Paul did not dare to hide it from Drake and honestly replied, "I have liked Miss Riley since the first time I saw her. But I know I am not worthy of her, so I have been keeping it to myself."
"Mr. Riley, you don't have to worry. I won't confess my love to Miss Riley. I will keep my feelings for her deep in my heart."
Drake said, "You don't mind that she once conceived a baby and had an abortion?"
Paul was stunned, "Mr. Riley..."
Drake looked outside, "After that matter, I have thought no one would ever want to marry her. Paul, although you work for me, I have never felt you inferior to me."
"I see you as a friend, a buddy. I think Aria is not worthy of you for what she has done before."
Paul was dumbfounded. What did Mr. Riley just say?
"Mr. Riley, you..."
He didn't know what to say.
"You know everything about Aria, if you mind her past, it's okay. If you don't mind, you may try and pursue her."
Paul was too excited to say a word.
Drake looked at him and smiled, "Paul, you are cute."
Paul was out of words.
How strange was this! Mr. Riley said he was cute? Why?
"Alright now. Go back there and show me what you got."
Although Paul did not say anything, Drake knew what was on Paul's mind since they had worked together for so long,
Drake was desperate when he found out the stupid mistakes Aria had made. As his sister, Aria was surely wooed by many men, but Drake was sure those suitors all had ulterior motives.
If that was the case, he would rather Aria stay single all her life.
But now it was different. He knew Paul well. Paul was an honest and trustworthy man that deserved Aria, even before what Aria had done.
Paul would be a great choice for Aria!
For Paul, getting Drake's encouragement and support was his biggest motivation. In this case, he decided not to let himself have any regrets, even if he might be rejected.
Seeing Paul talking to Aria, Sophia walked to Drake and asked, "It looks like you approve of Paul wooing Aria?"
"Why not? Paul doesn't mind Aria's messy past, and I can see that he will love Aria with all his might. I should bless them."
"Ah, I did not expect that you are quite open-minded, honey."
"I just think it might be unfair for Paul." Drake looked at Paul and Aria as he said.
"Why? Everyone makes mistakes. Moreover, Aria was too young back then and Rodney was a womanizer. She was a victim."
Yes, in this world, there were always some men who would trick and lie to women to get them in bed.
Anyway, Rodney had got the punishment he deserved.
"But..." Drake looked at Sophia, "You were surprised I am open-minded?"
Sophia pouted, "It depends on who you talk to."
Drake got close to her, "Am I not open-minded for you?"
"Are you?"
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