Three Years Later, He Came Back Begging novel Chapter 378

Those were two of Bonnie's absolute favorites. Her eyes widened in surprise. "You actually brought fresh crab? Isn't that a hassle?"

Lawrence chuckled. "It's the perfect season for them. Don't worry, you won't have to lift a finger. I'll peel them for you."

Whenever she ate with him, she never had to deal with messy foods herself. Satisfied, she nodded. "Deal."

Once they finally cleared the traffic jam, the drive smoothed out. The playlist cycled through track after track. Bonnie had housed an impressive amount of seaweed and was starting to feel parched.

At the next red light, Lawrence unscrewed a thermos and handed it to her. She took it naturally and took a sip. The water was the perfect temperature, just bordering on hot.

He did things like this so effortlessly. As she drank, she realized that hanging out with him right now wasn't all that different from how it had been in Oasinia.

But something fundamental had changed.

The deliberate fawning and the eggshell-walking were completely gone from his eyes, his actions, and the overall vibe.

It felt completely natural.

He was even making jokes again.

She took a few more sips, screwed the cap back on, and set the thermos back in the cupholder. They chatted and listened to music, making the rest of the drive fly by.

By a little after ten, they arrived at the base of Ridgeview Peak.

Slowing the car down, Lawrence commented, "There are quite a few people here. I remember coming here to hike with Quentin back in high school. It was completely untouched back then. Now they've got full facilities."

Noticing her sudden dip in mood, Lawrence reached over and ruffled her hair gently. "There are plenty of historical buildings in Cabinda too. Cultural preservation is still a viable market right now."

"Even though the architectural industry is in a slump, it's not completely dead. I'd suggest not limiting yourself purely to architectural design. Your major is incredibly versatile. You could absolutely start your own firm covering architecture, interior design, and even brand design. If you combine that with social media and the current AI boom, you've got a very real shot at a successful startup."

Without sugarcoating it, he added directly, "You won't have to worry about clients or capital. Just consider me an angel investor."

Bonnie smiled, her eyes crinkling. His business sense was right in line with hers, though she hadn't considered tackling multiple sectors at once. She originally just wanted to make a name for herself in Cabinda's preservation circles.

But his advice had definitely broadened her horizons, and it sounded like a solid plan.

"Well, thank you in advance, Mr. Boss. But I'm still just a rookie. I'll need a few more years of experience before I'm ready to take your investment money," she laughed.