Chapter 71 Looking for Some Advantage

Upon seeing his sincere expression, Lilian felt a twinge of guilt in her heart. Has she gone too far? However, everything she did was for her best friend. Moreover, she suspected this man had not been entirely honest with her. She admitted, "It may have been a bit hasty, but we can take things slow. Let's get to know each other before rushing into anything. What do you think?" Lilian left her suggestion open-ended, giving herself room to maneuver in case he turned out to be a decent guy. She needed an exit strategy. Nelson shared her sentiment. The progression of their relationship seemed a bit too fast, especially when they did not know much about each other. "I feel the same way. How about we go for a walk together?" As Nelson caught Lilian's smile, his heart raced, and his gaze darted around. The words he spoke did not quite match the current situation. Lilian chuckled, "It's already noon. Have you forgotten we planned to have lunch?" "Ah, right! I booked a restaurant fo