Chapter 102

Kara’s crying suddenly subsided. After drying her face with the blanket, she sat up. “What’s wrong, Frank?”

The man could see traces of tears on her red cheeks. He also caught the vibration in her voice. However, as if he didn’t know anything, he stepped in and closed the door.

“Earlier… you asked about the reason I love you,” Frank walked with his head bowed. When he arrived at the bedside, he looked up and smiled. “Do you know why?”

Kara blinked stiffly. A few seconds ago, she was still thinking about Finnic. Now, her brain was dominated by the boss. The transition was too fast for her to anticipate. “Why?”

With a minimal curve of his lips, Frank sat on the edge of the bed. “To be honest, I’m confused too. You remember? The first time you came to Savior, we were like cats and dogs. I always feel annoyed by you.. You always have a way to offend and raise my blood.”

While reminiscing, Kara smiled too. “I did plan to irritate you, can fire me immediately.”

“I think that’s the reason. You are the first woman who dares to

attack my weakness. You made me curious, and slowly, I rea You’re the mess I’ve been looking for.”

Kara’s eyebrows knitted together. “The mess?”

Frank looked at her gently. “My life is always neat, Kara. I only focu on achievement, evaluation, and self-development. There’s no time to take care of anything else. But since you came ….”

He took the secretary’s hand. “My life has turned chaotic. It doesn’t

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“Are you insulting me?” Kara’s eyes narrowed..

“No,” Frank shook his head, half laughing. “I actually appreciate you. With that chaos and mess, you made me realize. I’m tired of shaping my destiny as my father’s perfect replacement. You are the strength for me to change.”

Kara’s eyes moved here and there, looking for an explanation. “You fell in love with me because I was the source of chaos in your life?”

“That’s hard to believe?”

“That’s impossible to believe,” Kara corrected firmly.

Slowly, Frank’s smile faded. A moment later, he looked at her with a resigned look. “But that’s the reality.”

“Yeah, yeah,” Kara nodded lightly. “I am a speck of blemish on your canvas. I remember.”

“Correction. You are the colors of my canvas. Do you know the function of colors? They give beauty to the world, just as you give meaning to every breath I take.”

Instead of being touched, Kara snorted. “You said love is not selfish. We’ll put our lover’s happiness above our own. But you want me to make your life less boring. If that’s the reason you like me, is that true

love?”

The man’s lips were pursed. The statement he had previously. composed was now crumpled.

“With you, I don’t need to be selfish. I don’t need to put on a mask or maintain my prestige, because you already know all my weaknesses. You are the right place for me to rest, Kara, to be myself without shame. In front of you, I feel like I don’t need to try. I like how your make me accept myself, as the way I am.”

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Pursing her lips, Kara angled her gaze to the top corner. “See? Your love is selfish. You only need me for your own good.”

Frank was at a loss for words. He didn’t know how to convince Kara

anymore.

“Yes, wanting you is a form of selfishness. But that way, your interests are above my interests, and your happiness becomes my happiness. Would it be selfish if I thought of you as special?”

Without looking away, Frank patted the hand that was still in his grasp. “When someone makes me happy, I want to make her happier. Is that wrong?”

Sensing the man’s sincerity, Kara swallowed hard. In silence, she pondered how easily life could turn things around.

In the past, Finnic loved her very much, while Frank hated her to the bone. But now, their roles had been swapped?

“I’m not as special as you think, Frank,” Kara admitted

expressionlessly. The corners of her lips looked heavy. “Maybe now, you think my presence makes your life more exciting. But later, you’ll get bored and in time, you’ll get sick of it.”

“No, Kara,” Frank interrupted with a sweet kiss on the back of her hand. “I know exactly what I like. Sandwiches, waves, the clouds liked them almost my whole life. When I really like something, not will ever move it from my heart.”

Kara snorted a little. “Finnic said it too.”

“But he’s not me….” Frank shifted forward, closing the distance between their meeting eyes.

“I’m not asking you to believe it now, but please give me a chance. After I get rid of all my problems, please… let me love you. After that, you can feel that I am sincere to you.”

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For a few seconds, Kara didn’t answer. She was reluctant to admit that her chest was tight with hope. She knew it was fragile.

“What’s your plan to defeat your grandfather?”

Frank tucked her hair behind her ear. “It’s safer if you don’t know. For now, just focus on the kids and find your happiness. When you find it, let me know.”

“Aren’t you afraid I’ll take advantage of you?” Kara joked, trying to distract herself from the pounding of her heart.

“I don’t mind, but I know, you’re not that kind of girl.”

The curve of Kara’s lips suddenly collapsed. If Finnic had thought like. that, he might not have fallen so far.

do?”

“Frank, if you were Finnic, what would you d

The CEO’s expression immediately changed when he heard that name. However, realizing that Kara’s inner wounds were peeling again, he immediately suppressed his emotions.

“If I didn’t know you, maybe I would do the same thing as that bastard.

Kara’s eyebrows rose slightly at that kind of answer.

“But, I, who already know you, will continue to hug you until you stop crying. Then, I will listen to your explanation carefully, and determine what punishment is appropriate for the person who framed you.”

Kara’s breath turned rough. Her eyes were hot, holding back the turmoil in her chest. “Are you sure you want to hug me?” Her voice started to get hoarse.

Frank nodded slightly. “Yeah, like this.” He pulled Kara into a hug then rubbed her back.

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The warmth felt so reassuring. For just a moment, Kara closed her eyes, letting the fatigue evaporate from her body.

“Feeling better?” Frank whispered as he recovered some distance, cupping Kara’s cheek.

The woman smiled sadly. Her eyes refused to meet. “I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay. I’m happy if I can relieve you. So, that bastard invited you?”

The corner of Kara’s lips twitched. “Yes, but I didn’t open it. I knew it was just meant to insult me.”

“You intend to come?”

Kara froze. Her eyes trembled, waiting for further explanation.

“What if you come to the party? I’m willing to be your man.”

“Are you kidding?” Kara laughed softly.

However, Frank shook his head firmly. “No, I’m serious. Let’s prove that their assumptions are not true. All your former office friends will

be there, right?”

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