Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Billionaire Is 45

Chapter 45 It Felt Incredibly Satisfying

Chapter 45 It Felt Incredibly Satisfying

Luke hadn't always been like this. Recently, he'd been growing more and more irritable, and his sudden outburst nearly had Jim on his knees in fear. "Who is she? Why did you just do as she say?"

Jim, trembling, panicked. "Mr. Bolton, it's because Ms. Anna has a heart condition. We didn't want to upset her, so we had to...

Jim was being tactful. The heart condition was secondary: everyone knew that Luke's indulgence was the

real reason.

Luke understood that, frowning as he waved a hand dismissively. "Go and clean up. We'll rearrange it when Mrs. Bolton comes back." Yes, Mr. Bolton."

With a weary expression, Luke quickly finished his breakfast and went straight back to work. Anna arrived uninvited

She walked in just as her things were being packed away, and immediately her face fell. "Luke, what are you doing?"

Luke slowly raised his head, and his eyes, when they landed on Anna, were noticeably different.

Anna felt something was off too. With a grievance look, she clung to Luke's arm and acted coyly. "Luke, did I do something wrong? I'm sorry. Please don't be mad with me."

Luke was always a sucker for this trick of hers. I was different; I always argued about what was right or wrong, never willing to show weakness.

"What are you doing here?" Luke asked, his gaze piercing as he pulled her hand away.

eyes before she swiftly replaced it with a beaming smile. "Luke, I know you've been upset since Chloe disappeared. You

Anna smiled brightly and asked, "Do you

but this isn't your recipe. This is from Gilbo

put on a pitiful expression and said, "Luke, I knew their croissants were delicious, so I went there to learn from them. I understand that I cannot emulate Chloe's experience of cooking for you. I just wanted

a sip of the fruit juice before slowly responding, "Why do you

she met Luke's gaze, she saw the depth in his eyes. She couldn't read him

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are you

it you, always lying The croissants from Gilbo Bakery are different from the Salty Sailor's shrimp grits. Salty Sailor is a franchise; anyon with

Gilbo Bakery has been making those croissants for 30 years. Do

the chocolate slowly pozed

franchise. some wanted to expand his store, and others offered large sums to buy the recipe.

know all this?" Anna was

Chloe used to love their croissants. I even offered him an astronomical sum to buy the franchise. but he was unmoved. Over the years, many people have gone to him. Why should he suddenly treat you differently and hand the recipe over so easily? "Making croissants looks simple, right? But from the dough to the fermentation, and the filling inside, do you know how many

on fire

was long gone, I still found comfort in

keep her composure. Tears welled up in her eyes, and

want to learn. Like you said, he refused to sell me the recipe, so

lie

his eyes full of confusion. Then tell me this: even if you said you bought it, would I not eat it? Why lie?" "Luke. I'm sorry, I won't lie again. Please forgive me. I just care too much about

a dramatic, sorrowful way. She looked so

said, "Tm curious-if you can lie about something so small,

her eyes as wide as