CEO's Dangerous Obsession

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Madelyn was beyond shocked, and her body shook from her nervousness. The news was something that she wasn't expecting at all. She barely found out the truth about what and who he was. "Of all the women in the world, why would he choose me?" She gulped her water and looked at him. "W-Why, Xander? I-I am not that beautiful, and I am sure you have many women who would love to be with you. I am still figuring out what to do with my life."

Xander was silent as he took another sip of his wine. He was a little surprised that Madelyn didn't express much positive emotion. Any woman would have jumped and screamed with excitement, but not Madelyn. She looked confused and cautious, which was something he found refreshing. "It's like I told you before; you are filled with intelligence, kindness, and self-respect. You have many aspects that not many women have nowadays," he said as he gently put his left hand on top of hers. Xander didn't want her to turn away his offer. He knew it was too soon, but Madelyn was one of a kind woman that he didn't want to let go of.

She felt her cheeks turn red as she looked down on her food. "I-I don't know. It is too sudden and soon." The young woman thought it was too soon to take that giant step. She was still getting to know him, and a relationship was a lot of emotional responsibility. Then, there was also the physical aspect of a relationship. Madelyn considered herself an introvert due to her shyness, which is why she didn't have much experience in the dating world. Xander eyed her and noticed her thoughtfulness. "Why the hesitation, Madelyn?" 

She sighed. "It's just that...well...you and I are of different worlds. I feel that we are not right for one another."

The CEO raised an eyebrow; he felt his heart skip a beat. "She's rejecting me!? Why would she even think that!?"

"You can have other women than me. I researched you to learn more about you and learned that you are more than just a businessman. I'm sorry that I pried, but I felt that even within these two months, I still didn't know you to the fullest. Even now, I still don't know who you truly are."

Xander was silent as he looked at her. Madelyn researched him and found out the truth about him. Deep down, he felt upset that she didn't give him the chance to tell her, but nowadays, women research the men they are dating. However, Madelyn still hesitates to accept his proposal of being his girlfriend, which means she doesn't care about his wealth. "It's true that I am wealthy, but think of my position, Madelyn. Do you think it's easy for me to date? I can choose any woman, but many are chooseable."

"What do you mean?

The CEO  sighed as he gulped his wine and poured himself another. "I have been with so many women in my class. Those who try to be in my class and they never see me as a man or human. They only see me as a bank and for them to get into luxury." Xander took a sip of his wine and sighed. "Many people believe being rich is easy, but that is not the case."

"Really? W-Well, money is needed to be happy."

"Yet, too much of it can be difficult. Ever since childhood, my parents never showed their love for me or one another. I have known many people like me who were born into wealth and have gone downhill, pretending they are happy with the wealth they were born into, looking down on those who have nothing. They are lonely and loathe themselves since they have never worked for anything. Many have gone down with drugs and are filled with agony. Others are arrogant and allow themselves to be ridiculed and used, believing that money is the key to life. I almost fell into that world. Now I am here with you and see much more to life than just the world I am used to."

Madelyn was surprised by the things he told her. It saddened her that she was swift to judge. Xander still had his hand on hers, and his eyes almost looked like they were pleading to her. That was when she realized he was just a lonely man; it made her heart swell. All the time Madelyn was with him, he looked happy and relaxed. She sometimes felt the same, with a hint of annoyance with his constant calls and wanting to go out. However, like other wealthy people, Xander was sometimes misunderstood and judged for the wealth he worked for or was born into. Perhaps it wouldn't be bad; it would just be a boyfriend-and-girlfriend situation. If she didn't feel comfortable, she could break it off. "O-Okay, I accept being your girlfriend."

A wide smile came upon Xander's lips; he stood from his seat and hugged Madelyn. "Thank you, Madelyn! I promise that you will not regret it!"

She slowly hugged him back as she realized she was in a relationship. It did feel good, but Madelyn had forgotten about her application to teach abroad and how that could affect their newly made relationship.