own, Tristan waited for an answer, but not a peep

tly burned into ash. What remained in his grip was the cigarette butt, but Carlos had yet to realize it. His eyes were g

unning, her pace was steady. Her face, on the other hand, was as red as a ripe apple. It was so adorable. One careful glance, and a person would

stan turned around to reiterate his report, his boss had already averted his gaze from the screen. On

10 minutes later since the beginning, Debbie was ahead of everyone again. Everyone witnessed how much effort she

approvingly. Even the students who could not see everything clearly from a distance had joined in the cheering when they heard that Debbie was taking the lead again. Everything else was dro

finish line. All of a sudden, surprised exclamations came from the cro

e realized that they had pulled out of the race. On the other hand, Dixon, who had been in the sixth place, had tripp

him -- the distance growing with each step she took, she let out a low growl and th

split second, the former silver medal

But before he could string a few more words together, Debbie was already standing before him wit

he race and it brought his focus back. If not for him, he had to keep going for Debbie who had

t. As soon as he stood up, the throb in his legs made him

s hurt." He shook his head, feeling defeated. "I... I c

ncouraged him. "Doctor, it's just a couple of s

for her when she got into trouble with the teachers. This time, however, he was t

nd started running again. It did not hurt as much, though, as

e venue, the students screamed at the top of t

owd. "Debbie, I love you!" It was received with a lot of giggling

rtook some runners in front of them. Eventually, when they reac

iend engraved Runner #961's compassion in the hearts of everyone at the venue.

ppened in the race. Although he did not show it,

rtlessly with their hands, tossed her in the air, and caught her. They repeated this a few mo

her, ' he thought in annoyance. 'Seducing

, and welcomed her bed with open arms. A lot

atter of hours, including an awarding for winners. What was more, the sp

t shout out loud in disbelief. 'Carlos?' she thought angrily. 'Seriously! Why is he everyw

onnection. It's like wherever you go, he appears to be there as well!" Debbie sighed. 'A special connection

"I won't clash with him at the ceremony," assured Debbie. "Just that... well, who'd have thought that he'll be awarding the medals?" Huffing in a grumpy manne

Kristina chimed in, "Actually, Debbie. I envy you. How lucky you are to get to run into Carlos so many times! He's so handsome, so rich. He's just everything. It's like fate." Then, the dreamy look which had been present on her face a moment ago, disappe

nd more powerfu

stina chased that thought away from her mind. In Alori

ndsome. I just don't understand why you're not attracted to him." She then tilte

anaged to make it easy for her to dislike him. Why? Every time they met, he would run his mouth off, and his sarcasm would get on her nerves. Also, why on earth did he have to make such a fuss out of a kiss? When it ca

n off on the wrong foot. Yet both seemed

es. "Does he not have to work somewhere? Isn't he some CEO of a multinational group? Shouldn't he have some company-related things to attend

r. "They sponsored the clothes, sneakers, and the prizes. As the boss of Hilto

istina added. "It's not surprising at all to see Hilton Group at a marathon event." Even

e was, after all, the richest bachelor in Alorith. Only Debbie seemed to be repulsed b

rd-place platform. When the crowd started to scream,

ack leather shoes, the man got

elegant demeanor, he looked even more gorgeous than was usual. Every single woman off stage kept

, he would be so perfect. Unobtainable, dashing, and in

s," she announced, her voice trembling from the sheer thrill of being near him, "who we

ost. His face remained nonchalant as though he had never met the woman before. When he stood in front of her, she lifted her head