My Ruthless Billionaire and I

IN

, holding on tight to my little du

took in the crowd of people. Thro

ion beneath the noon sun, complem

as she wave

xclaimed as her face

briskly toward her. "Eunice

g me into a brief but warm hug. "S

he fl

py, but manageable,

offered, already reaching for the

You must b

I took a moment to appreciate the l

ck for li

the key in the ignition. "I ordere

leather, than

smells amazing. Than

in this city on your first day. So,

learn how to bake that sourdough

ar

ains the mystery. And yes, I read

t been trying to keep my head abov

us

. "I know. I'm sorry about how rou

es. Trust me, this city is g

d while we weaved through the bu

, the new gym she had joined, an

s. I listened, comforted

chic apartment complex wi

the car and stepping out. "Don't

cozy in

t, in awe of the very minimalist ye

f sunlight to enter. The walls wer

k in here," Eunice said, opening the door

e yoursel

tiff limbs. "Thanks, Eunice. This

ll order dinn

ed, already pullin

ick shower, refreshed and wrappe

et up the small dining table wit

od

her chair. "So, about the job," sh

i

"Wait-Conway? The Conway? I tho

n. "It's a little above entry level

u've got the qualifications. I pu

he rest wil

know what to say. Than

waving a hand. "Just don't make

trength for

And I will," I said,

ood, collecting her bag. "I got to

safe here. Call

s, again, Eunice

e said with a wink before

ce. Later, I had a quick video cal

few minutes later, and I finally

h me. I fell asleep

-

hirlwind. As an assistant to one

ds, making sure everything got don

the first time in a long while, I felt

right and some

ion. I barely saw Eunice, who wor

time evening job at a coffee shop

rly midnight, and she

oor and was greeted by the sight of Eunice

on

ng up with a teasing smile. "The

aran

my bag. "You're one to talk.

, standing up and smoothing her fit

we're go

a twinge of apprehension. "Eunice

t we do this so

m. "You have been in this city fo

d, and you haven't even had one

t know. I'm not mu

ugging on my arm and pulling me t

get you out of those dull work clo

she was already digging through

el

ing up a sleek black dress. "Classic

nni

point in arguing. "Fine. But no

ist glam

to Eden, one of the city's trendie

I felt a little out of place in my

he way to the bar

ed, her voice raised to be heard o

nervo

two mojitos. "Here's to cutting l

was refreshing, and the atmospher

he dance floor. "You've g

lled into the throng of dancers.

nt, I forgot my worries. I laughe

freedom t

y inhibitions slipping away. I swaye

ted danc

inning. As we made our way back to the bar for anot

ey, beautiful. Can

h a mischievous grin. "

id, waving her of

room. It took a little time to lo

myself, I stepped out into the hall

ind my way ba

uttered, gla

ant as I wandered down the quie

eard a faint noise-v

lose to the door that was not enti

ug