"Yes."
Naomi smiled and nodded before taking the seat opposite Mr.Roswald.
He studied her and smiled.
"What a surprise.I didn’t expect you to be so...elegant, Ms.Xavier.I thought..."
"You thought what?"
Mr.Roswalrd chuckled and continued.
"After all, you don't look much like your mother described." Naomi nodded.
Something crossed Mr.Roswald, and h e picked up the menu.
"Do you want to eat something? Feel free to order anything you want."
She was stumped for a moment before replying with a smile, "No, thank you.I’ve already eaten.I came here only because you said you wanted to see me."
"I see.So, would you like something to drink?" Mr.Roswald asked again.
Unable to turn down his offer, Naomi ordered a cup of coffee.
While he was having his meal, he asked about her work.
Since Naomi worked in Soul as well, she was familiar with it.
After they had finished talking, Mr.Roswald seemed rather satisfied with her as he said, "It truly surprises me that you're very serious in your work.Do you have any plans after you get married?"
‘After I get married?’ Naomi’s eyelashes trembled, and she shook her head.
"Nope.I don’t have any plans." Mr.Roswald frowned slightly.
"You don’t have any after-marriage plans? Could it be that you still want t o work after getting married?"
"Why can't I continue to work after I get married?" Naomi asked.
Mr.Roswald was momentarily stunned.
After a short while of silence, Naomi lifted her head t o look at him.
"So, you want your wife to give up on her career after marrying you and having children?" Mr.Roswald was stunned.
"What?"
"Not everyone has to abandon their career after they get married.It's a matter of choice.It isn't a must.Only if a person loves you will they marry you and help you to take care of your family.
"We've just met, and you're asking me to leave my work after marrying you.Are you looking for a wife or a babysitter?"
Mr.Roswald looked at her incredulously.He did not know whether he should be laughing or be angry at her.
"Ms.Xavier, you aren’t young anymore.It's true that you're pretty and fit the criteria for my choice of spouse.However, as time passes, you'll get older, and your beauty will wilt away.Do you think you still have the luxury of picking for the man you like?"
Naomi gripped the cup of coffee tightly, but she did not say anything in return.
Mr.Roswald continued patiently.
"Besides, I'm a decent man with a good family background.If you marry me, your living conditions will improve significantly.I'll also take care of your parents after w e get married.As for our relationship..."
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