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.

away soon

he reacted that way when I said you left the building.” Bernard

I pulled you into that mess with Aiden, Bernard. He had no right to threaten your job. But

those talks with me

cost the innocent

But that time he meant it. He would’ve done anything to keep you by his side. I don’t know if to worry

as

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

him his props for?

man can achieve anything. It was clear so when he got out of

that was something to both fear

determined to leave me by his side even before he knew

his

watch wrapped around his wrist. “We should head to work now.

you’re no longer working in my department So- phie but I’m happy you got an even bigger position. I

nodded with

he treats me well

our way into the building when eyes

to

footsteps quickened when I noticed

it be Bernard he’s coming over here for. I silently pray in my

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calls out, waving

at Bernard in a

and smiled. “I’ll see you later on So-

and all I could do was glare

me. His eyes are raking down

that you’re one of the Ceo’s

his bluntness and

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

to respond to him but he smirked

warn you that our Ceo has never settled for one girl before. Holding your hopes for him to only see you is a far-fetched dream. You’re better off with a normal

I’m done with

at him, I spat lowly. “Gregg, why did you waste my time? Whatever is happening with the CEO and me isn’t any- one’s business and certainly not yours. Please don’t stop me again for some