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Ch. 155 The Peculiar Couple
🕑 Added 2023-11-18 16:02:01 +0000 UTCThe next day.
After enjoying a breakfast made by Diana, Russell took Kara, who was dressed in an office lady uniform, to the company.
Although Diana had agreed to their short-term relationship, Russell still found it a bit strange, and Kara seemed to feel the same way.
As they sat in the self-driving Porsche 911, neither of them spoke and instead gazed out of the window.
When they took the private elevator to the top-floor office, Kara finally spoke up.
"Um... just so you know, I've never been in a relationship before, so don't expect me to take the lead in anything."
"Alright," Russell replied silently.
In theory, he should be happy right now, but the truth was, he didn't feel happy at all.
Although he had been in relationships before, he had never experienced one that felt more like a task than true romance. He felt that he and Kara were currently not really dating but rather collaborating on work.
Sighing helplessly, he felt the need to say something.
"If you're not comfortable with this, I can talk to Diana."
"No need. I've agreed to it, so I'll do it."
Kara stated directly.
"Okay," Russell said, refraining from saying more.
Upon arriving at the office, he pushed aside his jumbled thoughts and asked his real assistant, No. 3.
"Is Kara's new uniform ready?"
"It's already prepared and will be delivered to the company in half an hour," No. 3 replied promptly.
"How's the preparations for the press conference going?"
"We've scheduled it for 3 PM today, and we've already contacted some familiar media outlets. Promotion will start right after the press conference."
Unlike Kara, who was nominally the secretary but didn't actually share much of the workload, No. 3 was incredibly reliable. If it weren't for the fact that No. 3 didn't need money, Russell would have considered giving him a raise.
Half an hour later, the new uniforms, made of special materials, were delivered to the office.
There were a total of three sets of uniforms: one with a blue super short skirt and a cropped top, and the other two with red super short skirts and regular tops.
After inspecting the three sets of uniforms, Russell called Kara, who was outside the office.
"You can choose one of these three sets of uniforms. The press conference will begin this afternoon. I've already prepared the statement, so you can just read from it."
"If the reporters ask any questions that aren't covered in the statement, you don't have to answer."
Russell looked at the somewhat reserved Kara and said.
For some reason, he was beginning to miss the sassy Kara who used to challenge him from time to time.
"Okay."
Kara, dressed in the office lady uniform, replied in a very ladylike manner.
Although the current Kara appeared more gentle and refined, Russell couldn't help but feel that something was off.
This wasn't the real Kara.
After some thought, he decided to have a serious talk with Kara.
"Please have a seat. There are some things I want to discuss with you."
Kara nodded and sat down in a chair in front of him.
"I don't know what Diana talked to you about last night, or why you agreed to this strange arrangement, but if you're only doing this to avoid disappointing me and Diana, I don't think you need to."
Russell said seriously.
Although, from a worldly perspective, he couldn't be considered a good guy, he wasn't the type to let his lower body control his brain.
He might be lecherous, but he was a principled person when it came to relationships.
"No, I really want to do this."
Kara replied softly.
"I don't think so."
"We haven't known each other for long, and I even beat you up once. Plus, considering your past behavior, I don't think I'm the type of person you'd like."
Russell continued to ask.
"I've already said I want to do this, why do you have so many questions!"
Kara began to show signs of her sassy attitude returning.
Seeing Kara's current demeanor, Russell nodded in satisfaction.
This was the Supergirl he remembered.
"If you've agreed to be my girlfriend, then why does it matter if I ask questions?"
"Am I not allowed to ask questions when I'm your boyfriend?"
Strike while the iron is hot, Russell continued.
"You..."
Kara gritted her teeth and glared at Russell, feeling frustrated.
"Well, since you won't tell me, I'll tell you instead."
Russell raised his right hand suddenly.
The next moment, lightning-fast, white tendrils resembling octopus tentacles shot out from his right hand.
The white tendrils, like a python hunting its prey, quickly reached Kara.
Without giving Kara a chance to resist or evade, the white tendrils swiftly entwined around her.
Russell exerted a bit of force with his right hand, lifting Kara, who was seated across from him on the other side of the desk, into his arms.
With Kara sitting on his lap, Russell raised his right hand, grasped her delicate chin, and looked into her big, sultry eyes with a mischievous smile.
"I understand now. You have a classic 'admire the strong' mentality."
"I should be the first person to have beaten you up, so you're attracted to me!"
Kara remained silent and tried to stand up from Russell's lap.
Although she had a Kryptonian physique, Russell's superhuman abilities were not to be underestimated.
Before she could exert any force, Russell's right hand firmly held her slender waist, keeping her securely in his embrace.
Noticing Kara's futile struggle, Russell realized that her body was trembling slightly.
Just as he suspected!
Russell finally understood why Kara had agreed to Diana's proposal.
