Chapter 257. I Need You

Candice

"So, Miss Stone, are you ready to start working as a CEO?" I was about to ask him something else when he cut me off.

I nodded even though in my heart, I wasn't. "By the way, my Auntie wants to invite you over for dinner tonight."

His expression changed, and his brows knitted together. "I can't... I have something else planned."

"Oh, can I ask what it is?" The smirk he gave me made me wish I hadn’t asked. "I just want to know what to tell my Auntie."

"I have dinner meeting---for my future family," he said, beaming with pride.

He wasn't wearing a ring, so I figured he was still single. But the thought of him getting married filled me with dread.

My smile faded as sadness took over. I regretted hurting him. How could I ever make him love me again?

"Are you getting married?" I blurted out, unable to hold back my curiosity.

"Hopefully, it’ll be soon..." he muttered. "I’m not getting any younger, and I want to