Chapter 810
Chapter 810:
Janice narrowed her eyes at him. Aiden’s shamelessness had grown to new heights. He didn’t even try to dodge her teasing anymore—he met it head-on and somehow turned the tables on her every time.
“You do realize I haven’t even agreed to be with you yet, right? And you’re already this possessive? What’s next? You turning into some brooding, jealous husband?”
“Hmm?” Aiden’s sharp eyes gleamed with interest. “Janice, say that again.”
Janice knitted her brows, perplexed by his sudden enthusiasm. “I said I haven’t even agreed to your pursuit yet, and you’re already acting like this. In the future…”
She trailed off, suddenly aware of how suggestive her words sounded.
“Janice, once words leave your lips, you can’t take them back.” Aiden seized the opportunity, grinning like a cat that got the cream. “You haven’t agreed yet, but you will eventually.”
“In your dreams!” Janice shot him a sharp glare, unwilling to waste energy arguing with him.
“My dreams are quite sweet at the moment,” Aiden mused, his usual icy demeanor melting into something far gentler in Janice’s presence.
“Aiden, let’s make a promise.”
“Hmm?” Aiden eased his foot off the gas, curiosity flickering in his eyes.
Beyond the windshield, the city pulsed with life—cars weaving through traffic, neon lights flickering like fireflies. But inside the car, it was as if time had momentarily slowed, wrapping the two of them in an unusual hush.
Janice gazed out the window, her voice soft yet resolute. “Once I’ve settled the White family’s affairs, I’ll accept your pursuit.”
“That’s sudden…” Aiden should have been elated—ecstatic, even. But instead, an inexplicable unease settled in his chest. “Janice, don’t scare me. The way you’re talking—it’s making me nervous.”
Janice turned back to Aiden, amusement flickering in her eyes. Lifting a hand, she gave him a light tap on the forehead. “Unbelievable. When I rejected you, you were shamelessly persistent. Now that I’m finally throwing you a bone, you don’t know how to handle it? Are you for real?”
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Aiden felt heat rise to his face, embarrassment coloring his usually cool composure. “Actually, I know what’s on your mind. After everything that happened with the Edwards family, you’ve grown cautious. The more you care, the more afraid you are of losing it. I understand. I can wait.”
He pulled the car to a stop and turned to face Janice fully. His gaze held hers—steady, unwavering. “I’ll wait until you’re truly ready.”
Janice lifted her finger and gently pressed it against Aiden’s lips. “Thank you for understanding. This promise isn’t just for you—it’s also for me. I won’t make you wait forever. That wouldn’t be fair to either of us.”
Aiden chuckled, wrapping his fingers around hers. A boyish smile played on his lips. “Alright. Once you’ve avenged the White family, I’ll make my move and confess my feelings for you.”
Meanwhile, Nina was pulling out all the stops for Janice’s visit. Every ingredient in the kitchen was the finest money could buy—some flown in at the crack of dawn to ensure peak freshness.
She had even hired a top-tier chef to oversee the cooking, unwilling to leave anything to chance.
On top of that, she had the household staff working double-time, scrubbing every inch of the house until it gleamed. Perfection wasn’t just the goal—it was the bare minimum.
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