The Billionaire Stands Up for Me-Chapter 162: Where to Stay Tonight

After saying this, he hugged me tightly again and kissed my forehead with restraint.

I know, with so many people around, his heart is overflowing with longing, yet he can only suppress it.

And aren’t I doing the same?

At this moment, I really don’t want to eat; I just want to go back to the hotel.

As for what we do, grown-ups understand.

However, with so many people present, no matter how much I desire, I can only suppress it.

Acting calm and composed, I went with him to eat. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"The food made by foreigners is really average, far worse than yours." Daniel Carter indeed couldn’t get used to the foreign recipe, almost criticizing it with every bite.

I thought of the actions of my colleagues and couldn’t help but laugh, "Our company has been here a few times, experienced colleagues brought instant noodles this time."

Daniel Carter listened and was curious, "Did you bring any?"

"No, I’m not very particular about food, as long as I’m full, it’s fine."

After all, growing up in the Miller Family, I endured all kinds of hardships.

I don’t know how many leftovers I’ve eaten, where do I have the privilege to be picky?

If I dared to be picky, I’d be hungry.

So these overseas foods don’t seem like any dark cuisine to me, at least they are made from fresh ingredients, better than leftovers.

Daniel Carter glanced at me, his eyes showing obvious care, "That was in the past when you didn’t have the means. Now you have the ability to improve your life quality."

"Yeah, I haven’t treated myself poorly even though I’m under billions of debt. I eat and drink well, don’t worry." I joked along with him.

Speaking of billions of debt, I remembered the main business.

"Oh right, the company dividends came down before the New Year, I got some money but been too busy to tell you. I’ll transfer it to you after we finish eating."

Daniel Carter sighed, his handsome face somewhat helpless, "Do you really need to calculate it so clearly, eager to draw a line with me? It seems like I traveled all this way just to urge you to repay the debt."

I chuckled, deliberately acting coy to soften him up: "I know that’s not what you mean, and I know you aren’t short of money to spend. But owing money makes me uneasy. I just want to pay off your money soon so I can be completely free."

Debt-free, light as a feather.

I long for that feeling.

Not only would the work pressure be lighter, but it feels like the soul could freely fly.

Daniel Carter didn’t respond to this, instead, after finishing the meal and putting down the utensils, he seriously looked at me and said, "Since we’re together, and our feelings are genuine, as a man, shouldn’t I take on more responsibilities? Shouldn’t I do something for my girlfriend?"

I looked toward him, not understanding what he wanted to convey.

"Your mother’s Bracelet, let’s take it as my token of love for you, and you don’t need to repay the remaining debt. Is that okay?"

Daniel Carter stared at me, solemnly serious.

I paused with the utensils in my hand, looking at him equally seriously.

Honestly, I was very tempted by this proposal.

But there was still a mysterious sense of pride inside me that didn’t want our pure and clean love to involve massive amounts of money.

That sum of money, even for the wealthy, is a huge amount.

But how to refuse without hurting his pride?

I pondered for a moment, then lowered my head to continue eating, seemingly casually mentioning: "Didn’t you already give me a token of love, that handkerchief?"

"Handkerchief?" Daniel Carter was puzzled.

"Yeah, handkerchief. It was the one you handed to me at Adrian Gordon and Sophie Miller’s wedding, later when I wanted to return it to you, you didn’t take it."

Back then I found it strange that a grown man would intentionally leave a handkerchief with a woman, it felt like some kind of hint.

Sure enough, my sixth sense was accurate.

Daniel Carter laughed, evidently recalling it.

I directly asked: "Did you intentionally leave it for me?"

Daniel Carter pursed his lips, his laughter gentle and shy, staying silent.

Apparently, he did.

"So you already gave me a token of love, no need for the Bracelet."

"A handkerchief, it’s not worth much."

"But your sentiment is invaluable, you haven’t forgotten me all these years, that persistence is invaluable. To me, there are no two things more valuable."

For the first time, I could openly say such cheesy and romantic words.

Daniel Carter slowly inhaled again, adoringly yet helplessly sighed, "Your temperament is the most stubborn I’ve ever seen."

"This is having principles." I’ve eaten my fill, put down the utensils, picked up the napkin to wipe my mouth then continued, "We’re together, you can give me gifts and I can give you gifts, but once we’re together, the previous debts shouldn’t be written off - those are two separate matters."

Actually, I’ve told him this once already, back when I repaid him last time.

Today I’m emphasizing it again.

Once I finished speaking, without waiting for his response, I grabbed my phone and immediately transferred the money to him.

"Check if you’ve received it, only a few million, not much... but once my company grows bigger and stronger, I’ll earn more and more." I’m confident in the company’s future.

Daniel Carter nodded, "Alright, when you become a little rich woman, I too won’t need to fight so hard."

"Deal, if we’re together in the future, I can support you too."

We joked around, and before we could get up, my phone rang.

I glanced at it and said with a smile, "It’s Wennie Lane calling, she must be bored alone."

"Hello, Wennie..."

"Lily, you haven’t finished work yet? Are you planning to stay up all night?" Wennie Lane asked anxiously.

"Finished, I’m with..." I glanced at the man opposite, the corner of my mouth shyly uncontrollable, "Um... Daniel Carter is here, I’m having dinner with him."

"What? You’re having dinner with him? Didn’t you think whether I’m hungry?" Wennie Lane immediately exclaimed, "Good for you Lily, once you have a man you forget about your best friend! While I traveled half the world to support your career!"

I know she’s deliberately exaggerating, smiled and didn’t mind, after she finished her complaints, I said, "I haven’t forgotten Eldest Miss Trenton, I specially packed food for you, I’ll be back shortly."

The restaurant is not far from the hotel, it’s only about ten minutes back.

As I spoke, Daniel Carter called a waiter to settle the bill, then picked up the packed food indicating that it’s time to leave.

I got up to follow him, he habitually extended his hand to hold mine.

"That’s better, alright then, see you when you return."

"Okay, bye."

After hanging up the phone, Daniel Carter asked me, "How’s the plan for tonight?"

I didn’t understand, "What do you mean by plan?"

His gaze deeply fixed on me, eyes filled with utmost ambiguity.

I instantly got it.

But suddenly dared not respond to this.

He specifically asked, what does it mean...

Is he thinking about sharing the bed tonight?

But I have very important things to do tomorrow, a whole day of hustle and bustle, if I’m physically drained tonight...

This question caused an unexpected tension between us.

From the restaurant to the hotel, the ten-minute journey, we both fell silent.

Arriving at the hotel, Eric Shaw went to get his luggage, while I stood by the car with the takeaway for Wennie Lane, momentarily at a loss.

He took his luggage, turned, and walked towards me.

I glanced at him, swallowed, and softly asked, "Are you... also staying at this hotel?"