Chapter 171

What Edward had said was, "Let me be your boyfriend," and not "Be my girlfriend." That small distinction didn't escape Janice's notice. She stood up, using him for support as she wrapped her arms around him. Tilting her head up, she asked, "Is that okay?" Edward's heart had never raced like this before. No matter how intense a business deal was, he had always remained composed, convinced that nothing in this world was worth losing sleep over. But with just that one soft, playful question from Janice, he surrendered completely. His gaze turned impossibly gentle. "Yes. Whatever you want." Even he didn't fully understand it. There hadn't been any grand, dramatic moments between them—yet their constant, almost daily, encounters had etched her into his mind. It felt like being with her every day was simply the right thing to do. Breakfast was served, and they sat across from each other, but Edward barely ate. Instead, he looked up and asked, "Do you want to move in here? Or should