Bloodline Reckoning: The System Made Me Filthy Rich-Chapter 88: This Girl Was Flirting With Him

Noah gently shook his head. He could clearly see the faint disappointment in her eyes.

"I didn’t say I wouldn’t invest here, Alexis..."

Her smile returned, and he couldn’t help but feel glad to see it.

"You have my word, Alexis—I will help you. However, I want you to be clear about something important: I will not be involved in managing the company’s day-to-day operation."

He explained his reasons—how he might need to travel more often, and how working behind a desk just didn’t suit or interest him.

On top of that, being directly involved could create a conflict of interest with Golden Phoenix, which also operated in the gaming industry.

Alexis’s eyes lit up with understanding as she chuckled warmly.

"Noah, I get it. You mentioned that before..."

’She knows, yet she still insists on giving me an office? What does this girl want?’ Noah wondered, puzzled.

Talking to her gave him a mild headache. She was hard to read, and he couldn’t quite figure out what she truly meant.

"I set up this office on purpose," she continued. "So if you ever feel bored at the Golden Phoenix Tower, you can come here—"

He let out a soft laugh. "I never feel bored there. Why are you assuming that?"

"Well, Noah," she said, folding her arms with a playful smile, "I imagine you live alone on the seventieth floor, right? And I know how lonely it can be at the top. You don’t really have anyone to talk to. So, if one day you feel that way... You can come here. Talk to me. I’d be happy to have you around."

’How could she guess it right?’ Noah was amazed. He really feels lonely there. He can’t chat freely with his old friend in Opal City. His talkative little sister is also busy with her own life.

She grinned, then pointed to the room next door.

"My office is right next to this one. And it has a connecting door... so, well..." She hesitated, not finishing the remark, as if she wanted to leave the rest to his imagination.

Noah was utterly speechless.

It was apparent now—this girl was flirting with him.

He would definitely need to correct Matthew, who always claimed he was the one doing the flirting. Clearly, it wasn’t him—it was her.

"Ugh, well, Noah..." Alexis cleared her throat softly, her cheeks flushing with warmth. "Please take a moment to read the document. If there’s anything you disagree with, just let me know. I’ll be happy to revise it for you."

Noah said nothing. He simply picked up the document folder from the table. He didn’t bother reading it himself—he casually flipped through the pages and let Zoe scan the agreement for him.

A few seconds later, Zoe’s voice rang clearly in his mind.

’Sir, this agreement is reasonable and aligns with what Alexis explained to you this morning. You may sign it now, sir.’

Noah didn’t rush to sign.

Instead, he carefully checked his system while pretending to check the investment cooperative document in his hands thoroughly.

He checked his current status and was overwhelmed by how far he still had to go to reach Power Level Five. He needed to find a worthy enemy or acquire another company to gain experience.

Unfortunately, staying in this city limited his options. Too many eyes were watching him now—especially the Morgans, and more recently, Graham.

Closing his profile, Noah glanced at his wealth. He was genuinely impressed by how much it had grown. He needed to keep building it up, especially since Zoe had mentioned he would need a significant amount of money to purchase a weapon in the future.

But then, when he checked Caldwell Construction’s financial report, it still showed losses. A thought crossed his mind.

’Zoe, I think I should fly to Opal City. It seems like Caldwell needs my help. They’re having some trouble over there—’

’I believe that’s unnecessary, sir. It’s too early to judge whether the company is doing poorly. But... if you’re planning to fly there for another reason—perhaps to see that girl, Emma—you can just say so. No need to wrap it in business.’

Noah was stunned by her reply. He couldn’t believe Zoe and everyone around him thought he had feelings for Emma.

’Tsk, tsk... Please don’t follow Matthew and Jason, Zoe. You’re completely wrong about that!’

’Oops, I’m sorry, sir. I’ll keep that in mind.’

Her soft chuckle caught him off guard. Rarely did Zoe express any kind of emotion, even in her voice—and that small laugh startled him more than it should have.

’Alright. Please inform Matthew and Edgar. I’ll head to Opal after my little sister starts college.’

’Understood... I’ll contact them.’

Then,

Noah shifted his gaze from the document in his hands to Alexis.

He was caught off guard by the way her eyes sparkled as she stared at him. There was something in them that made him feel momentarily lost.

When his gaze dropped to her slightly parted, cheerful lips, something stirred deep inside his chest.

His heart quickened.

The memory of tasting her lips flooded his mind, warming his thoughts with the heat of that moment.

His pulse pounded faster, and he could feel his body responding with a slow, growing heat.

’Hell, Noah! What the fuck are you thinking...?’

He vented his frustration inwardly, trying to banish the seductive image that now filled his head.

"Can you stop staring at me like you want to kiss me, Alexis—"

He couldn’t believe those words actually left his mouth. Had he really said that out loud?

Now her cheeks turned red—there was no denying it—she was definitely flustered.

The air in the room thickened with awkward tension.

"Noah, you—" Alexis lowered her gaze, unable to meet his eyes. She bit her lip, struggling to hold back the urge to throw herself into his arms again and taste the warmth of his lips one more time.

"You what?"

’Oh, fuck, Noah! Stop dragging this conversation in that direction or you will end up kissing her again,’ he scolded himself mentally, swallowing hard, relieved that she didn’t answer.

"Do you have a pen?" Noah asked, keeping his tone calm, trying to distract himself from the desire clawing at the back of his mind.

He just wanted to kiss her one more time.

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