The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Bernard is sitting across from me, his gaze swirling with deep confusion and shock.

“Wait. So Ashton’s father is Aiden Xavier?” He asked with a perplexed expression.

I figured it wouldn’t make sense to not tell him the truth. Bernard has after all done so much for me and Ashton.

I couldn’t bare to lie to his face.

So I told him everything.

From how Aiden and I were in high school. The reason why I wanted to leave the job. The reason why Aiden threat- ened his job.

I told him that Aiden was Ashton’s dad. I told him every- thing….

I nodded, wincing as I brought the cup of coffee to my lips.

We’re at the diner, the very same one I have worked at for

years.

After dropping Ashton off at daycare, I came here to have coffee with Bernard and to tell him everything.

Mila approaches us.

“Do you two need anything else? A croissant?” Mila asked.

I shook my head. We were actually late for work and I’m surprised Aiden hasn’t called my phone as yet to ask me about my whereabouts.

Sure he called to speak to Ash, but there was a different edge in his voice when he spoke to me this morning.

“No. I’m going in a few. Running late.” I said to Mila with a

smile.

Bernard also declined anything else other than a coffee.

walks away soon

when I said you left

“I’m so sorry I pulled you into that mess with Aiden, Bernard. He had no right to threaten your job. But don’t worry I won’t let him fire you.” I

those talks with me let me know that he

not make a little disagreement with Aiden cost the innocent man his job. I’ll not be the cause of

smiled softly. “Honestly this wasn’t the first time Aiden has threatened my position. But that time he meant it. He would’ve done anything to keep you by his side. I don’t know if to worry about this man’s determination or give

together as I frowned. Bernard

get what he wanted and he al- ways got it. But was that something to fear? Yes. Was

him

achieve anything. It was clear so when he got out of jail earlier when he was supposed

was powerful. And that was something

that he was determined to leave me

was his

at his watch wrapped around his wrist. “We should head to work now. We’re running a bit late. ” He said and lift his gaze to

but I’m happy you got an even

with a

treats me

our way into the building when eyes like

happens to

I noticed that he was ap-

he’s coming over here for.

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calls out, waving

over at Bernard in a silent way to tell me

“I’ll see you later on So-

quickly after and all I could do was glare

crossing my arms as Gregg stops before me. His eyes are raking

that you’re one of the Ceo’s

at his

but damn, I thought they’d at least not be so cruel

opened my mouth to respond to him but he smirked and speaks before I got a word

girl before. Holding your hopes for him to only see you is a far-fetched dream. You’re better off

I’m done

CEO and me isn’t any- one’s business and certainly not yours. Please don’t