Chapter 295: Proposal

Third-personal perspective.

Alex listened to the TV show and the laughter of women outside, then initiated a video call with Kent and Jacob.

Jacob answered quickly, but Kent seemed to be half-asleep, his face showing confusion when he appeared on the screen. "Hey, Mr. Phillips?"

"I have a friend."

Kent and Jacob asked in unison. "And?"

"He wants to propose but doesn't know how, so he asked me for advice. What do you think? If it were you, how would you do it?"

Kent, who rarely talked to women, scratched his head.

"I read online that women love grand proposals—like during halftime at an NBA game, suddenly having the big screen show you kneeling on one knee; or displaying her name and 'Marry Me' on the giant screen in Times Square; or organizing a flash mob on the beach with a fifty-foot banner; or surrounding her with candles shaped like a heart, shouting 'I love you' and dancing passionately."

Jacob's mouth twitched.

He believed Aurora would kill the CEO within a minute and be too embarrassed to leave the house for life.

But more absurdly, Alex was actually contemplating it, then slowly asked.

"Do I have to shout and dance?"

Did women really like proposals like this nowadays?

Seeing Alex seriously considering the feasibility, Jacob closed his eyes briefly and finally spoke up. "Maybe you should test Ms. Ross's thoughts?"

It wasn't easy for the CEO and Aurora to get together, and it would be tragic if they broke up over a proposal. He should advise the CEO.

Jacob expressed his ideas, "I think Ms. Ross isn't the type to like such exaggerated proposals."

Alex didn't admit it, "Why does it matter if she likes it? It's not me proposing, it's my friend."

Jacob was speechless and replied helplessly, "Right, my mistake. But Ms. Ross, being a woman, surely understands better than we do."

Alex fell silent again.

He didn't want Aurora to know. If he tested her and she guessed, there would be no surprise.

But Jacob was right; only Aurora herself knew her favorite proposal style.

After hanging up, he left the study and saw Aurora lying on the couch watching TV. He sat beside her and watched for a while.

But he couldn't focus on the TV content, his mind was occupied.

Until he saw the TV characters having a wedding, his eyes widened.

"They're getting married."

"Yeah."

"No proposal?"

"They probably did, but it wasn't shown."

"That's a shame."

Aurora fell silent. She shifted her gaze from the TV to Alex, making him tense, though his expression remained calm.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing."

The TV played on, but Alex still hadn't tested her thoughts, his brows slightly furrowed. His exceptional intelligence seemed clumsy at this moment.

Aurora, lying beside him, suddenly spoke, "For a proposal, simple is best. Just invite family and friends. Happiness is between two people; a grand ceremony is just a garnish."

Alex instantly tensed, "Why did you suddenly say that?"

Aurora replied, "I was just moved by the wedding scene, and you asked about proposals, so I thought of it."

Alex and Aurora stared at each other for a long time. Seeing no unusual expression, he finally relaxed.

Thank goodness she didn't notice.

Aurora propped her head, glancing at him.

This crazy guy must be planning to propose.

No wonder he'd been brooding in the study lately.

She just didn't expect him to be so clumsy.

He was really clueless.

But her heart felt like it was wrapped in cotton, and her lips curved into a slight smile.

Alex spoke, "I've taken on a business deal recently, so I might be busy."

Aurora guessed he was preparing for the proposal and nodded, indicating she understood.

She thought a simple ceremony would be quick to prepare, but a week passed without seeing Alex.

She sighed and finally picked up a lunchbox to bring him lunch at the office.

When she arrived, Alex was in a meeting.

Aurora sat in his office eating fruit, glancing at Jacob, who brought her milk, and asked.

"How's Alex's proposal preparation going?"

Jacob's hand shook, almost spilling the milk. "The CEO told you?"

"I guessed. Just pretend I don't know."

He fell silent. So what was the point of the CEO's secrecy?

Aurora sighed. "I told him simple is fine. Why is he still preparing?"

Jacob replied, "Don't worry. Compared to the initial plan, it's already simple now."

Aurora was curious and asked, "So what was the initial plan?"

Jacob replied, "Displaying her name and 'Marry Me' on the giant screen in Times Square, organizing a flash mob on the beach with a fifty-foot banner, surrounding you with candles shaped like a heart, shouting 'I love you' and dancing."

Aurora felt suffocated. She swallowed hard, "He gave up, right?"

Seeing Jacob nod, she finally relaxed.

Times Square's giant screen, the beach, strangers, odd looks, and Alex dancing.

Just imagining it was nightmare-inducing.

"So now…"

Jacob smiled, "Don't worry."

"When it comes to making you happy, no one can doubt the CEO's sincerity."

"Because he's doing it all himself."

"So, please be patient."

Aurora was stunned, then smiled.

Aurora Ross's POV:

When I received Alex's invitation to return to Half Moon Bay.

I suddenly sat up in bed.

My heart felt gripped and started racing.

What was going on?

I knew he was going to propose, so why was I so nervous now?

I rushed to the mirror, looking at my reflection, and touched up my makeup.

Then I took out a dress I'd prepared long ago from the depths of my closet.

To attend the proposal elegantly, I'd been preparing for days.

Just to avoid panicking at this moment.

But my hands still trembled as I dressed, making me feel helpless.

At this age, after all I'd been through, why was I still so unsettled?

I stepped out and met Eleven. She paused when she saw me, and I smiled, lifting my skirt.

"Do I look good?"

Eleven replied, "You look beautiful, absolutely stunning. In fact, I've never seen anyone more beautiful than you."

Though I knew she was flattering me, I couldn't deny that it made me happy.

"I'm serious." She emphasized again, then asked, "Are you going somewhere? I'll drive you."

"Okay."

The car stopped at Half Moon Bay's entrance, and Eleven and I were stunned.

A red carpet stretched from the entrance inside, flanked by transplanted red roses. My favorite flower.

Besides that, there were many beautiful decorative backdrops.

I felt helpless.

"I said simple is fine, didn't I?"

But my heart raced even faster.