The Billionaire's Little Vixen

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he flowers are ordered, and the menu is set,

ent. "Yes and the restaurant has conf

Alex. Our anniversary was coming up, and I had a feeling he was going to propose.

cts anything?" Jamie asked,

been so busy with work, he hasn't h

hat means the surprise

my chest. This was going to be perfect. A romantic d

e have a backup plan, right?" Jamie ask

few hints saved on my phone in

ntic, Liv. I hope he appreciates a

She had been my rock throughout my relationship

m just hoping for

ly. "No matter what happens, we'll

side, I knew I could handle anything. And with this surprise d

a new outfit for my surprise dinner. We went to a few stores, try

amie said, admiring the blue dress I wa

th the choice. "Thanks, Jamie. I c

e. We sat back and relaxed as the stylists worked t

air was being styled into loose curls. "I can't wai

of nerves and excitemen

en if he doesn't propose tonight, he's cra

ent to get ready. Jamie helped me with my makeup, and

nished putting on my earrings. "Now, it's tim

his number, hoping he was just as exc

me," I said, tryi

ady?" he asked, his v

d, feeling a smile sp

you," he said, his vo

eling my heart flutt

d and nervous. Jamie gave me a reas

I had spent hours getting ready for this night, trying to make sure I looked my bes

flip over. I took a deep breath and unlocked the d

id, trying to kee

ed, his eyes twinkli

t of my favorite flowers in his hand. It was such a swe

l," I said, taking

, his voice low and husky. "I

in to give him a kiss. As we broke apart, Al

ickering on the coffee table. The effor

e for you," he sa

had in store. I let him lead me closer to the

the only person in the world that mattered. I knew then that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him, and I couldn't wa

to talk," he said

He's going to propose. My inside thumped with

e each other anymore," he s

ng confused and hurt my smi

ent, and I don't think we're meant to be tog

s sunk in. "What? Are you serious?" I

nd was racing as I tried to process what was happening. Had I done something wrong? W

earlier, I felt a wave of confusion and hurt wash over me.

aded, feeling tears starting to

e. "I'm sorry, Olivia," he said softly. "But I can'

he door. I couldn't believe this was happening. All I could do was sit there, s

s broken and that it was going to take a long time to heal. But for now, all I could do was sit

through. With shaky voice I placed the phon

pulse rate dropping. My vis

in one breath as I slouched

of the line. "Oh, Liv, I'm so sorr

my voice. "He just said he couldn't do

fore Jamie spoke again. "I can't believe he would do t

e cold floor, feeling completely broken. "I don't know

g and independent, and you will get through this. You deserve someon

Jam

fine" I didn't have the energy to answer h

houghts and emotions. I couldn't believe that Alex had just walked out o

It felt like a constant ache that was digging a hole inside of me. I knew that

a knock at the door. I hesitated for a moment, unsure

She had a concerned look on her face as she pulled me into a tight em

ray of light in the darkness that had enveloped me. I knew that I had a lo

," I said, my voice b

's get you out of here and do somet

artment. Even though the pain was still there, I knew that I w