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

he reacted that way when

He had no right to threaten your job. But don’t worry I won’t let him

the diner, those talks with me let me know that he

disagreement with Aiden cost the innocent man his job.

Aiden has threatened my position. But that time he meant it. He would’ve done anything to keep you

together as I frowned. Bernard was

determined to get what he wanted and he al- ways got it.

give him his props

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

was powerful. And that was something to both fear and

that he was determined to leave me by his side even before

his

to work now. We’re running a bit late. ” He said and lift his gaze

longer working in my department So- phie but I’m happy you got an even bigger

nodded with a tight

treats

our way into the building when eyes like

to

quickened when I noticed

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

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out,

head, looking over at Bernard in a silent way to tell

shook his head and smiled. “I’ll see you later on

leaves me quickly after and all I could do was glare at his back. What

His eyes are raking down my

it that you’re one of the Ceo’s

at his bluntness and cruel

the rumors would not have been forgiving but damn, I thought

mouth to respond to him but he smirked and speaks before

girl before. Holding your hopes for him to only see you is a far-fetched dream. You’re better off with a normal guy. He won’t make

done

why did you waste my time? Whatever is happening with the CEO and me isn’t