Second Chance At Love With Mr Billionaire
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tangled mess, replaying the events of the day on an endless loop. Harrison. Evelyn. Their bitter words. The hatred in his e
the weight of everything settle onto my shoulders, almost suffocating me. How was I supposed to work under him? How
st convinced myself to call my boss and tell him I couldn't take on the projec
om
my knees, scooping her up, holding her close as though she were the anchor I desperately needed.
y," I whispered,
mine. "Rosa, the nanny said you were worki
give her the best life possible. My work here wasn't just a job; it was a step toward a stable future, one where I could provide everyt
un. Not again. This was her future on the line, her chance for stabilit
an important project. Mommy has to finish
f leaving vanished. She gave me strength I didn't know I had, and for her, I would f
ughts. I glanced down, my heart sinking when I saw
" Lily asked, curiosit
," I murmured, my voice st
oid him forever, and I certainly didn't want to drag Lily into my complicated past. I ki
took a deep breath
rrison's voice was sharp, his tone a mi
ied to keep my tone steady, refusing to
straight, Juliette. I don't want any... distraction
ee him and not the other way around. I bit my tongue, clenching my fists. He had no idea of the
plied evenly, injecting as much
or a moment, I thought I heard him sigh.
s going to be a battlefield, and I knew it. But Lily's face-her innocent
s the uncertainty that had filled me the day before. Today, I was
his expression as stoic as ever, as though we were strangers meeting
l, shall we?" he murmured, h
al strength. "I wouldn'
, an unspoken tension simmered. I kept my focus, presenting my ideas with conf
facing. Just when I thought I'd reach my breaking point, the door opene
ting?" she asked,
er a glance. "We're in t
enge in them. "I thought I'd join in. After a
ound, refusing to give her the re
son. "You know, darling, I was thinking we s
though silently apologizing or so I thought. I was caught off guard by the look,
igned to rattle me. But with each jab, I only felt my resolve harden. I wasn't here for h
d my things, turning to leave.
e said quietl
ck, my puls
pressive," he said, his wo
e validation stirring emotions I'd buried long ago b
lied coolly. "I'm
strength settled over me. This city held my past, with all its painful
alking into, I was ready to
Romance
Romance
Romance
Romance
Romance
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