The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 79

Ethan followed his brother Melvin into the cozy bakery cafe, inhaling the delicious scents of freshly baked bread and pastries and brewing coffee, which wrapped around him like a warm hug.

He hadn't been thrilled about the errand, but Melvin had insisted, claiming his pregnant wife had a craving that only Ray's Bakery could satisfy Ethan had never been to the place before, but as he stepped inside, he found himself appreciating the inviting atmosphere with its wooden beams and cheerful floral arrangements

Melvin, on the other hand, walked in like he owned the place. He moved with the case of familiarity, waving at the young woman behind the counter, who greeted him with a bright smile..

"Hey, Melvin Back so soon?" she called, her eyes sparkling with recognition.

"You know my wife," Melvin said with a good-natured chuckle.

ckle. "She's craving Bay's croissants again. If I don't bring them home, I'm a dead man!

The barista laughed, nodding in understanding. "I've g

got you covered. Fresh batch just came out of the oven

"Awesome! Is Rayna in?" Melvin asked hopefully

"She stepped out to get something down the block, but she'd be back soon"

Ethan watched the exchange with mild amusement, his curiosity piqued. He hadn't realized his brother and his wife were regulars here. "So, the famous bakery that Sarah keeps raving about." Ethan commented, looking around. "Not bad"

Melvin grinned, nudging Ethan's shoulder. "Not bad! This place is a lifesaver. They have the best pastries in town.

"Easy with the exaggeration, Ethan said, and Mekan chuckled.

Come on, let's grab a table and have some muffin and coffee before we head out Melvin suggested, nodding to the barista to

cinnamon

his mouth watering at the sight of the display case filled with an

of coffee,

up one of the muffins and but into it as they sat down. His eyes closed involuntarily as he savored the taste. He had to admit that

tastes really good. I didn't know a muffin could taste so good," he

with a grin, taking a bite of his cart. "Best in

chair, taking a sip of his coffee. "You know, Ethan, you should come here more often. The owner, Rayna, is a really lovely lady.

coffee cup. "Oh? Are you trying to set me up, Mel! Is that why Sarah insisted we

great. She's beautiful smart, and kind, and she makes a mean chocolate cake.

make a mean chocolate cake for you!" Ethan asked. He had yet to tell his brother about his plan to put up an ad for a wife. "Well, that's a given, but you're

the bakery swung open, and Rayna walked in, dressed in a casual bat chic outfit, her hair pulled back in a

devil," Melvin said with a

Rayna's eyes scanned the room briefly before she spotted Melvin, who was waving her over with a

to look, and his stomach dropped. He recognized her instantly the same woman he had argued with at the club-the same woman who had accused him of being a pervert. Oblivious to Ethan's displeasure.

smile fading as she took in Ethan's presence. "You?" she asked, wondering what he was doing these and if perhaps Derek had sent hiar

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doing here?" Ethan dernanded at the same time,

you the same thing." she said,

two of them, clearly confused. "Wait,

Melvin

she doing here, and who is she