CHAPTER 61: CONFESSION (2)

Stelle was always straightforward and did whatever she wanted, which was also one of the reasons people didn’t like her. Even though they acted amiable to her face, they couldn’t hide it from her whose intuition was high.

So, after thinking for some time, she threw her head back and thought, ’Who cares about anything? I just want to be happy, and I will achieve it no matter what.’

And her happiness lay with her sister and Max.

’Wait! If she doesn’t get together with Dummy, then she would marry someone else? Doesn’t that mean we will be separated?’

That thought horrified her to the core. She had always lived with her sister and shared everything with her. Wasn’t that the reason they had worked so hard to annul her previous arranged engagement?

She took a deep breath, finally making a decision, and turned around to face Max once again. She held his hand, surprising him, and got closer.

Looking directly into his eyes, she asked, "How confident are you in wooing my sister?"

Although a little taken aback, Max didn’t back away and smiled back with confidence, "More than you can imagine."

"Then, what about my clan? What are you going to do with them? They’ll definitely oppose this relationship," Stelle asked, shifting even closer.

"Why do you think I’m so hungry for power? Before true power, everyone needs to bend their knee or die opposing it," Max smirked beneath his mask. "I have confidence in me, not just in my potential or anything, but in myself."

Stelle smiled as well, hearing that. She had seen his perspective on the world, even with that ridiculous cheat of his. He would definitely go a long way.

He was the only person she knew who had the potential to face everything to protect them.

Stelle had heard that people were attracted to strong individuals, and now she could feel it too.

A wide grin appeared behind her mask as she asked, "How serious are you with me?"

"Enough that I can take any life for you and also give my life for you," Max said with all seriousness.

"Are you going to take more wives?" Stelle asked.

Max flinched slightly, but he also didn’t want to make a relationship based on lies, so he decided to be truthful.

"I can’t see the future clearly, but probably yes," Max said, facing her. "I know I’m a fickle man, but my love for you and Charlotte will never remain the same no matter who joins us."

Seeing her frown, he smirked and added, "It will just increase because you both are too wonderful. How do you expect me to love you the same?"

Stelle took a deep breath to calm her pounding heart and asked, "Alright, one last question. Do you know it’s my birthday today?"

For a second, a glint passed through his eyes, which he soon concealed, and asked, "It’s your birthday today? Why didn’t you tell me sooner?"

Stelle smiled behind her mask and lowered her head, ’He knew about it. My other self actually trusted and loved him enough to tell him such a big secret. Perhaps I can try and find out the reason.’

In the next second, she almost wanted to slap herself as she thought, ’I am making so many excuses just to do what I want. He is ready for it, and I’m also ready.’

As she was lost in thoughts, Max dropped to his knees, and the ceiling of the tram opened, showering him with moonlight.

Under the bright moonlight, Max took out a pair of beautiful silver bracelets with a transparent gem on top of each. Looking closer, one could see a flicker of flame burning inside the gems.

He took off his mask and smiled at her. Even though Max wasn’t the most handsome face she had ever seen, in that particular moment, he was the most handsome man she had ever laid her eyes on.

Her breaths hitched, her heart refused to listen to her and struggled in her chest as she awaited the words she wanted to hear.

"Stelle, I like you. Will you be my girlfriend?" Max asked, stretching his hand, holding the bracelets.

Stelle stared at him and laughed out loud, making him confused. Then, she shifted her mask down and said, "I was waiting for some over-the-top confession, you know? And you just went with the most common one."

"Hey! You think I’m having it easy here? My legs are practically trembling, and my mind is shutting down due to anxiety," Max complained. "Do you know how scared I am?"

Before he could say anything more, Stelle leaned forward and peeked at his lips. It only lasted for a second, but it seemed like an eternity for both of them.

She quickly backed away, leaving a dumbstruck look on Max’s face and a creeping red on her own.

She cleared her throat slightly and said, "I have nothing to offer, and I can be a handful sometimes. My personality isn’t great, and my body isn’t hot..."

She licked her lips and said, "What I mean is, I have nothing to offer right now, but I swear I will work hard to improve myself and become the best girlfriend you can have."

She touched the bracelet and smirked, "And I will also make sure we satisfy your every demand so that you don’t look for other women."

Max couldn’t believe that it was real for a second, but it was true. He now had a girlfriend who he liked a lot.

He smiled and put the bracelet on her right hand, and she didn’t refuse it. "You have flaws, and I won’t deny that because I want you to improve and reach heights nobody can dream of. But know one thing: I fell for the current you too, so don’t put yourself down."

After she put the other bracelet on his left hand, he leaned forward and went close to her face. She backed away slightly, but there was the window stopping her.

He smiled, took her hand in his, and pressed his lips on hers. This time, neither of them held themselves back and enjoyed the pleasure their bodies gave them.

It was winter, and they needed each other’s warmth.

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