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faster. The diner barely had any activity, but for me, it was just another monotonous shift.

n, who serves bottomless coffee to customers who never

etic smile. "Tell me about it, Cara

to save up for Ella's surgery , i don't have half the amount

ncy coffee shop. The mismatched chairs and worn-out tables were a testament to the establishment's once glorious past. I sighed, m

ation any longer. "I can't believe we're stuck in this dump, Alex. The customers treat

igned. "Yeah, Cara, it's not ideal, but it pays some

tes do I have to serve before that 'some

get pregnant and I had to step up and help her

? I didn't think I'd end up serving burnt coffee to people who d

, he had to visit his family at the most boring season of the c

over with a subtle gesture, he signaled to bring hi

r, I noticed the aura of authority that su

plied, his deep voice sending a shiver do

nd walked away, but his p

ir" I set the cup and

led out, his tone

a bit startle

permission to leav

ir" I ap

ected request that left me puzzled. Hesitant, I too

r conversation with your friend,"

ul man in front of me had been eavesdropping on my complai

lities. I understand your frustration. Work

ho are you, anyway?" I ask wondering why he's talking to

ightly amused. "Abel Blackwell. A name you might r

Industries? The billionair

ow, let's cut to the chase. I h

" I st

peated, savor

ing financial issues and I

ld have expected such a thing would ha

your financial problems for something in re

I would like to get back to my job" I replied annoyed with all the audacity all this rich peop

back down" he demanded, his

tuttered seating

get you fired right now so don't try disrespecting me

for what I am about to say , do you have a

om except the managers office " I offered,

ething in return" he announ

be sir" I asked ant

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