Young boss

Before Edward could answer, he heard rapid footsteps approaching. Kyla stepped quickly towards him with a wide smile.

"Wait, I want to talk to you," Kyla said, her voice full of happiness that she could not hide.

Edward looked at Kyla, who seemed very enthusiastic about approaching him. Her normally calm face was now filled with a rare enthusiasm. Elisabeth, who was standing not far behind him, felt ignored.

"Kyla, what's wrong?" asked Edward.

Kyla stopped in front of him, taking a quick breath as if she wanted to reveal something immediately. "I just got the news: The cooperation was successful! They agreed to all our terms!" she said in an excited tone.

Edward's expression softened slightly.  

"That's great news, Kyla," he replied with a small smile. "I'm glad to hear it."

Kyla looked even happier at Edward's reply. "I wouldn't have been able to do it without your help. Thank you, Edward."

Edward nodded, but his gaze momentarily shifted to Elisabeth.

"As a token of my gratitude, I would like to invite you to lunch. Do you have time?" Kyla asked hopefully.

"It would be an honor. Of course," Edward replied softly with a small smile.

"Well, how about we go now?"

"Yes, we can go now," Edward replied.

However, Kyla did not notice Elizabeth's sudden appearance and was quite surprised when she saw her.

"Elisabeth? Are you here? Sorry, I didn't mean to... I just-"

"Sorry? For what? He and I are divorced, so there's no problem. She's free to go out with anyone," Edward replied, her voice sharp and cold.

Edward remained calm, but Elisabeth continued, her gaze shifting to Kyla. "Yes, that's right. Anyway, this poor guy and I are divorced. So, I don't care what he does now. But I want to remind you, Miss Kyla. Edward is not as good as you think. You'll regret it as much as I did having a close relationship with him."

Kyla looked at Elisabeth for a moment before answering calmly, "Really? But as far as I can see, he's not that bad. She's kind, smart, and competent. You might think she's like a diamond nugget that won't shine even if sharpened, but I'm sure she'll be successful in the future."

Elisabeth chuckled dismissively. "Fine, whatever you want. Anyway, I warned you as a fellow woman."

Kyla smiled slightly and replied politely, "Thank you for your concern, but I don't think I need it right now. I'll excuse myself."

After saying that, Kyla turned and left, followed by Edward, who walked away with her without a word. They left Elisabeth, who was still standing where she was, her eyes filled with burning anger.

While walking beside Kyla, Edward was silent; his mind was still fixated on the conversation that had just taken place. The sound of Elisabeth's dismissive laughter was still ringing in his ears, but what was more disturbing was the angry expression he saw at the last second. Edward knew Elisabeth was not the kind of woman who would give up so easily, and that made him wary.

He glanced at Kyla, who now looked a little agitated despite trying to hide it. Edward could feel the change in her demeanor, as if the words that had come out of her mouth earlier had caused a deep sense of guilt.

Edward took a deep breath. He appreciated how Kyla stood by his side and defended him, but he also knew that this was not a fair fight. Elisabeth was his past, but now she was a threat to the future Edward was trying to build with Kyla.

"You have nothing to feel guilty about," Edward said suddenly, breaking the silence between them. Kyla turned her head, slightly surprised by his words. "Elisabeth always knew how to stab people with her words. What you said earlier... it wasn't your fault."

Kyla sighed and replied in a hesitant tone, "I just felt that maybe I was too hard on her. After all, she's your ex-wife, and I should have been more tactful."

Edward was silent for a moment and looked at Kyla gently. "Elisabeth is gone. She and I are no longer related. Don't let her interfere with your thoughts."

"Alright, I'll try," Kyla replied with a faint smile.

After a few minutes of driving, they arrived at a small, simple-looking restaurant. From the outside, the signboard was faded, and the decor was ordinary. Kyla looked doubtful. "Are we going to eat here?" she asked in a tone full of doubt. "Are you sure this is the right place?"

Edward smiled slightly at Kyla's hesitation. "From the outside, this place doesn't look like anything special, but wait until you taste the food," he replied confidently. "Trust me, this place is more than it seems."

Kyla still looked doubtful. "Can't we find another place? I'm not sure I can eat here. What about the cleanliness?"

Edward smiled wider. "You want a romantic dinner with flowers and candles? Maybe I should set it up," he offered.

Kyla snorted in annoyance. "Stop talking nonsense, Edward. I'm not asking for anything like that," she said in an impatient tone.

Edward chuckled. "Sorry, I was just joking. But trust me, this place is clean, and the food is good. You won't be disappointed."

Without hesitation, Kyla finally agreed. "Alright, this time, I believe you," she said. They then entered the restaurant.

Once inside, the aroma of delicious Italian food greeted them. The restaurant was small but felt cozy and warm. The owner, an elderly man, greeted them with a big smile.

"Mr. Edward! You're back again?" he said kindly. He then looked at Kyla. "Oh, is this your wife? She's so beautiful!"

Kyla was stunned, while Edward laughed. "Thank you, Uncle, but she's not my wife. She's my boss."

The restaurant owner looked surprised and immediately apologized. "Oh, sorry, Miss."

Kyla smiled. "It's okay, Uncle."

The restaurant owner asked, "What can I prepare for you?"

Edward replied, "Make my favorite dish. I'm sure Kyla will love it."

The restaurant owner nodded and rushed to the kitchen. Kyla looked at Edward curiously. "Your favorite dish, huh? Now I'm curious."

Edward smiled mysteriously. "Just wait. You won't forget it."

The restaurant's atmosphere made Kyla start to feel more relaxed. Suddenly, however, her cell phone rang. Seeing the name that appeared, Kyla's face turned tense.

"Sorry, I have to pick up for a moment," Kyla said in an awkward tone.

"Go ahead," Edward replied.

Kyla started talking on the phone, her face turning serious. After a few minutes, she hung up and took a deep breath. When she looked up at Edward, her smile seemed forced.

"Is there a problem?" Edward asked softly.

Kyla shook her head, trying to mask her concern. "No, just work. I have to go soon."

"You really suck..."