Rapheal was taken aback by her straightforwardness. He had wanted to take things slow, moreso because he had never had a relationship with the opposite gender before and he didn't want to ruin it.The only experience he had was the arrange marriage with Riley in his last life. Although it was proven that they weren't blood related, it still made him uncomfortable.And Riley's dislike for him was so clear that they lived even worst that strangers. They never even shared a bed, although later he was cuckolded had made to raise a child that wasn't his.The memory was distant, and Rapheal didn't feel much as he thought back.He looked at Niko and didn't try to deny it. Stating sincerely "Yes. I do like you."After saying this he watches her fold both her arms in front of her chest, giving him a stare down. "Then why aren't you asking me out?"Rapheal choked and was immediately turned speechless.'was it okay to be this blunt?'"We have known each other for almost a year now. It is safe

But since he already had plans on driving a lap to unwind, Rapheal didn't see a reason to refuse. So he nodded. "Okay.""Are you guys really serious?" Gerald asked incredulously. "If you lose this time, don't blame me for telling everyone that the all racers from Atlanta can't amount to anything.""Do what you want." Hebrew sipped his drink nonchalantly, ready to watch the show."Are you going to race with your car? How about I have someone prepare something for you." Uyi asked asked considerably.The car Rapheal drove to the place was a Audi A4 which was non S line.It was okay on normal days but since this was a race he had to take seriously it might not do. Rapheal nodded. "Sure. Thanks.""You don't have a racing car?" Gerald said in disapproval. "Are you really a racer?""Didn't bring it." Rapheal shrugged in response."Really? Or you just can't afford one?" Hearing this Gerald let out a loud scoff. He turned to the others and asked. "Is this really your best?""Atleast he is enou

The boardroom was thick with tension and the atmosphere was unprecedentedly heavy. Sitting around the meeting table were 12 shareholders of the Devereux conglomerate. They were all seasoned business veterans that could be taken lightly. The chairman threw a side glance at Dante who returned the look calmly before clearing his throat. He adopted a solemn expression as he said. "Today's meeting was called to address concerns related to the company and the vacant position of the chief executive officer." Murmurs spread out like a ripple around the table, mainly of complaints and dissatisfaction. Someone snorted loudly. "The company's concern or the meeting you orchestrated to push the person you already decided on into the CEO seat?" "Exactly. Whatever agenda you are trying to push today is simply impossible. We have had enough of this tyrannical administration." another added coldly. "Your accusation is baseless. Everything I do is for the interest of this company." The chair

Rapheal texted Niko when he arrives at the front of the company's and it didn't take up to ten minutes before she walked out."Good evening." He greeted her softly as she got in and naturally leaned over to help her with her seat breath.Niko held her breath. She felt herself been enveloped by his natural scent and her fingers curled around the edge of the seat."How was work?" Rapheal withdrew his hands, sat up, and asked."Fine." Feeling that her words were a bit curt she added. "We ran through some plot change and character development arcs.""For the new book?" Rapheal asked with interest and she nodded."just a bit more editing and proofreading and it will be ready to be released." She explained. "Good. I will like to read it later." Although he didn't like reading much, since it was his girlfriend's book , Rapheal felt that he needed to show his support.Niko's eyes widen and she blurted out hurriedly. "No. you can't read it." "Why can't I read it?" Rapheal asked in confusion.

Dante was squatting in front of a small convenience store. His appearance was a a whole 180 degrees different from how he was just a month ago. Clothes dirty and rumpled. His hair stuck from all sides and there was a trace of stubble on his chin. It someone from the past were to see him they would have a hard time recognizing this proud son of the Devereux family who once had everything under his fingertips. Now he was reduced to hiding away during the day and not daring to step out of the shadows. Those that Noah worked with in the black market whose business was hanged halfway because of the accident and goods seized by the authorities were now after them. Wanting recompensation. But where would Dante find the money from? All their different houses and Villa's had been seized by the bank and they had to move out and squeeze into a small one. Every morning he's wake up with headaches of either his mother crying loudly or his sister complaining how her room couldn't fi