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," Miss Josie expressed disappointment, lea

was slapping my brain. Why did I resort to the cliché "w

e'll talk later," Miss Josie instructed, handing me

w York Times. He set his papers down, and something caught my eye. It dawned on me that tonight's

ng me back to reality. Now facing him, I gawk at the remarkably handsome man. He'

ger?" he half-yelled. Suppressing my disgust, I tried to

order sir...."

er!" he yelled, purposefully slamming his hands on the table.

major mess. Way to go, Will

ined me at the counter, and I p

?" She began drooling, mirro

e? He acts like he can buy th

biggest casino in New York. I thought you'd have figured tha

he isn't my boss. He's

e..." she whisp

ogant and hotheaded as him. Plus, I'm just a nobody, and he's a fucking billionaire. I have

finally go to college – the subject you won't stop yapping about. Second time's the charm," she s

ht? And I already hate him too

lked up to me. Allison pushed me forward, causing me to lose m

swung a tray at my head. Mr.Tristan took a step back, his eyes fixed on t

It was stupid to spill hot coffee on Mr.

." I began, but before I could finish, a hars

ock of everyone in the room. Even

e stared at me with eyes full of pity, I realized

se..." I man

yet I could discern pity in her eyes as everyone recorded t

nted to step in and support me, but I si

my tears away, witnessing pity in everyone's eyes, except for M

oned me. It took immense effort to contr

Perhaps he regretted his earlier coldness. M

ack," I said, but he seized my ha

ght now," he insisted, and I wo

change in the back," I argued. He approached,

off now, princess," he whispered, his lips bru