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Your Lips to Mine #2: The Billionaire's Secret Garden My Garden 96
The decision had been made. Alexander, after months of contemplation, finally stepped down as CEO of Kane Corporation. The weight of the position had been pulling him in directions he no longer wished to go. It was time to let go, to stop clinging to something that no longer felt like his true purpose. Sophia had been waiting for him for five long years. It was time he made his move, time to step away from the legacy he had spent so much of his life building. Jill had been by his side throughout everything—through the ups and the downs, through the struggles and the victories. She had been a steadfast ally, a loyal friend who never asked for anything in return. Now, she was here, standing across from him as he prepared to make the biggest decision of his life. “Are you sure about this, Alexander?” Jill asked, her voice steady but soft, as if sensing the gravity of the moment. Alexander exhaled slowly, his gaze fixed on the papers in front of him, the ones that would officially m
Last Updated : 2024-12-09Your Lips to Mine #2: The Billionaire's Secret Garden My Garden 97
A month had passed since I last heard any news about Alexander. It was a quiet kind of peace that I had grown used to, one that allowed me to immerse myself in my flowers. The shop had become a sanctuary, a place where I could lose myself in the fragrance of petals and the quiet rustle of leaves, a place far away from the chaos of the past. The rare midnight flame tulips were doing well this season, their dark petals glowing faintly in the dim light of the shop. I was bent over, carefully trimming the stems of a particularly stubborn tulip, my hands steady and practiced. The rhythmic snip of the scissors filled the room, creating a soothing lull, and I was so focused on the task at hand that I didn’t hear the bell jingle above the door. The faint chime of it only reached my ears when the sound was followed by footsteps, slow and deliberate. I didn’t lift my head. Maybe it was a customer, or maybe it was just the wind. The bell jingled again, and then came a voice—low, teasing, fam
Last Updated : 2024-12-09Your Lips to Mine #2: The Billionaire's Secret Garden My Garden 98
The moment Sophia and Alexander stepped into the hotel room, their desire for each other ignited. It had been five years since their last encounter, and the distance only fueled their passion. As they closed the door behind them, their lips met in a hungry kiss, eager to taste and touch after too long apart. Clothes became an obstacle, hindering their need to feel skin against skin. Sophia's fingers fumbled with the buttons of Alexander's shirt, while his hands skillfully slid down the zipper of her dress. They undressed each other with urgency, tossing garments aside without care. Soon, they were both naked, their bodies on display, yearning to be explored. Sophia, with her slender frame and delicate features, looked up at Alexander with lust-filled eyes. His tall, muscular build and intense gaze sent shivers down her spine. Without a word, they fell onto the soft bed, their bodies aligning perfectly. Alexander positioned himself between her thighs, his face hovering over her gli
Last Updated : 2024-12-09Your Lips to Mine #2: The Billionaire's Secret Garden My Garden 1
There’s something peaceful about tending to a garden that only you truly understand—the rhythm of the earth, the hum of life in every bloom, and the quiet satisfaction that comes from nurturing something from the ground up. My tulip garden was my escape, my sanctuary from the world. It was a gift from my mother, who had carefully cultivated each flower before passing on the knowledge and love for it to me. I knelt down beside my prized *Midnight Flame* tulips, gently trimming away the excess leaves, making sure each delicate petal would bloom perfectly by morning. The late afternoon sun cast a golden glow across the garden, and for a moment, I could almost forget the stress of the outside world. For a while now, I had been battling the land developers trying to buy out this corner of Eldenbrook. They wanted to replace the small, quiet flower shop with some trendy boutique or office complex. But this shop was my family’s heart and soul, and I refused to let anyone take that from me.M
Last Updated : 2024-11-24Your Lips to Mine #2: The Billionaire's Secret Garden My Garden 2
The next morning, the faint golden light of dawn crept through the curtains of my tiny apartment, filtering onto the worn wooden floorboards that had seen better days. I stretched, rubbing my eyes as I sat up in bed, the events of yesterday still fresh in my mind. Alexander Kane. The name felt like a weight lodged somewhere between my ribs, heavy and uncomfortable. I had tried to push it out of my mind, to focus on my work, but something about his eyes—his quiet persistence—lingered. I ran a hand through my messy hair, sighing as I stood up and made my way to the small kitchen nook. I wasn’t one to dwell on things. I had a shop to run, bills to pay, and a garden that needed tending. My mother always told me that when you work with your hands, you don’t have time to worry about other things. And yet, Alexander had somehow gotten under my skin. I didn’t like it. Pouring myself a cup of coffee, I leaned against the counter, staring out the window at my tulip garden below. The colors we
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The days that followed were a blur of orders and deliveries, the steady rhythm of my routine acting as a shield against thoughts of Alexander. I had told myself I wouldn’t let him disrupt my life, and for the most part, I had kept my focus on the things that mattered—my flowers, my garden, the little community around me. I had no room for men like him. Not now. Not ever.But then, as if fate had a cruel sense of humor, he showed up again.It was late afternoon when I heard the familiar jingle of the shop door. I glanced up, already dreading the sight of him, and there he was—tall, commanding, dressed in that signature sharp suit that made him look like he belonged to a world I could never touch. Alexander Kane. As usual, there was something about him that made my pulse quicken despite my best intentions to ignore it.He stood just inside the door, his gaze sweeping over the shop before landing on me. There was no smile this time, no pleasantries. Just that cool, calculated look, like
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I spent the next few days trying to convince myself that Alexander Kane was nothing more than an arrogant businessman playing games. Yet no matter how hard I tried, his words lingered, trailing me like the scent of my tulips—subtle but impossible to ignore. The problem wasn’t just him. It was everything else, too. The universe seemed hell-bent on testing my resolve, throwing complication after complication my way. It all started with a phone call. "Miss Sophia, we need to talk." I recognized the voice immediately—Mr. Langley, the manager of the property I leased for the shop. My stomach churned as I held the phone tighter. "What is it, Mr. Langley?" "Unfortunately," he began, his tone uncharacteristically hesitant, "the building's new owner is making changes. They plan to increase rents across the board. I'm sorry, Sophia, but your lease will be affected starting next month." I froze. An increase? I was barely making ends meet as it was. Raising the rent could crush me. "W
Last Updated : 2024-11-24Your Lips to Mine #2: The Billionaire's Secret Garden My Garden 5
The days that followed Alexander's visit to the shop felt like I was walking through a fog, my mind constantly torn between the pressure of my shop’s future and the impossible offer he’d made. The universe was giving me one problem after another, as if it couldn’t decide if it wanted me to sink or swim.The phone call from Mr. Langley had been the first blow. The rent increase was more than just an inconvenience; it was a threat to everything I had worked for. The shop had been my safe haven, my escape from a world that often seemed indifferent to those who didn’t have power or influence. But now, that sanctuary was slipping away from me, and I had no idea how to stop it. Thirty percent more. How was I supposed to handle that?I spent the night pacing my tiny apartment, my brain too jumbled to come up with a solution. No matter how hard I tried to focus, my mind kept drifting back to Alexander, and the more I thought about it, the more his offer seemed like the only option. I could al
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The moment Sophia and Alexander stepped into the hotel room, their desire for each other ignited. It had been five years since their last encounter, and the distance only fueled their passion. As they closed the door behind them, their lips met in a hungry kiss, eager to taste and touch after too long apart. Clothes became an obstacle, hindering their need to feel skin against skin. Sophia's fingers fumbled with the buttons of Alexander's shirt, while his hands skillfully slid down the zipper of her dress. They undressed each other with urgency, tossing garments aside without care. Soon, they were both naked, their bodies on display, yearning to be explored. Sophia, with her slender frame and delicate features, looked up at Alexander with lust-filled eyes. His tall, muscular build and intense gaze sent shivers down her spine. Without a word, they fell onto the soft bed, their bodies aligning perfectly. Alexander positioned himself between her thighs, his face hovering over her gli
Your Lips to Mine #2: The Billionaire's Secret Garden My Garden 97
A month had passed since I last heard any news about Alexander. It was a quiet kind of peace that I had grown used to, one that allowed me to immerse myself in my flowers. The shop had become a sanctuary, a place where I could lose myself in the fragrance of petals and the quiet rustle of leaves, a place far away from the chaos of the past. The rare midnight flame tulips were doing well this season, their dark petals glowing faintly in the dim light of the shop. I was bent over, carefully trimming the stems of a particularly stubborn tulip, my hands steady and practiced. The rhythmic snip of the scissors filled the room, creating a soothing lull, and I was so focused on the task at hand that I didn’t hear the bell jingle above the door. The faint chime of it only reached my ears when the sound was followed by footsteps, slow and deliberate. I didn’t lift my head. Maybe it was a customer, or maybe it was just the wind. The bell jingled again, and then came a voice—low, teasing, fam
Your Lips to Mine #2: The Billionaire's Secret Garden My Garden 96
The decision had been made. Alexander, after months of contemplation, finally stepped down as CEO of Kane Corporation. The weight of the position had been pulling him in directions he no longer wished to go. It was time to let go, to stop clinging to something that no longer felt like his true purpose. Sophia had been waiting for him for five long years. It was time he made his move, time to step away from the legacy he had spent so much of his life building. Jill had been by his side throughout everything—through the ups and the downs, through the struggles and the victories. She had been a steadfast ally, a loyal friend who never asked for anything in return. Now, she was here, standing across from him as he prepared to make the biggest decision of his life. “Are you sure about this, Alexander?” Jill asked, her voice steady but soft, as if sensing the gravity of the moment. Alexander exhaled slowly, his gaze fixed on the papers in front of him, the ones that would officially m
Your Lips to Mine #2: The Billionaire's Secret Garden My Garden 95
The next day, the world seemed to shift in a way I hadn't expected. The relief I had felt the day before, the moment I learned that Alexander had been found not guilty, was suddenly overshadowed by a new wave of news, news that made me feel like I was caught in an emotional storm. It started with a headline that made my stomach twist. *Viktor Robert Found Guilty of Embezzlement, Sentenced to Life in Prison.* The words hit me harder than I had anticipated. I had known Viktor’s capacity for cruelty, but seeing his fate sealed, seeing him condemned to a life in prison, felt like a punch to my gut. I couldn’t bring myself to feel anything but a dull ache at the thought of his downfall. I had never been a fan of Viktor, never admired his ruthless, manipulative ways. But seeing him face the consequences of his actions, knowing that Alexander had been framed by the very man who was now behind bars—it felt like too much. It was a strange sense of justice, but it was also tainted by the bi
Your Lips to Mine #2: The Billionaire's Secret Garden My Garden 94
The past five years had passed in what felt like a blur. My flower shop, nestled in the quieter part of Europe, had become my haven. It wasn’t as glamorous or renowned as I had once dreamed it would be, but it was mine. The rare midnight flame tulips I had worked so hard to cultivate brought me a certain kind of recognition, though not the kind I had hoped for in the beginning. It wasn’t the fame or grandeur I had imagined, but it was enough to keep me going. It was enough to heal me in ways I didn’t even realize I needed. My grandparents, who had always been my unwavering support, had left Country Z after I did. They had chosen to stay here in Europe, away from the turmoil, away from the pain. Their house, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, was where I sought comfort. I found peace there, with them, as I slowly learned how to live without him. But the news—the news that always seemed to find its way to me, no matter how much I tried to avoid it—had not stopped. It had bee
Your Lips to Mine #2: The Billionaire's Secret Garden My Garden 93
I sat by the window of my grandparents' house, watching the sun slowly dip beneath the horizon, casting a warm glow over the fields that stretched out in front of us. This place had always been a sanctuary for me, a peaceful haven far away from the noise and chaos of the city. It wasn’t the kind of place where you’d find the hustle and bustle of city life—no towering skyscrapers or crowded streets. Instead, it was quiet, with only the sound of the wind rustling through the trees and the occasional chirp of birds to break the stillness. I had my own apartment now, a place in the heart of the city where I could keep my life private, away from the prying eyes of the people who would have questions about my past. But despite having my own space, I found myself drawn to my grandparents' house, to the peace it provided, to the comfort of their presence. It was a place where I could still feel safe, where I could escape from the weight of the world and the constant ache in my chest. They
Your Lips to Mine #2: The Billionaire's Secret Garden My Garden 92
It’s been three years now. Three long, agonizing years since I left my home, my family, and most painfully, Alexander. Time has done little to dull the ache in my heart, but it has made it easier to pretend. To push aside the memories of the life I had with him and keep moving forward. But there are days—too many days—when I can’t help but feel like I’m still tethered to my past. I still watch the news, still read articles about the Kane family, even though I know it only causes me more pain. It’s a way of keeping a small piece of my old life alive, even if it’s just in a fleeting moment. Most of the time, it’s nothing more than rumors or meaningless gossip—people speculating about the family, making assumptions about their business dealings. It’s easy to ignore. But then, sometimes, there are pieces of news that rip the veil off and remind me of the things I’ve tried so hard to forget. The first year after I left, I didn’t hear anything. Nothing significant, at least. The Kane fam
Your Lips to Mine #2: The Billionaire's Secret Garden My Garden 91
Alexander stood on the edge of the tarmac, his breath coming in ragged gasps as he watched the plane ascend into the sky, its blinking lights disappearing into the horizon. His fists clenched at his sides, nails digging into his palms as he tried to keep the overwhelming wave of emotions from consuming him. He was too late. His heart felt like it had been ripped from his chest and thrown onto the cold concrete. Sophia was gone. The realization hit him like a freight train. No matter how many times he told himself there was still time, no matter how fast he drove through the city, weaving through traffic like a madman, he had still failed to reach her. She was gone. Alexander cursed under his breath, his voice hoarse with anger and despair. His mind replayed every conversation, every look, every fleeting moment over the past few days. There were signs—there had to be. He had seen the distance in her eyes, the hesitations in her voice, the way her smile faltered when she thoug
Your Lips to Mine #2: The Billionaire's Secret Garden My Garden 90
When I got home that night, the stillness of my small house wrapped around me like a heavy blanket. The beach, the stars, and Alexander’s heartfelt words should have brought me comfort, but instead, they left me feeling more conflicted than ever. The lingering scent of the ocean in my hair and the cool sand that had clung to my shoes served as painful reminders of the perfect night I had shared with him. I dropped my bag by the door and leaned against the wall, staring blankly into the dimly lit living room. My mind was racing, replaying every word Alexander had said, every look he had given me, every moment we had spent together. His sincerity, his warmth, and the way he looked at me as if I were the only person who mattered in the world—it all felt like a cruel twist of fate. I wanted to hold on to that night forever, to freeze time and stay in that bubble of happiness where it was just the two of us, far away from the threats and expectations of the Kane family. But reality h
