Divorce Me I'm Done Serving You (Ayla and Troy) novel Chapter 858

"I don't believe you've seen my perfect body and still want Edgar." James looked completely confident in himself. "Don't settle for less. Go for the better option."

When a man is too full of himself, it usually makes people cringe. But somehow, when James acted this way, it only made him more attractive. It was because he sounded so honest about it. He truly believed in himself without even a little doubt. When someone is that sure about something, the effect is completely different.

Halle could already imagine how awkward it would sound if Edgar ever said something like that. Of course, Edgar probably wasn't that narcissistic.

Halle said, "There are plenty of men out there. Even if I don't want Edgar anymore, there are still other choices. Who says I have to pick you?"

James raised a brow. "Are you trying to pressure me now?"

Halle looked at James's serious expression and suddenly sensed that he was being sincere. He wasn't just acting on impulse because they had slept together once. So much time had passed, yet he still hadn't given up on her. Honestly, that alone felt unbelievable. Halle knew she was attractive and capable enough to deserve the best. But real life was still about reality. Her family background couldn't compare to James's. A man like him had endless options and could meet all kinds of people. There was no reason for him to spend so much effort on her, especially when she had never really encouraged him.

Rich and powerful men like James usually didn't chase people. They simply chose whoever they wanted. No one would spend that much time and energy on just one person.

After thinking for a moment, Halle asked, "Are you serious about me, or are you just playing around?"

If she truly wanted a normal, lasting relationship, then she needed someone she could control—someone younger, or someone with less than her. James didn't fit either of those.

But if she only wanted something fun and casual, then James was perfect. He was handsome, easy to get along with, and very good in bed.

The problem was, if James wanted a serious relationship, then Halle didn't dare mess with him.

She wasn't the kind of person who could take full responsibility for someone's feelings. If she played around with him and later walked away, James would probably come after her for answers. And when that happened, she might not be able to handle the result.

Halle always thought carefully about risks before doing anything. She was not reckless like Bria, who did whatever she wanted. That was why Halle seemed carefree on the outside, but in reality, she was always very cautious.

If James kept chasing after her, then she needed to think about how to keep their relationship from getting too serious. Otherwise, things would only become more complicated.

James quickly sensed that her question was a trap. He thought for only a second before answering, "That depends on you. If you want something serious, then I'll be serious with you. If you just want to have fun, then that's basically my specialty. I'm actually a very good partner for that."

Halle laughed. "So you are willing to be a lose-making deal like that?"

James didn't care about her teasing at all. "That depends on who the person is. To me, this isn't a loss at all. It's an investment."

Halle tilted her head and looked at his face in the fading evening light. Then she smiled. "I'll think about it."

Halle drove to the Bowman residence. When she said she would think about it, she truly meant it.

James was a very smart man. Earlier, he had suddenly kissed her and crossed the line. That only meant one thing. After meeting Edgar, he had already decided that she wouldn't actually marry him.

Since that was the case, there was no reason for Halle to keep using Edgar as an excuse anymore. Acting stubborn would only make her look worse. It was better to take the lead herself.

Halle decided she would keep playing along with Edgar a little longer, push him until he finally admitted everything to his family, and bring this matter to an end. That was all.

Just as she was about to arrive, her phone vibrated. James had sent her a video.

Halle guessed it was probably another narcissistic video of him showing off his body. But instead, it was a video of him training a dog, teaching Lemon how to pee in the right spot.

Lemon had gotten chubbier and maybe a little slower. He couldn't understand many commands, and even when he did, he reacted slowly. But James stayed very patient. In the three-minute video, he spent all three minutes gently coaxing the dog along. His voice sounded gentle and calm, but it didn't feel fake or forced. He was just naturally relaxed, like he was simply playing with his dog.