The Female Leads Truly Loves You - Chapter 426

Chapter 426: The show was just beginning
“Alright, can you make it over there?”

Sam pointed towards the entrance of the building.

Today was clearly special, as the crowd only grew larger with time. It was evident that many people were here to see out the old year and welcome the new one. If they couldn’t hold out until then, who would want to squeeze through such a packed place?

Suddenly, the space around them felt much smaller, leaving no room to maneuver.

Sophie didn’t want to touch anyone else, so she had to move closer to Sam.

Fortunately, she no longer resisted as much. After seeing things clearly, she no longer clung to self-deceptive persistence.

She genuinely felt that being by this boy’s side gave her the security she needed.

“Yeah… I’m fine.”

Sophie nodded, not wanting to be the one holding them back.

Sam walked slightly ahead, leading the way through the surging crowd.

She thought she could just follow his steps through the crowd.

But there were too many people. Sam managed to find a ‘path,’ stepping in to hold a spot for Sophie.

He wanted Sophie to come over, but as soon as she took a step, someone immediately tried to squeeze through the path Sam had found.

Suddenly, Sophie could barely see him.

Just as she started to panic, she saw Sam step back, reclaiming the spot, and extending his hand towards her.

“Hurry.”

Sophie hesitated, looking at his outstretched hand.

Though she had convinced herself of many things, even changing her temperament noticeably, was she really going to hold his hand?

Holding a boy’s hand, crossing through the sea of people, it felt like no matter the journey, she wouldn’t lose her way, always following behind him.

Just the thought of it made her heart race with a romantic thrill.

She looked up at Sam’s face.

He was just looking at her, his expression unreadable, but now…

Sophie reached out, gently grasping his hand. The moment she did, Sam’s fingers closed around hers, holding her small hand firmly.

“Don’t look at me, look at the path.”

Sophie’s cheeks turned bright red.

But the strength of his grip made her feel so secure.

With Sam’s firm guidance, she was led through the crowd, navigating the complex human walls.

“Alright… phew.”

Finally inside the building, the noisy, bustling sounds seemed to be left outside. The elevator appeared before Sophie.

“So fast…”

She said instinctively.

Sam looked at her, amused.

“Too fast for you?”

Sophie’s face turned red as she argued.

“No!”

“Were you just enjoying holding my hand and lost track of time?”

“Shut up, you jerk! I wasn’t…”

Sophie’s face turned crimson as she vehemently denied it, feeling more flustered than ever.

“Then your hand…”

Sam’s words made Sophie realize something. She looked down and saw she was still tightly holding Sam’s hand.

Had she never let go?

“…Ah!”

Sophie quickly let go, clutching her bag tightly.

Sam couldn’t help but laugh.

Sophie glared at him, her face red.

“Stop laughing!”

Sam waved his hand, still smiling. “Sorry, sorry. You were just too cute earlier, I couldn’t help it…”

This made Sophie even more flustered.

She couldn’t tell if he was genuinely complimenting her or just trying to embarrass her.

“Ding~”

The elevator doors finally opened.

“Let’s go up. They’re waiting for you.”

Sophie followed Sam into the elevator. As the doors closed, she suddenly realized something.

“Did you come down to find me in front of Angel?”

Sam nodded.

“Of course. Did you think you could hide something like this from her?”

Indeed, that possessive girl, so obsessed with this boy, would never let something like this slide.

“But are you okay with it?”

“Sophie, you see, I took quite a risk for you.”

Sophie’s face turned red.

“There was nothing wrong. Even if you didn’t come down, I could have made it up.”

This was the only argument she could muster.

But as she said it, she couldn’t help but feel a ripple in her heart.

Sam heard the familiar tone, reminiscent of her old self, but he didn’t mind. People needed to give each other some leeway.

The elevator ride was silent, and they soon reached the floor.

As Sam led Sophie into the bar, she hesitated.

Sam looked at her.

“What’s wrong?”

Sophie looked uncomfortable, glancing inside.

“I’ve never been to a place like this.”

Sam squeezed her hand gently.

Then he looked into her eyes.

“Don’t worry, I’m here.”

“…”

People are complex creatures. When survival is at stake, it seems like nothing else matters.

But once basic needs are met, dissatisfaction grows.

They need emotional value, security, warmth, and so much more…

Without these, life can feel empty, meaningless.

But being by this boy’s side, none of that seemed to be a problem.

When Sophie and Sam reached their previous spot, the Ultimate Human Department’s four members were finally all present.

Angel glanced at Sam, looking a bit cold.

“You took your time.”

Sam smiled and explained casually.

“There were too many people downstairs, so it took a while.”

As he finished, he felt a high heel step on his foot.

Isabella looked at Sophie, who seemed the same as usual.

“Are you okay?”

Sophie shook her head.

“Nothing much, just got bumped on the shoulder… I’m fine.”

“Oh, that’s good. You should have seen Sam, he was so worried…”

Before Sophie could blush, Angel squinted at Isabella.

“Can’t even drink without running your mouth?”

Isabella looked innocently at Angel.

“Why should I keep quiet? Are your little couple quirks supposed to apply to me too?”

Angel squinted at Sophie.

“What would you like to drink?”

Sophie took a deep breath, not wanting to show any weakness.

Not just for herself.

But also for the boy sitting next to Angel.

“Lemon water is fine.”

“We’re all drinking, and you want water?”

Angel laughed.

Sophie glared at her.

“Is that a problem?”

“Not really, just makes you seem extra delicate and pure, different from the rest of us.”

“Angel!”

“Why call my name? If you like it so much, why not change yours to match?”

Sophie took a deep breath.

She knew Angel’s goal.

She wanted her to drink and make a fool of herself.

Did she think she was still the old Sophie who’d collapse after one sip?

“Fine, I’ll drink whatever you guys are drinking.”

Sam wanted to advise against it.

But… he decided to let them be.

As the night went on, time flew by, getting closer to the New Year.

Isabella didn’t waste time. She placed her prepared bag on her lap.

“Alright, whether everyone has their gifts ready or not, I do. I’ll start.”

Outside, the night was lively and bustling, but here, in this four-person booth, the show was just beginning.