The Billionaire's Bite
Chapter 24

As Thea and I talked, Thea ordered me to go to the grocery store and I don't have a job right now. Nothing.

I was currently changing before going to the mall, I told Thea we would split the cost but it refused. She said that she would pay for everything because she knew I didn't have a job anymore, I was ashamed of her because I was still a burden but I would also look for a job immediately.

Soon I went out of the condo and made sure the door was locked before finally going to the elevator, when it opened I was immediately surprised to see Daruel.

"Hi..." he promised.

"Hello," I replied and went inside.

"How are you?"

"This, unemployed..."

"What? Really? What happened?"

"Long story short, I don't want to go back because my head is heating up." "So... will you agree to join my company?" he asked as the elevator opened. "I'll think about it, I'm ashamed of you Daruel, you've helped me so much." "Little thing, where are you going?"

"I'm going to the grocery store."

"Come with me, I'm not in today either."

"No, I might be bothering you. And then I can do it alone."

"No, I go with you. You may have a hard time carrying your purchases," he said.

I thought for a moment. Later I just nodded, I was also ashamed to reject him.

He walked to the parking lot first.

He is very kind. I smiled as I followed him.

"Let's go," he said and opened the door for me.

A few more seconds and we were gone. We chose to shop at the nearby mall not far from Thea's condo.

"How long have you and Thea met? She mentioned to me that you will meet," I asked in surprise as I looked at my shopping list as she pushed the shopping cart. "Ah, she was my classmate in first-year college."

"That's right..."

I picked up a brand of margarine.

"Opss... I suggest buying this one," he said and picked up the one next to the brand I picked up. "This is affordable and better to use," he added.

I was amazed because he knew more about shopping because of me.

"Is that so? I'll just buy this. Thank you," I replied and returned what I had in my hand.

"You're so good at sorting things out," I complimented. He laughed softly.

'I just got used to it," he said, my gossip existed.

"Are you alone? Where are your parents?" I wondered.

"They are busy working abroad. They take care of our other companies abroad," he explained.

"Maybe it's fun to be rich?"

"Neither... others think that being rich is fun, but I disagree. There are limitations to your moves because more and more mistakes can ruin your name."

"But even so, you don't have a problem eating every day, and you don't have to work hard to apply for a job because you are the boss."

"That's why come into our company and I'll help you."

I smiled at him. "Maybe your parents are proud of you because you're such a good child," I complimented.

He had a very scratchy neck and we continued shopping.

"Look Marie, the man is so handsome over there on the side," I later heard a woman who was also shopping say. They are now staring at Daruel while Daruel is busy shopping.

"Yeah that's true..but I think he's already in a relationship," replied one. I immediately distanced myself from Daruel's whereabouts because I didn't want them to think that Daruel's standard was just low because of my looks and clothes. I pretended to be looking at the goods on the other layer.

"What's the matter?" I almost jumped in shock to see Daruel's face on the other layer, our faces were so close to each other that I held my breath.

"Why do you seem anxious?" He said I smell his breath. Extreme fragrance and mint smell.

"Ah... uh...no, I'm just looking for a cheap price here," I explained. He immediately approached where I was.

"I know you're shy. But don't be shy, you're perfect in everything," he said casually. I remained standing as he began to walk.

I gradually felt the heat on my cheek because of what he said.

I'm... P-Perfect t-to all?

It was as if I was being stigmatized from where I am today.

"Anna, let's go," he calls to me so I go back to reality. A few more minutes passed and we were done with the purchase as well, we immediately went to the cashier to pay.

The girls who saw Daruel smiled. It's not surprising because his masculine beauty is so obvious.

His thick eyebrows, his sharp adam's apple. He was tall and had a strong appeal to others.

He ignores the woman who wants to notice him.

"3, 567 pesos ma'am," said the cashier, I immediately pulled out some money from my wallet but I was shocked when Daruel suddenly stopped me.

"I'll pay," he said and handed the credit card to the woman. Later on, we also finished packing the ones we bought. He offered to carry it all.

"Omg, he's so gentlemen and he's so hot," I heard a woman compliment.

"Wait, what if we ask that guy to go party with us tonight," a woman replied.

"Are you crazy, did you see the girl beside him? I think that's his girlfriend."

"Nice try, can't you see the girl. She's not fit with that hot guy," I was depressed because of what I heard.

Damn. Whoever said that Daruel is my boyfriend. This shit is getting to my nerves.

I could not control myself and immediately walked to where they were.

"Omg, I think she heard us."

"Hello?" I smiled at them, one of them bowed but the other stared at me.

"Hi? What is your concern?" question of one.

I turned to where Daruel was as he was busy talking to a man. I think he was a co-worker.

"He's so hot and perfect man," I said softly, I turned to the woman. "I'm so lucky to be with him," I teased and I laughed as the woman blushed with anger. Tsssk. Sorry, not sorry.