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9. That Car Ride I couldn't Ignore

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ALICE RILEY

I told Vivian Scott a no to dinner date!

As I stood up, ready to leave the restaurant after rejecting Vivian’s invitation to join him for dinner tonight, I knew I was behaving rudely with him. But I couldn’t help.

The atmosphere between us had always been a mix of tension and teasing, and dining with him could have only threatened my sanity. I refused, weighing the implications of accepting his invitation. His charismatic demeanor had already left me feeling both intrigued and conflicted. There wasn’t room for further meltdown.

Moreover, I was genuinely pissed at him for using his CEO powers on me. Could a billionaire, a CEO, or a boss be ever considerate?

After I stormed out of the restaurant, I stood at the exit, waiting for my cab. Ten minutes passed, and still, there was no sign of the cab. Instead, I received a call from the cab driver.

“Ms. Riley, the car has run into engine issues. It’s taking time. I’m afraid you will have to book a cab.”

I could suddenly f
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