The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1551

She nodded. “Yes. You see, we were just your average middle-class family, but things took a turn for the better when we got under the wing of my uncle. I became a bit of a heiress. But now that he’s gone, those who used to do business with us for his sake have stopped. Life, you know, is just that real. You can tell from the suitors being introduced to me. Some of them wouldn’t even have the courage to meet me when my uncle was around.”

Chase had been focusing on Belinda’s personal situation, not aware that the disappearance of Theo, her uncle, had also affected their family’s business.

“Now that your uncle’s not around, why don’t we ask your parents if they want a son-in-law to help out? I may not be as strong as your uncle, but I do have some influence in the market in Greenhaven.”

Belinda blushed and looked away. “Stop kidding, Mr. Larios.”

Chase frowned. “I’m serious! Why do you always think I’m joking?”

Belinda avoided his gaze. “Because I’ve heard you speak so gently and seriously to many women. I can’t tell if you’re sincere or not, and I don’t want to get hurt again. So, I just don’t bother. I can’t attract a good man; I always end up

the bad ones.”

But I can really help your family’s current situation. Are you sure

to resist, so she quickly looked away. She had always been

to owe you any favors.”

be willing to help. Maybe you can see it as a way of me making up for any past wrongs.” Belinda shook her head. “No! You don’t owe me anything. It was all my own wishful thinking. If you really want to help,

feeling somewhat hurt. “Wow, you dislike me that much? You

I also don’t want to be friends with you.”

“Tell me why. Give me a good reason, and I’ll respect your

except that she knew she couldn’t trust herself not to fall