Romancing the Cold CEO

g like a heavy clo

tay here first! I'll do anything you want, Mother. Clean the

p with a grunt of exertion. I could barely find the strength to resis

whisper but carrying a weight that made my stomach c

out, Father!" I pleade

With that, I stumbled forward, my balance teetering precariously on the edge of collapse. Th

f!" Mother hollered as she hit me with her feet, forcing me

orch, the door slamming shut behind me with a finality that sent shivers down my

I shuffled along the empty street, endu

staring back at me from the polished door surface.

ut packing my bags and belongings. Who would I run to righ

y turned into a nightmare eventually. When Mia recovered from her sickness, Rebecca's attitude changed. S

a struggle. But knowing I'd be homeless if I wen

to go. I stepped into the middle of the road to cross and saw a bright light t

shadowed as my

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contrasting my recent memories of the cold, unyielding pavement. The lavishness of the

ighlighted his erect body, broad shoulders, and unyielding jawline. His

of authority. Still, his true identity was as m

rtion as I pushed myself upright. He did

per, a ghost of sound in the

as he responded, "Et

he room's shadowy corner, signaling anot

roduction. "Hi, I'm Ethan. Behind us is my boss, Mr. Maverick Hauss. We sincerely apologize for hitting you. It was an unfortunat

e, sir," I repli

l are paid." His voice filled the room with gentle warmth, a pleasant counterpoint to the man's austere natur

leaned against the plush pillows a

he asked, his voice sooth

said, my voice barel

"I reckon that's a good place to start," he said. Hi

od, his gaze never

couldn't find any ID or contact information wi

. I'm alone," I firmly repl

ed again, "How about a friend? You can g

th," I shyly said as I peeked

make the call. "Okay, do you remember it, Miss

ore quietly sharing Beth's

er I had just provided him. The room sank into a tense silence

a silent statue, a sphinx in the dim light, hi

s Be

l connected. His usually calm and composed voice

es met mine with a quiet understa