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Willow suddenly turned, her eyes widening in disbelief asn confidently approached the <b>stage</b>.
She had never imagined that the person who would believe her unconditionally would be neither the man she had loved for years nor her trusted friend with whom she had experienced life–and–death situations, but rather a stranger.
Ian rarely made public appearances, so Willow didn’t even know his name. She felt his presence to be powerful and cold. Yet, she believed that there was a passionate heart beneath his icy exterior. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have managed to cut through doubts and offer her his trust.
Perhaps it was because she had endured plenty of skepticism and betrayal, and now, faced with someone who showed such firm belief in her, Willow felt an overwhelming urge to <b>cry</b>.
She was the kind of person who was touched more by kindness than by sternness, and even the slightest show of support could touch her profoundly.
Fighting back the urge to cry, Willow managed a broad smile and said ton, “Sir, thank you! Thank you for believing in me. I’m truly grateful to meet you!”
Willow extended her hand towardn, seeking nothing more than a polite handshake from the stranger who had deeply moved her.
Standing besiden, Eric looked utterly shocked. Ian was known for his aversion to women. He couldn’t bear having them in close proximity to him. While Willow was undeniably attractive, her gesture–reaching out to shaken’s hand–was akin to provoking a tiger. It seemed like a sure way to invite disaster.This is from N?velDrama.Org.
Eric was concerned thatn might react aggressively, possibly sending Willow flying with a kick. However, to his utter astonishment,n, who usually avoided women as if they were the gue, took Willow’s hand. He wondered what on earth had gotten inton that day.
“Boss, are you okay?” Eric asked, his eyes filled with concern as he watchedn.
He recalled an incident involving ady from a prestigious family who had a crush onn. One night, the typically reserveddy suddenly hugged <bn</b>. He then forcefully pushed her away and almost retched in
response.
Eric worried thatn might experience nausea again. However,n didn’t even spare a nce at him.
He unconsciously tightened his grip on her hand<b>, </b>squeezing so hard that it caused her pain. Willow instinctively let out a soft cry. Her cry joltedn out of his trance. He quickly loosened his hold <b>and </b>looked at her with an unreadable expression.
“Willow Sanford, wee to your new role as the brand ambassador of Arena of Glory!”
Willow was caught off guard. She never imagined that the imposing man standing before her was
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connected to the gamingpany. It was a pleasant shock to learn that they had faith in her:
She felt a surge of joy, knowing that Skyler and Wilhelmina couldn’t steal this endorsement from her anymore. Yet, she couldn’t shake off the feeling <b>of </b>someone ring at her hand as if it could bore a hole right through it.