He initially listened as an outsider. Ever since Xia Siyu kept her distance, he also restrained his feelings, trying to place their relationship on a level of friends and work colleagues.
On the surface, Xia Siyu appeared arrogant, but after working with her for seven years, he knew her personality well. Xia Siyu had always been pure-hearted, tough on the outside but soft on the inside, never surrounded by that much "genuine affection," nor manipulations. When he stepped back, she felt too embarrassed to argue with him, and ultimately, they signed the contract and had to cooperate.
His heart wasn't devoid of turmoil. He knew not to disturb Xia Siyu; the closer he got, the more she would repel. Even if he was tormented by jealousy into sleepless nights, he could only bear it with good temper. Everyone knew Xia Siyu was a blossoming flower, so how could he be the only butterfly eyeing it?
