Becoming the Richest Man Alive

Chapter 74

I will end up getting him in trouble if I tell him the truth and he acted impulsively to try to help me.

Amelia would never do anything to hurt an innocent bystander.

“You can talk to me. Trust me. I can help,” offered Casper with a genuine heart. He had a pleasant grin on as he stared at Amelia.

Casper knew what Amelia was thinking, but more than that, he understood her. She doesn’t know that the person who rescued her is the heir of the Simpson family and has the power to pretty much alter reality.

Amelia turned to the man sitting beside her. His gaze is so clear, warm, and kind.

She noticed that he had a mesmerizing aura that could make women swoon in the sense of security he inspired. It was the kind of strength that radiated from the deeper parts of his soul, and she was tempted to rest her head on his shoulder. She wanted that sense of security to wrap her up.

Amelia was stunned for a moment there. The man in front of me is wearing cheap clothes, and it is obvious that he is not wealthy. Why does he exude an aura this unique?

Despite her suspicion, Amelia stubbornly shook her head. Her entire body trembled, and her mind cleared, so she said, “You shouldn’t ask about this again. The people who are after me are worse than the pretentious, rich brats, so you shouldn’t get yourself involved. Stop asking, okay? I won’t tell you, anyway.”

“Well, okay then,” said Casper.

He didn’t push when he saw how stubborn Amelia was being. He simply got another piece of tissue out of his pocket and handed it to Amelia before teasing, “Here, wipe your tears away or the lake will be jealous of how much water you can generate.”

It’s probably not urgent, so I can take my time. I’ll ask her after she is more stable and is comfortable sharing her issues with me. I’m sure she’ll tell me.

“Okay,” murmured Amelia, before she rolled her eyes at Casper in annoyance. She accepted the tissue and wiped her tears away before saying, “Thank you for what you did earlier. If it hadn’t been for you, I would’ve already died. I’m Amelia, by the way. I’m studying law.”

“It’s nice to meet you. I am Casper, and I am studying finance and business administration,” replied Casper with a smile. He introduced himself, but he kept his secret identity hidden.

“It’s nice to meet you, too. Oh, by the way, try this cappuccino. It’s really delicious,” offered Amelia.

She used both hands to pick up the coffee placed on the ground and offered it to Casper. Her big, round eyes stared at him.

“Huh? For me? I can’t accept something so expensive…”

Casper shook his head to refuse her offer, but seeing how sincere she was prompted him to accept it.

He knew that Amelia was trying to thank him, so he had no choice but to drink it. If he didn’t, the ridiculously kind woman would feel bad about it.

Naturally, Casper wasn’t actually going to finish the entire cup of coffee. He simply took a sip and handed the cup back to Amelia.

“Here, it’s not right to keep something so good for myself. You should finish the rest,” suggested Casper.

He knew that the woman in front of him loved coffee and was especially fond of the cappuccinos. If she didn’t, she wouldn’t have spent a small fortune on the coffee to make it her last drink.

Amelia felt a little embarrassed when she stared at the coffee she truly loved. However, she couldn’t handle it when Casper insisted that she had some as well, so she ended up accepting it and sipping it. She cherished the fragrant taste of the coffee swirling in her mouth and the way the foam spread the aftertaste.

She didn’t mind drinking the coffee after Casper had some. Instead, she looked calm about it.

“You should drink some more. There’s too much coffee in here, and I will definitely be stuffed if I finished it all.”

Amelia handed the coffee back to Casper as she spoke in an embarrassed tone.

He didn’t actually believe that she would be stuffed even if she downed the sizeable cup of coffee. Moreover, he could tell that she hadn’t had her dinner.

“Alright, then, let’s enjoy it together,” said Casper.

He took the coffee and sipped some before handing it back to Amelia.

She blushed as she stared at the cup, but she accepted it, anyway.

“Come sit closer… Actually, I can do it,” said Casper.

He inched over to Amelia’s side and got close to her, but she didn’t find it weird or felt uncomfortable. Instead, she felt like it was the most natural thing to do.

Hence, as the night passed on, two youngsters sat together on the field near the lake behind BU. The large cup of coffee became the beverage they shared and marked the beginning of their story together.

Years would pass, and someday, they would reminisce on the memory they made that day by the lake. Their hearts would still stir, and they would feel warm.

Grumble.

Both Casper and Amelia heard their stomachs grumbling in hunger just as they finished that cup of coffee. The two of them turned to one another and laughed simultaneously in embarrassment.

“You bought the cup of coffee, so let me treat you to dinner in return,” invited Casper sincerely and politely. He was worried about Amelia over-worrying, so he added, “I finished a part-time job earlier and have some extra cash with me.” Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

He was actually telling the truth. He went to do a part-time job some time ago and earned about a thousand in cash. However, he never had the chance to spend it, so he could use that money to treat Amelia to a meal.

Truth was, Casper really worried that she would reject his offer, so he stared at Amelia in anticipation.

She had already tucked her long, dark hair behind her ears by then, and her stunning facial features revealed themselves to Casper. Her sexy lips, her smooth skin, her beautiful eyes, her cute nose… everything seemed so perfect.

Everything about Amelia screamed grace and beauty.

However, Casper saw something in those aesthetically pleasing eyes. Extreme humility. She had the kind of eyes that told everyone just how low her self-esteem was, and that made her extremely different from Giselle, who was rather confident.

“Okay,” replied Amelia.

She could feel her stomach protesting, so she accepted the invitation while blushing. Her heart was also beating fast at the time.

She had led a difficult life. It didn’t matter if she was in kindergarten, middle school, high school, or university. No one wanted to be her friend, so she was always lonely. Hostile and hateful glares followed her everywhere.