Chapter 200

Xander remained noncommittal about Samantha's comment. He continued unabashedly, "I'm not tooting my own horn. I'm just stating the truth. "Just look around Valmon—it's hard to find someone as handsome and rich as me." Xander paused before turning around and smiled. "Especially someone who sincerely likes you." Upon hearing his passionate and forward confession, Samantha's heart skipped a beat. She said, "Stop joking around, Xander." Her hands tightly gripped her pants as her palms sweated involuntarily. Her heart was in turmoil despite her calm pretense. Xander looked straight at Samantha and slowly said, "I'm not joking, Samantha. I really like you… even if you can't give me an answer." His heart instinctively gravitated toward her no matter where she was. It was a feeling beyond his control, and he didn't want it to stop. "If there comes a day you feel like falling in love, Samantha, would you consider me then?" This was Xander's only request to her. Samantha lowered her gaz