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I nodded quickly.
In front of everyone, Theodore pulled me into a hug. “Do you have any idea how long I’ve been looking for you p>
I froze.
What the hell? This looked like we had some kind of history together.
Everyone around us was staring, clearly enjoying the drama I quickly patted his back. “Mr. Harrington, people are gonna get the wrong idea p>
That snapped him back to reality.
He let go and turned to the crowd. “Sorry, I got carried away Evelyn and I have met before. To be precise, she saved my life. I hope you can understand why I’m so excited p>
“Whoa, Mr. Harrington’s lifesaver? You’re not planning to throw yourself at Evelyn p>
“Always been the plan, just hadn’t come across Evelyn until now p>
I’d been smiling at Theodore’s explanation at first.
But when I heard that, my blood ran cold.
What the fuck, Theodore? Are you serious right now?
We’d met once. Years ago. If he hadn’t brought it up, I wouldn’t have even remembered him.
And now he was talking about marrying me?
I shot him a look, trying to signal him to knock it off.
But Theodore looked dead serious. “Evelyn, I’m not joking. I mean every word p>
What could I even say to that? I just gave an awkward laugh
The party continued, but Theodore and I left early.
We went up to the rooftop terrace. Theodore started talking a lot.
He told me how he’d been searching for me all these years.
How he’d fallen in love with me.
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“Stop p>
He was getting more and more worked up. I had to cut him off. “How can you be sure it’s….love”
“We’ve only met once p>
“Evelyn, have you ever heard of love at first sight p>
“I have. But we barely know each other. You don’t really know me. How can you be sure you’d still feel this way after getting to know me? And saying something like this in public… it’s honestly p>
“I know it’s inappropriate. But the second I saw you, I didn’t want to lose you again. I know there are guys at the company who are into you p>
“Do you know how I found out you were here? My assistant mentioned some girl from the branch office who’s really popular and crazy talented at her job. I had no idea it was you until I saw your name on the trip roster. I changed my plans just to come here. I’ve been watching you for days now. You’re even better than I imagined p>
I had to admit, Theodore was sincere.
The way he said all this-it didn’t feel creepy or manipulative.
After a solid five-minute confession, I finally started to process what was happening.
“Do you know about my past p>
I looked at him nervously.
He nodded, then practically exploded. “Finding out the truth almost killed me! What the hell were you thinking back then? How did you end up with a guy like that p>
Oh no.
Theodore was on a roll now.
I’d never seen a CEO who could talk this much.
And every single thing he said hit a nerve.
I couldn’t take it anymore. “Enough p>
I practically shouted to get him to stop. Theodore finally realized he’d gone overboard.
He laughed awkwardly. “My bad…I kinda lost it there p>
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