Overwhelmed by the Billionaire’s Persistent Pursuit

Chapter 256: It was a complete and total mess. Bettina held Candice's arm and said softly, "How about we celebrate your birthday this year? You haven't celebrated your birthday in three years. You really should stop living in the past. It's not doing you any good. You should look forward to the future." Hearing Bettina's words, Milton frowned. He finally understood why Candice didn't want to celebrate her birthday. It all started when her parents died in a car crash three years ago. That was why she refused his cake.

Candice was about to say no, but Bettina quickly put one hand over her forehead and said, "Oh, I'm feeling a little faint all of a sudden. The stress you're giving me right now must be starting to get to me." She collapsed into Candice's arms and continued, "I haven't eaten anything since I got up this morning. I'm so hungry. I feel like I'm going to lose consciousness from hunger." Knowing that Bettina was just pretending, Candice said helplessly, "Then have a bite of the cake on the table. I want some, too.

I haven't had breakfast either." Hearing that, Bettina gasped dramatically and retorted, "You honestly don't expect me to eat something sweet on an empty stomach, do you? I feel weak now. I want something savory. And don't make me eat instant noodles again. You can't cook anything else. I'm going to cry if I have to eat another bowl." Candice didn't know how to respond. Indeed, she couldn't cook. At this moment, Milton glanced at Bettina and almost chuckled because she was really good at acting. He checked his watch. It was already eleven o'clock in the morning-almost lunchtime.

Then he said, "I'll take you out to eat. What do you want for lunch?" Hearing that, Bettina immediately stood up and replied, "King crab pasta, white truffle, Bluefin tuna, and caviar." Candice stared at her best friend with wide eyes. All those dishes she mentioned were worth at least a thousand dollars. Bettina was really good at bending anyone to her will. gⱯlnσνℓs․com hosts the latest chapters "You got it. Let me just go put on some clothes." Then Milton left, opened the door to Raul's apartment, and went inside. After Milton shut the door, Candice glared at Bettina.

"I'm really starving right now, Candy. And now Milton is going to take us out for lunch." Bettina grinned and added, "This is a rare chance for you to celebrate your birthday. Go get changed, too. Hurry up." Candice frowned and replied, "I didn't agree to any of this. This was your idea." "Yes, yes, it was my idea. We can celebrate your moving as well along with your birthday. Your parents would be happy for you if they saw you moving on from your past. Go on, get changed." Bettina pushed Candice into her room. Candice had no choice but to put on a light camel knitted dress.

Somehow, she no longer felt opposed to celebrating her birthday. When Candice and Bettina stepped out of the apartment to meet Milton, they found him standing outside and waiting for them. . . .