Taming The Cold Hearted Billionaire

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my dad calls from outside. I grab the tray of donuts

ers now? I'll head inside," he says, ar

disappears into the back. I scan our bakery. Only a handful o

. I immediately resigned on Monday. I asked Jessica to collect my belongings from my office and

n't have any evidence to show me, so she hesitated to mention it. If she had told me, I wouldn't have believed it anyway. Because I had such intense feelings for Dominic.

d been pressuring me to spend time with him at his place. But I'd always make excuses and avoid it. After a few months, I thought I'

me to explain. I love my family. I've been working with my parents, assisting them in the bakery. Until I secure a new position, I

rown eyes. I shiver slightly at his intense gaze. He's handsome, but his cold eyes and expressionless face make

time, his gaze burns into my back until I finish making his d

off by placing a fifty-do

re stunned as he settles into a chair. I don't like what he just

late in front of him. He looks up

y to accept handouts," I say, placing his change on the table. I turn and walk a

e like your plain, boring coffee," I say, heading back to the kitc

about to call you," Mom says, appro

ge these outsi

arrange the slices in the display case and stand up. I look

o you need anything, sir?" I ask, sta

cake to go?" he says, loo

s I pack his order, I can sense

exact amount and exits, taking his cake. I watch

ks in front of me. I turn back to the customer and prepare thei

orking here, I keep myself occupied with various tasks. Even though I'

s, and I'm still wo

s from behind me.

don't you head home and get some rest?" Dad

e," I say, staring down

over and embracing me.

ou can't remain here forever. When was the last time you took Buddy for

mble, fidgeting with

you take him for a walk? It'll also help

ith everything like this?"

ow go," he says, turning me around and ge

ing to him. He releases me and returns to cleaning, chuckling to

n-minute walk. As I enter the house, Buddy

s tail frantically. He's a border collie who's be

haven't spent much time with you," I sa

come back," I say, getting up.

kery. I put on a grey sweater with black jeans. I go downstairs, gra

aking him there for nearly two years now. We enjoy spending our time there

ddy. He also looks at me with his mouth ope

inting into the park. I hear Buddy's bark behind me as he chases a

dodge Buddy from side to side. He barks, trying to catch me.

the grass, catching my breath. Bud

rubbing his neck. He barks in my face. I chuckle, kissing his head. I

. I adore this place so much. I forgot to come here when I was feeling down. This seems blissful, but too peaceful-it allows

I meant nothing to him, I cared for him deeply. I thought someone would be there to love me and care for me

nd spot him standing by a t

e. I stand up and walk toward him. As I approac

el a water droplet land on my hand. I look up at the sky and feel another drop fall on my face. I sm

. I'm completely soaked, just savoring the rain, ignoring everything else. Soon

black hoodie with the hood pulled up. His face can't be seen. He's standing near t

I turn around to see my brother r

me on before you catch a cold," Derek says,

and guides me to walk out of the park. I glance back at the

oon we're in my brother's car, heading

wa