He did not tell her what was in his mind. He just shook his head and said, "I'm just a bachelor, so I'm alright staying anywhere.""So are you saying that if you get yourself a girlfriend, you’ll start a family?" Candace asked directly.It was as if that question muddled him, and after thinking for a long time, he replied, "I’ve never thought of looking for a girlfriend."Candace's expression subtly changed as she kept staring at him, saying, "Then what about me? If I want to be in a relationship with you, will you consider me?"Initially, Claude was stunned, and then, he was anxious. 'Is she confessing to me?'"You…" His body tensed up and he was so nervous that he did not know how to answer.Candace became more proactive and immediately grabbed his hands that were placed on the table. "Don't you like me even the slightest? Am I that terrible?""I… No…" His palms were drenched with sweat."So that means you don't hate me and you can accept me?" she continued to ask."Yes… No…
"It's not that I don't wish to marry you, but we just got together not long ago. I just want to get to know you more before making any decisions. I don't wish for you to end up regretting it."Marriage was not a joking matter. Besides, he knew that he was lacking in certain aspects and was afraid she might suffer being with him.In fact, Candace was well aware of it. She was indeed rushing things by asking him to meet her mother. However, if she did not do that, her mother would keep pestering her every day.Eventually, her mother would think that she was lying and she would continue looking for other men to arrange more blind dates."I believe in my taste. You're the man I’ll rely on for the rest of my life. I don't wish to miss this opportunity and want to become your wife as soon as possible." She directly confessed to him.Claude was stunned, and his stunning face suddenly blushed. He did not expect a woman to be more proactive than him.His dark and crystal clear eyes stared
"Stop being stubborn. It's been quite some time since you've been by my side. How can I not know that something is troubling you?"After being stared at by Simon's sharp gaze, Claude finally blurted out, "President Zachary, I… just wanted to ask you. What present should I prepare if it's my first time meeting my girlfriend's parents?""Oh? So you're saying that you'll be meeting Miss White's parents?" Simon was impressed at his quick progress."I’m meeting her mother. Her mom is a teacher." He had told Candace that he knew what to get for her mother, but it was only not to worry her. He had no experience in this matter and just could not think of anything despite thinking for a very long time."This is easy to settle. I'll have it prepared for you when the time comes," Simon said.Claude did not wish to trouble Simon. "I don't think this is appropriate, right?""I have the right to interfere in your marriage. If you believe in me, then let me help you out." He just needed to prep
Candace was from a regular working-class family. Both her parents were teachers and she was also a teacher herself as she had followed the plans her parents set for her. She was considered to have a family background that was still acceptable.In the black box that Claude gifted Mrs. White, there were a few golden accessories and a string of jade pearls. They had to be expensive!Hence, when such a set of jewelry was presented, it left Mrs. White astonished."This… This must be very expensive, right?" Mrs. White stuttered.Candace looked at Claude. 'He’s just a bodyguard. Where did he get the money to buy such expensive jewelry?'However, I have to admit that this set of jewelry is indeed suitable for my mother.'"They’re not that expensive. As long as you like them, Aunt." Claude put on a carefree look. That set of jewelry was just 300 million dollars, and he found it worth the price.Mrs. White noticed him speaking so casually and assumed that he was from a rich family.In no
"I'm also doing this for your good. You have high academic qualifications. If you find a husband who’s not of equal standard, you guys won’t have any common topics to talk about in the future. I don't wish to see you regret it. So, it's best if you break up with him now." Mrs. White immediately gave her order.Candace looked at her mother, finding it hard to believe. 'Just because of Claude's academic qualification, she’s asking me to break up with him?'"Mom, can you be more rational about this? Academic qualifications aren’t important in my decision to be with him. We both have feelings for each other!” Candace patiently said to her mother."I've already said that you guys aren’t a match for each other. If you get married to him, you’ll only suffer. I don't agree with you guys being together," Mrs. White said with an ice-cold expression."Aunt, what you said earlier is wrong. My annual salary is seven figures, and sometimes, I earn more than that as well. As for my academic quali
"Of course not. I'm just afraid Aunt will be too angry and it’ll affect her health. Just go back with her and try to talk to her first," said Claude.Candace heard him and let out a breath of relief. As long as Claude was not giving up on their relationship, she would not give up on him.Despite her mother not agreeing to let them be together, she would not just ignore her mother. Hence, she nodded her head. "Alright. Then I'll take my leave now. Remember, don't ever break up with me."Claude said with a smile, "I should be the one saying that to you."Candace finally calmed down and looked at him with an unusually passionate gaze.Mrs. White dragged her daughter away after seeing her passionate gaze. "That's enough, let's go!" She would never allow her daughter to be together with such a man.Candace followed her mother back home, and both of them had awful expressions on their faces."Candace, break up with that man immediately. You're not allowed to keep in touch with him aga
Claude was very worried about Candace. After all, he had no idea about her condition.From far away, Sebastian had witnessed his master getting the door slammed shut in front of him. He ran over to Claude and asked, "Your future mother-in-law isn’t letting you visit Miss White? She hates you this much?'Claude frowned. He would not behave aggressively to Mrs. White, or else, she would be even more determined to not let him be together with Candace.'I can't force my way in, so what can I do?'"Master, I have a way to let you meet Miss White. Listen to me…" Sebastian pulled his sleeve, making him bend forward. Sebastian started muttering in his ear."I don't think that's a good idea, though." Claude did not quite agree to it after hearing Sebastian's idea."Right now, this is the only way for you to meet Miss White. You can choose whether you wanna go along with it." Sebastian allowed him to make the final call.For the sake of meeting Candace, Claude finally agreed to Sebastian'
When Mrs. White was walking to the house, she was still cursing. "Just which family is that impetuous brat from?! How dare he just run away after breaking my glass window? One day, I'll find that brat!"Mrs. White was already very mad, and when she returned home, she saw Claude entering her house. He even wanted to sneak her daughter out as well!She quickly increased her pace and blocked the door. "You… Who allowed you to enter my house? You're invading private territory! You're even thinking of kidnapping my daughter as well? I'm calling the police to arrest you!"Mrs. White knew that she was unable to fight a huge man like Claude, especially when he was a top-notch personal bodyguard. She had no choice but to report to the police to save her daughter.Claude and Candace were shocked as they did not expect her to return so soon. They even bumped into her.He could not bring Candace away anymore.In the past few days, Candace had been forcibly locked up in the room by her mother