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    Eden stepped closer to me, and I Instinctively stepped back. He smiled and said, “Be my girlfriend.”


    I was stunned but quickly managed a mocking smile. “Mr. Griffins, making such jokes early in the


    Isn’t really appropriate. You know-


    morning


    “I’m not joking,” Eden interrupted me. “Only my girlfriend would have the privilege of meeting my


    dad.” His words left me frozen. It was clear that he was using this status to pressure me. Sure


    enough, my hunch was correct. My palm itched earlier, which meant that something like this was


    bound to happen. “Maddie, you probably don’t know this, but my dad has always been very


    suspicious.


    “He trusts no one, especially now with his health not being great and so many people trying to get


    close to him with ulterior motives. He decided not to waste more energy and only met with family


    members


    I


    Eden gave me a detailed exnation, but I knew this was just an excuse.


    “And then there’s me. I’m genuinely smitten with you. I know I have a reputation as a yboy and


    have dated many women, but those were just flings. Not only would I not want to marry any of them,


    dad would never agree to it either,” Eden said,ughing at himself with a hint of self–deprecation.


    He probably knew how shameless he sounded.


    but my


    However, you’re different. You seem like the type who would be a devoted wife and mother. That’s


    why I want to pursue you seriously.


    When Eden said this, he was looking directly at me. To be honest, his expression was quite serious.


    Half an hour ago, one spoiled rich kid wanted to date me, and now here was a yboy.


    Previously, no one pursued me. Now, it seemed like I had two suitors all of a sudden. But I had just


    confirmed my rtionship with Brandonst night. Now, I wondered if Brandon was the reason so


    many people were pursuing me.


    “Mr. Griffins, I appreciate your sincerity, and thank you for your admiration, but I’m sorry, I already


    have a boyfriend,” I replied directly.


    Eden smiled. “Maddie, your excuse for rejecting me seems a bit superficial. When I yed billiards


    with Derick, he said you were single.”


    “That’s right. But I just started dating someonest night.”


    Eden’s smile turned sly. “What a coincidence.”


    I just smiled in response without saying anything.


    “How about this? You name your condition. What would it take for you to agree?” Eden continued.


    His offer was very much in line with his wealth and bold personality.


    I didn’t respond, so Eden added, “If you agree, you’ll be the future Mrs. Griffins and thedy of the


    Alpha Corporation. I’ll transfer all my assets to your name upon marriage. Not only that, but there’s


    also-”


    “Mr. Griffions, don’t you remember who my ex–fiance was?” I interrupted him this time.


    Eden was trying to tempt me with his family’s wealth. Butpared to the Gildon family’s assets,


    his just didn’t quite measure up.


    Eden’s expression faltered, and then he smiled. “Actually, I like that you’re not swayed by money.”


    “So, Mr. Griffins, please find someone else. I’m really not suitable for that role. I expressed my


    stance


    honestly.


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    Eden lowered his gaze and didn’t speak. After a moment, he looked up and said. “You’re the first to


    turn me down.”


    “It’s not about turning you down. We’re simply not a match. You want someone who can settle down


    with you and manage your life and business, while I just want a simple rtionship and…” I pictured


    the idyllic life of Ellie.


    “I’ve envisioned a simple life, sharing meals and daily moments with someone. Mr. Griffins,


    someone with your status just doesn’t fit into that picture,” I said with a smile.


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    A smile was the most sincerenguage in the world, more effective than even thousands of words.


    Eden was someone who didn’t have much regard for manners, but he was sincere. I needed to


    return his sincerity, especially since I was asking him for something and couldn’t afford to upset


    him.


    However, he didn’t respond, which left me on edge.


    I sighed and decided to address the situation directly. Mr. Griffins, since we’re being so


    straightforward, can I still get through this door if I don’t agree to be your girlfriend today?”