Chapter 1163

Blake held onto Kevin’s arm. The two of them walked intimately hand in hand to the underground parking lot. Blake asked, “Where are you going today? When will you be back? Can you pick me up after I finish work tonight?”

Kevin replied, “It depends. I’m not usually this free.”

Blake was unhappy. “Kevin Harrison, you’re not working in the company anymore. What are you busy with every day? You promised yesterday to give us a try. Why can’t you prioritize me? Or you can tell me what you’re busy with!”.

Kevin’s current plans involved shady and nefarious deeds, so there was no way he could tell Blake about them.

Zach was still in a coma, and Kevin was not really sure what he should do next.

Cecilia had already started making big moves, preparing to take over the company. So, Kevin believed what he needed to do now was to hurry and finish what needed to be done.

Kevin thought, ‘Blake staying by my side will only be a burden. Since there are things I can’t tell her, I’ll wait for her enthusiasm to fade, and she’ll leave on her own.’

“Just focus on your own work,” Kevin responded.

It was during the morning rush hour, and the traffic was a bit congested. Blake held the yogurt in her hand, looking unhappy.

She thought, ‘I’m afraid I might never experience Kevin comforting me.’

They arrived near the company ten minutes before Blake had to clock in at the company. They were incredibly punctual. Jardin Tower was just nearby; it would take her only three minutes to get there.

Kevin asked, “What are you still waiting for?”

When Kevin turned his head to look at Blake, she leaned in and kissed him near his mouth. “Call me when you’re done with your stuff.

Whether you come to look for me, or I go and look for you, I’m okay with both.”

Kevin was left stunned by her kiss.

After unbuckling her seatbelt, Blake held herself and ran to the company’s entrance against the wind. She managed to clock in on time.

She looked back and saw Kevin was still there.

The air conditioning was on in the office. Everyone seemed somber as if something huge had happened. She whispered to an editor,”

What’s going on?”

The editor responded, “It’s Mr. Xander. Not sure what happened, but he scolded Maggie. She’s still crying in the pantry. Hard to believe Mr. Xander could be so terrifying when he’s angry.”

Blake pondered, ‘Liam got angry? How’s that possible? He’s always been very calm and gentle.’

Blake knocked on Liam’s office door and saw him sitting at his desk.

When he turned around, she was slightly taken aback. “W-What happened? Why are your eyes so red? Did you pull another all-nighter writing?”

Liam saw the clothes she was wearing, stood up quickly, and suddenly went to hug Blake. He lowered his head, and his eyes were filled with pain.

He slowly spoke in a husky, low voice, “Can you… not be with him?

Whatever he does for you, I can do too. Can you be with me instead?”