnie learned that her friend and Lucas were planning to transition from a fake relationship to a real one, her eyes widened in astonishment."Are you and Lucas really dating with the intention of getting married?" Minnie asked, shocked."Yes," Coco confirmed."What happened? Did Lucas fall in love with you?""No, not exactly," Coco quickly clarified. "It's more like he really wants to move on from his previous love, so... he wants us to date for real."Minnie couldn't help but frown when she heard that. "That sounds so weird."Coco chuckled nervously. "Yes, it does sound weird. But he also said he'll try his best to fall in love with me.""But love doesn't work like that. It doesn't always work out just because you put in th
"There's something I need to do, so I have to go. I'll bring Coco with me next time," Lucas informed Serenity as he prepared to depart from the ward."Okay, see you next time," Serenity replied.However, just as Lucas was about to reach the door, Serenity suddenly spoke, "Lucas, when you came to the hospital yesterday, I hope Coco... didn't misunderstand."Lucas chuckled softly in response, "She's aware that I used to like you, but she also knows that the person I like now is her!"Relieved, Serenity sighed, "I’m glad to hear that. Coco is a wonderful woman.""Yes, I agree," Lucas affirmed before leaving the ward.Serenity watched as the door opened and closed, lost in thought."What's wrong?" Jackson's voice broke the silence as he offered another piece of apple to Serenity."Nothing. I just hope Lucas can find true happiness," Serenity murmured. Jackson assured her, "He'll be fine. Trust me."Serenity chuckled and said, "You sound so sure."In Jackson's eyes, there was un
But one thing was for sure: Coco was the only woman Lucas had bonded with in years. He watched absentmindedly as she worked. When she was done, she looked up, and their eyes met.A faint blush colored her cheeks.The two assistants chuckled, "Coco, your boyfriend must adore you. He's been watching you the entire time you were drawing.""Yeah, he must really like you."Coco smiled shyly, "Alright, let's call it a day for now. We can finish coloring tomorrow.""Yes, yes, we'll leave you guys alone." The two assistants stood up with a chuckle, tidied their things, bid farewell to Lucas, and left.Coco walked up to Lucas and apologized, "I'm sorry for making you wait. My assistants were just joking. Don't mind them."Raising an eyebrow, Lucas replied, "Why would I mind? I am your boyfriend, so I'm supposed to adore you."Coco pursed her lips... He’s "supposed to", huh.That's right, He was only doing what he was "supposed" to do. It was like giving the perfect answer in an exam
The man simply smiled warmly and nodded at Coco enthusiastically. Lucas made his decision according to his girlfriend's opinion, so he immediately understood the importance of Coco to Lucas by Lucas' response. Later, Coco suddenly realized who the stranger was. The first man he met was a key figure in the city government. The people in this room were all important leaders of the bureau. She had seen some of them on the city's news.The dinner reminded her of the last time she had accompanied Lucas to a party and met people she would not have usually met."What do you do, Ms. Souza?" One of the men asked."Oh, I draw comics," Coco replied."Comics? That's great! There's a comic book festival in the city soon. If you're interested in participating, just let me know," another man answered. He was from the Bureau of Cultural Affairs. "The magazine I work for has already signed up and applied for a booth," Coco explained. She had participated in the comic festivals held in the city
Coco enjoyed shopping here. The prices were affordable, and she could bargain for more. Seasonal and interesting goods were on sale from time to time, like commemorative coins or handmade products. She would occasionally buy some to support the vendors.After parking his car in the parking lot next to the night market, Lucas and Coco went for a stroll in the night market.Many couples came to the night market at night, holding hands intimately. Coco watched the couples with envy, wondering what Lucas and her looked like to other people.Coco lowered her eyes to Lucas' hand and stared at his beautiful fingers. He had such nice hands, reminding her of the male protagonists in comics. She felt timid and wondered if her touch would make him uncomfortable, but the urge to hold his hand was overwhelming. "What's wrong?" Lucas' voice asked suddenly. Coco jolted, glancing up to meet his dark eyes. She even saw her bewildered face reflected in his eyes."I..." Coco mustered almost all h
Coco looked worried. "B-But if it gets on the news… It may go viral. Won't our relationship be exposed then?""You don't want the public to know we're dating?" Lucas asked.Coco felt very awkward. "I think that'll gather too much attention, and…" After a short silence, she said, "I had some history in university. I don't want anyone to use that to attack you and cause you trouble."Lucas stopped in his tracks. He turned to look at Coco, seemingly surprised by her words. He thought she was worried the exposure would attract trouble for her, but it turned out she was concerned about him."Don't worry about your history causing me trouble. We're dating and intending to get married, and it's only a matter of time before the public finds out. I won't let news about my relationship become viral. If it's published, I'll find a way to remove it. You don't have to worry," Lucas reassured her. After all, with his status and influence in showbiz, no one in the entertainment industry would def