Playboy surrendered ✅

Chapter 17

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Sara arrived at the restaurant to meet Dato, the project's boss the man who had entrusted Nurin with the project. But Sara knew there was more to it. Dato wasn't just interested in the project; he wanted Nurin all to himself.

She spotted him waiting near the front door, his eyes fixed ahead as if expecting her arrival. A small smile crossed her lips. She walked toward him calmly, hiding her true intentions behind a friendly expression.

She placed a hand on his shoulder, and he immediately turned around. A smile appeared on his face.

"Hello," she greeted.

"Dato, you can't just keep looking straight ahead like that," she teased. "What if your enemy suddenly approaches you?"

Dato glanced at his watch, his expression shifting slightly.

"You're late."

Sara gave him an apologetic smile. "Sorry."

He studied her for a moment. "What is it that you want to discuss with me?" Sara smirked. She had been waiting for that question.

"It's about Nurin."

The moment he heard her name, Dato's expression changed. The slight interest in his eyes confirmed everything she needed to know.

"Let's go inside," he said.

Sara followed him with a quiet confidence. Every word, every smile, every little gesture had a purpose. She knew exactly what she was doing. She wasn't there just to talk she was there to play on Dato's weakness and get the information she needed.

Later, they were seated inside the restaurant. Dato leaned back in his chair, looking at Sara with curiosity.

Dato observed Sara carefully. She had short black hair, a petite figure, dark eyes, and warm brown skin. There was no denying that she was beautiful. But as he looked at her, his mind unconsciously compared her to Nurin.

And somehow, Sara seemed to fall short. It wasn't that Sara lacked anything. She was attractive in her own way. Yet, to Dato, there was something about Nurin that made her stand out something he couldn't easily explain.

"So, what is it about her?" he asked. Sara rested her hands on the table, pretending to think for a moment.

"Okay... I want to ask you something. Out of all the proposals you received, why did you choose Nurin's proposal?"

Dato chuckled softly. "Simple. Her proposal was the best one among all of them. The decision was made unanimously by the board of directors, so it wasn't just my choice."

He paused, a small smile forming on his face.

"But, if you're asking for my personal opinion... there's another reason." Sara raised an eyebrow. "Another reason?"

Dato smiled.

"She's... beautiful." Sara immediately started laughing.

"Beautiful? Dato, are you serious?" He laughed at her reaction but didn't deny it.

"Don't misunderstand me. Her work was impressive. Her ideas were creative, detailed, and practical. I was already impressed by her proposal before I even met her." His expression softened as he continued.

"But then I saw her." Sara watched him carefully.

"There's something about her," Dato said. "Something very attractive. It's not just her appearance. She has something inside her that feels very raw and genuine. She's simple, but in a way that stands out."