Awake for Love: My Coma Bridegroom novel Chapter 70

Melinda's infatuation vanished from her face in a snap.

"Though I can't be absolutely sure, it's likely true," Derek continued, "I haven't told you before because we were on good terms and I thought his virtues could make up for this flaw."

Melinda's body felt a bit cold. After a while, she took a shaky sip of her red wine.

"Melinda, there's no denying that he has remarkable qualities, but he also possesses a significant flaw. You don't need to idolize him to such an extent. If you do end up marrying him, I'll genuinely be concerned for your safety," Derek stated calmly while skillfully cutting into his steak.

"He must have his reasons... I believe he's not a bad guy..." Melinda murmured after a pause, "If he's that bad, I would have known. I've been around him for years, enough to see his true colors."

Derek laughed at her naivety: "Not long ago a serial killer was caught. He'd been on the run for over a decade, during which he'd been working a regular job and his colleagues thought he was honest and kind..."

"Derek! You're crossing the line!" Melinda snapped, "I can make my own judgments, you don't need to butt in!"

"I knew you'd be upset if I badmouthed him, that's why I've never told you before." Derek shrugged his shoulders innocently, "Keep dreaming! If you ever want out, our home's doors will always be open for you."

Melinda: "No thanks! I've got my own house!"

"Seems like Elijah pays you quite generously," Derek teased.

Ever since Melinda started working, she hadn't asked for a dime from the Marcia family, to which Derek was the heir.

"Regardless, he's definitely a good boss. Even if I can't have him, I'm willing to stay by his side." Melinda said faintly, raising her glass, "Here's to you winning over Violette. I remember you've never failed to woo a woman, hope this time's no different!"

"I have confidence in myself," Derek clinked glasses with her.

A week later, in the president's office of the Bourne Group.

Brandon came to share some gossip about SwiftStream Capital with Elijah.

"Wasn't Derek planning to invest in the Dennis Group? Apparently, Violette still hasn't given him a clear response." Brandon grinned ear to ear, "I also heard that Derek has been asking her out frequently this week, for meals, hiking, exhibitions... He's pulling out all the stops, but Violette is completely indifferent, completely ignoring him..."

Joey said, "Mr. Marcia's hit a brick wall! He's quite the Casanova, his ex-girlfriends were all top-notch, each one head over heels for him, but he always managed to slip away unscathed and remain friends with them. Who would've thought Ms. Dennis isn't falling for his tricks."

Elijah looked grim, he didn't find this amusing.