Rebecca: "..." Why in the world was he sending her a random question mark? Before Rebecca could fully assess the situation, Daniel swiftly fired off another message. Daniel: "I was thinking about inviting you to lunch, and coincidentally, I noticed 'Becca is typing.' Becca, no need to read too much into it." Rebecca carefully read the message on her phone and felt a tinge of embarrassment. Thankfully, this wasn't a face-to-face encounter; otherwise, it would've been painfully awkward. Still, considering the odd question mark earlier, she couldn't help but overthink the situation. After all, she hadn't sent a message, and Daniel had sent her a question mark. It almost made it seem like he was some sort of chat-box stalker. Even though, in hindsight, she realized she had been presumptuous. Well, perhaps … not entirely. After all, Daniel did extend a lunch invitation, and she did possess some charm, didn't she? Rebecca allowed herself a brief moment of self-admirat
As soon as Rebecca finished speaking, she hastily interjected without waiting for Daniel to respond. "Just pretend you didn't hear anything!" Daniel raised his eyebrows. Before he could say anything, a waiter arrived with the main course. The waiter placed the dishes in front of them. This coincidentally interrupted Daniel's potential response. "Let's dig in!" Rebecca seized the moment to cut off any further conversation and attempted to change the subject. The first dish served was steak, which was accompanied by a plate of crispy shrimp that looked really delicious. Daniel glanced at Rebecca, who dove straight for the plate of crispy shrimp without even reaching for her knife and fork for the steak. His lips curved into a wider smile as he casually sliced the steak in front of him. Just as Rebecca was about to pick up her fork and knife after enjoying two crispy shrimps, Daniel smoothly exchanged his already-cut steak with hers. In a gentle tone, he remarked, "I th
Perhaps feeling that she had been rude, Rebecca explained again before Daniel could speak, "My point is, you have worked hard for the Winston Group. Won't you ...""No." As if knowing Rebecca's next words, Daniel gave her the answer before she could finish.Rebecca fell silent, but her eyes were telling enough. Would Daniel really let it go this easily?The empire he poured his blood, sweat, and tears into was about to be given to someone else with just a few words alone.Although Rebecca was abroad all these years, she learned about the situation in Fairport before coming over. Whether it was the historical culture or the recent economic development, she had dabbled in them one way or another. And the recent development of Fairport was mostly thanks to one person–Daniel.Even when she had a walk by the sea this morning, she occasionally heard Daniel's name from the mouths of tourists passing by.Honestly, if it were her, she would definitely be unwilling.Rebecca's expressions
Daniel couldn't help but chuckle at Rebecca's widened eyes. He removed the plate of shrimp from the table and explained, "The food is not cooked thoroughly. And if you haven't eaten it before, it's better not to eat too much. It might cause gastroenteritis. Mr. Johnson might blame me if you were hospitalized. It's enough for you to just have a taste."Bringing Sam into this was just an excuse. Daniel just didn't want Rebecca to fall sick.Regardless, getting sick was never a good thing. Even a simple cold could be uncomfortable, let alone something caused by eating. Daniel's actions were not unreasonable.Although Rebecca was not entirely satisfied, she followed his instructions. She picked up her spoon and began to taste the crispy shrimp from earlier. She used that to shift her attention.She didn't forget to tease Daniel. "Since you know the drawbacks of eating too much shrimp, are you trying to hurt me by ordering so much of it?"Rebecca's voice was soft and filled with humo
Daniel's soft and soothing voice was hard to resist, and Rebecca was a blushing mess because of it. She was sure that anyone in her position would find it difficult to resist such an incredibly gentle inquiry.She was at a loss for words. After a moment, she cleared her throat and finally mumbled, "Let's talk about it another time. As for today, let's quickly finish these dishes. Wasting food is a serious offense."With that, she buried herself in eating. She didn't say anything more, as if she was afraid of committing a crime.Daniel raised his gaze and observed her for a while. A low chuckle escaped him, and he didn't push her further. Instead, he quietly enjoyed the food with her instead.It had been a long time since Daniel had such a relaxing day. Since taking over the Winston Company, meals were either hastily consumed in the office or turned into business meetings. Even when he had rare moments of leisure time, he spent it with the Johnson brothers. The atmosphere had always
"Mr. Winston." Rebecca propped her chin and smiled at Daniel, who was opposite her. Her gentle voice carried a hint of playfulness. "Considering that you've taken up my time today, can I submit one design draft this month?"Rebecca's tone had a touch of coquetry. And looking at the delightful smile on her face, it was hard not to guess her thoughts. Daniel couldn't help but smirk. He pretended not to understand her. "Are you blaming me for today's meal?"Rebecca's words sounded like they carried a hint of complaint. Although Rebecca's tone suggested she was joking, it wasn't difficult to hear her want to delay her work. After all, lazing around during working hours was a luxury. Even if drawing was her passion, she would still have the urge to run from it once it became her job.Rather than blaming Daniel, it was more like Rebecca was trying to appease him through their meal together. And Daniel was falling for it.Rebecca didn't realize her reliance on Daniel. She only wanted to
Without a destination, they would just be driving around aimlessly.Rebecca, who was in the passenger seat, didn't turn her gaze toward Daniel. Instead, she casually looked at the scenery outside the window.Even though Fairport had become more developed in recent years, it hadn't completely lost its original charms. Fairport's nature had been enhanced with additional greenery. From a distance, the tall buildings seemed to be concealed within the greenery. It created a picturesque scene.The mixture of mountains and various high-rise buildings seemed like a collision of eras. It wouldn't be a bad experience to drive aimlessly and admire the city's scenery like this.At the thought of this, Rebecca's pretty face showed a relieved smile."Why would I chase you out? I'm more than happy to join you." The tone of her voice and the expression on her face seemed sincere, and she didn't have any reason to deceive herself either.Daniel received a better answer than he expected, and he fe
The streets at night were bustling. And it wasn't just because of the food vendors. There was a section selling clothes and shoes at low prices near the entrance. The owner even stood on a chair while repeating the prices through a megaphone.If they were anywhere else, Rebecca might have found it noisy. But in this bustling place, she found it fitting and fun. In lively places like this, these noisy sounds were like the accompaniment to a dance.After passing through the clothing and shoe area, the entertainment zone followed. There was a fish pond enclosed by inflatable cushions that contained many small goldfish. Around the pond, small benches were filled with children and their parents who were trying to catch the fish using the small nets.Next to the fish pond was a row of long wooden benches. Perhaps because the night hadn't completely fallen, or maybe the owner was running late, they were still placing white plaster molds on the long wooden boards. It was an area where peo