ke you my queen forever," Ben said while

ch an offer from Ben was never her wish. All she wanted n

said as she tried to maintain her distanc

'm serious about this,"

he felt unsettled being so close to him. However, Ben wasn't one to give up easily. Carolin

ne gasped when Ben suddenly lifte

time I saw you," Ben said firmly

tense gaze. Shaking her head repeatedly, Caroline co

ou, and you're not my type either," she

ve you, Carolin

t that haven't healed yet, and I want to focus on myself," Caroline said, tears streaming

nt to be the person who's always there for you, Caroline,

licated life, including Ben. He had been kind enough t

y love you, and I'll wait for you, no matter how long it takes," Ben said soft

ll over the place. On one hand, she felt guilty for hurting the feelings of a man who genuin

*

taining information about Caroline and Johan. He

a finance director," Ben m

irector that intrigued him but also his relationship with Caroline. Johan was stil

was going to do. After all, Johan had caused Caroline such

erfect on the surface but harbored a dark side u

*

ust finished signing some documents when his assistan

to meet you. They say it's an

n asked as he rem

harles," Kameli

o is he? I don't

ffice. He wanted to meet this man face-to-face.

se have a seat," J

ng gaze. Ben had already figured out what kind of man Johan was. With his own

ally, pulling out a cigarette and lighter from his

harles? I don't understa

ld needs to be understood,

d a sly smile, nodding sl

rivial matters," Ben said, exhaling

our words have been cryptic," Johan said, folding h

t she's endured. I'm here to make sure she gets that comfort," Ben said, l

lling to linger, Ben stood up stra

en said with a satisfied look

re stepping out, he glanced back and delive

ain as rivals,

*

hop to buy a bouquet for Caroline. As he b

lp you?" the shop assistant as

ommend some beautiful

pecial occasion or someone in part

cial to me. I want flowers that convey gra

ing Ben through the options. Finally,

lilies for beauty and purity. If you want something more

eaction to the bouquet. H

ap it nicely,"

fully in his car. Just as he was about t

e's a seri