Chapter 11 Lily's onboarding went smoothly . Her strong work ethic and approachable nature helped her quickly integrate into the Lee Group's design department . Yet Lily fiddled with the flowers on her desk and sighed . A colleague nearby leaned over . " Flowers again ? If someone sent me daily bouquets , I certainly wouldn't sigh . " Lily handed her two roses . " Hope you find someone soon too . " Her concern wasn't the flowers themselves , but that they came from Benjamin - her supervisor . This dual relationship troubled her . Romance was the last thing on her mind after Victor , and she feared workplace gossip if their connection became known . " Lily , would you like to have dinner with me tonight ? " Benjamin's message popped up . She always declined before . But this time , Lily deleted her refusal and typed " Okay . " He replied instantly . She could practically see his excitement through the screen . " I'll book the restaurant . How about Italian dishes ? " " Fine . " Lily agreed to finally clarify things . 11.45 Chapter 11 At the restaurant , Benjamin waited early . A waiter seated her as he offered fresh flowers . " Saw you giving away roses today . Didn't like them ? " Lily inhaled the jasmine bouquet's fragrance . " The flowers were lovely . " " And the sender ? " She hesitated before answering . " Benjamin , I don't think we're a good fit . " . " I'm serious about you . " Lily stayed silent . His pursuit had been perfect - daily blooms , thoughtful gifts with heartfelt notes , yet always professional at work . He knew his limits . Their silence hung heavy , broken only by violin music . " Let's eat , " Benjamin finally offered . Pushing food around her plate , Lily drank heavily instead . A warm buzz settled in . Benjamin gently took her glass . " Enough You'll get drunk . " Liquid courage loosened her tongue . " I thought I'd forgotten him ... so why does it still hurt ? " " What did he do ? " Benjamin asked , confused about who the " he " in her words could be . Mumbling into her glass , Lily confessed : " My fault for clinging so long ... but after the amnesia , I let go . " " Why push me underwater without hearing me out ? Why believe her lies ? " 38 27 % 11.4500 Chapter 11 1298 Wucher's As she spoke , Lily revealed the healed but still angry - looking burn scar on her arm . Benjamin stared at the scar , his eyes widening uncontrollably as trembling fingers ran over Lily's scar . From Lily's fragmented words , Benjamin could piece together the story . She must've met some jerk before , got her heart broken , and that's why she kept turning down his advances . His gaze filled with tenderness , Benjamin lowered his head and kissed Lily's scar . " Lily , I'll make sure you get over him and accept me . " 80 32 %