The Girl He Craves

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.

Mila walks away soon after.

that way when I said

no right to threaten your job. But don’t worry I

years Bernard visited the diner, those talks with me let me know that

make a little disagreement with Aiden cost the innocent man his

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 him

lips together as I frowned.

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

to give him his

achieve anything. It was clear so when he got out

something

he was determined to leave me by his side even before he knew about

his

around his wrist. “We should head to work now. We’re running a bit late. ” He said

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

with a

hope he treats me well

building when eyes like marbles roll over

to

quickened when I noticed that he

Bernard he’s coming over here for. I

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out, waving at

head, looking over at Bernard in a silent way to

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

and all I could do was

stopped, crossing my arms as Gregg stops before me. His eyes are raking down my form. Suggestively and making

has it that you’re one

his bluntness

d**n, I thought they’d

but he smirked and speaks

just here to 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

done with

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

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