Pete raised his hand, vowing in a way that was both yful and endearing. I ignored his attempts to be cute and shook my head. I didn''t want him to regret his decisionter. "How about five days?" he asked.


    I stayed silent.


    "Three days, but not a day less, Ari." He became serious.


    "No matter what you say, I can''t let you swallow this anger on your own. So, stop trying to persuade me. I''ve set my heart on you. If I can''t even protect you, what kind of man am I?"


    All the words I wanted to say got stuck in my throat, blocked by the determination in his eyes. All I could ask was, "What are you nning to do?"


    "You don''t need to know, but I guarantee it''ll make him regret it!" Pete''s expression turned fierce. "I need my dad to realize that losing me would be a huge loss. His eldest son isn''t invincible!" "You won''t go too far, will you?" My face turned pale in the video, afraid Pete might do something reckless.


    "It''s my brother and my dad. No one''s getting hurt. They''ll just lose some money."


    "Alright. As long as you know your limits."


    "Alright then. I''ll transfer some money to youter. If you see any furniture you like in Lexton City, just buy it and have it sent to the house.


    "We can figure out the arrangements when I get there. From now on, I''ll handle all the heavy tasks at home. I can''t let my sweetheart tire herself out."


    The term "sweetheart" caught me off guard, and I touched my cheek, feeling a bit flustered. "What are you talking about?"


    "I''m talking about you, my sweetheart!" Pete winked mischievously.


    Hearing Pete call me "sweetheart" over and over made me a bit embarrassed. However, the anxiety I had been feeling for days finally began to fade under his influence.


    As we ended the call, Pete sounded reluctant. "It feels like a dream. I really can''t wait for us to meet in three days."


    I nodded and smiled at him. "I''m looking forward to it too."


    "But when that timees, I''ll just be a rich kid with nothing else to my name. You won''t mind that I only have money, right?


    "I feel like you''re just showing off."


    "Ha ha. Our family isn''t doing too bad, and I''ve saved up quite a bite over the years. I was worried you would think I''m broke, but I''m already looking into local


    businesses.


    "Once we''re settled, I''ll talk to some friends about investments. Don''t worry. I''ll earn enough to take care of you."


    "I can earn money too," I said seriously.


    "Wow. My sweetheart is really impressive." Pete grinned yfully.


    I scoffed and ended the call.


    As I thought about it, I realized Yasmine had been out of town for quite some time. Tomorrow was the day she was supposed to return to Radiant City.


    I left a message for Dous, telling him to report to Yasmine at Jay Caldwell & Co. in Radiant City after the celebration banquet ended.


    I also sent Yasmine a message, telling her that I nned to settle down with Pete in Lexton City.


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    immediately,ining that I had a new boyfriend and hadn''t told her right away. But after waiting a long time, she still hadn''t replied.


    I couldn''t help but feel worried. Assuming she was busy, I left her another message, asking her to help arrange some work for Dous. told her that once I was settled in Lexton City, I would bring him over.


    Not wanting to stay alone in the dark hotel room, I booked a train ticket to Lexton City that very night.