Semua Bab Rivals to Lovers: Bab 101 - Bab 110

"I told her I’m totally head over heels for you—you're better than her in every way."Alaric delivered those words without a hint of emotion, each syllable as casually measured as if he were just talking about what he had for lunch.With an unexpected burst of laughter, Lena nearly lost it. "What? You really said that to her? And how did she react? Let me guess… her face must have exploded!""I didn’t even notice what she looked like afterward," Alaric replied coolly. "She just walked away after I said it."Lena laughed even harder, clutching her stomach. She knew that, to some extent, she could be mischievous—but she wasn’t laughing at Jade—it was that Alaric’s remark hit so hard, even if unintentional, it landed the most

"I thought you were mad, so I figured I'd go buy you something to cheer you up."Lena blinked at Alaric's words. "So, is it still okay if I pretend to be angry now?""I'm serious," he replied, though his tone sounded a bit insecure.Seeing Lena, Alaric quickly calmed down and his mood steadied. His thoughts had been so jumbled earlier that they clouded his judgment—why did he even think Lena would get so mad as to cut off our call?Alaric's head turned in frustration; a few strands brushed against her neck, releasing a faint, fresh scent. Only when his nose grazed her skin did he realize how lightly she was dressed—she was wearing nothing more than a white crew-neck sweater jacket on the outside.Without thinking,

“You’re so unfair, using your strength against me,” she huffed, glaring at him with puffed cheeks.Alaric braced one hand against the bed, half-lidding his eyes as he looked down at her, his other hand pressing firmly against her waist.The next second, the world flipped. In a swift motion, he reversed their positions.“See? Now I’m not the one overpowering you,” he teased, his voice rich with amusement.Lena was momentarily stunned by his effortless maneuvering. Her ears flushed pink as she sputtered, “You… you could be even more shameless, you know that?”Meant as a retort, but Alaric, ever the troublemaker, smirked. “Oh? Really?”His voice dipped into a low, honeyed rasp. “Then how about you take the lead tonight?”Before he even finished speaking, his hand had already slid down, tracing along the delicate curve of her back. His fingers glided across her skin, leaving behind a trail of tingling warmth.Lena’s breath hitched again. As Alaric’s wicked smirk deepened, she pressed her

In Lena’s eyes, Daisy was never the traditional kind of mother.Maybe it was because she’d always been fiercely independent. When Alaric’s grandparents—Daisy’s own parents—transformed their trading company into a real estate business, Daisy poured a lot of effort into Winfield. She and her husband were married through a family alliance, and at the time, the company was just getting started. Daisy needed a husband who could help support her career. In other words, she was willing to sacrifice even her marriage for her career without complaint.That mindset even extended to how she raised her son—as if nurturing a business.In that respect, Lena felt Daisy was somewhat similar t

This doubt was resolved in no time.A young woman’s figure emerged from the patient room, and when she looked up, she was surprised to see Lena."This is Emma, the fund financial advisor from Ridley’s investment side," Zayn introduced.He hadn’t realized they’d already met.Though everyone was surprised to see each other here, they quickly resumed their usual expressions. Lena greeted her,"Hi Emma, are you here on a business trip too?""Ah, yes, I arrived a few days ago to handle a merger case, and I’m here to spend Christmas as well—my family is in town," Emma explained after a moment’s thought. Then she added,"Keaton told me that Alaric ended up in the hospital an