Chapter 148. Surrender

Giselle clenched her jaw, her hands turning into fists. "I have admired you for a long time, Ed. You're an extraordinary man. That's why I applied to be your secretary. I wanted to learn a lot from you, to be with you as often as possible, always to accompany you."

Suddenly, Giselle shifted forward, her face showing more seriousness. "And looking at you now, is there any reason for me to stop liking you? You managed to become a successful CEO, yet you still maintain your impressive personality. Is it possible for me to let you be with someone else?"

Taking a deep breath, Giselle shook her head. "A man as good as you shouldn't waste your life on a woman like Alice. You should be with a great woman, too—like me."

"But I don't need a woman like you. I only need Alice. Never will I accept another woman," Edmund said.

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