Chapter 1713

"I don't like you, Kenan," Iris stated bluntly and unapologetically. "To be honest, I've admired Mr. Carter for many years. The only reason I approached you was because you're his friend. I just wanted a way to get closer to him. And as luck would have had it, he is interested in me, too. So us being together was only natural." She wasn't giving an excuse anymore but blatantly laying it all out in the open. Kenan felt his heart being crushed. It had been difficult for him to find someone he truly liked, only to discover that her affection for him was nothing more than a strategy to get close to his best friend. The pain was unbearable. Everyone always called him naive. But even the simplest person would feel deeply hurt in such a situation. "I understand." He forced a bitter smile. "Yes. That's exactly how it is! Kenan, I have never thought of you as anything special. Since I'm with Mr. Carter now, I'm off-limits. So stop having ideas about me!" Kenan's smile grew even more bitt