rismatic CEO of Brooks and Co., couldn

pson

I was captivated by her softness and charm. It was a

pson

ghts drifted back to this morning. Adrian, my best friend and trusted

uckled. "I haven't seen you this smitten since... well, I can't

h, it's nothing, really," I replied casually,

me. There's something about her,

"Different, huh? That sounds intrigu

xchanged a few words, before I ordered the cake for Amelia's birthday, right?

on. She seems like a sweet and down-to-earth person. I'm sure she'll appreciate the r

inking of taking detours to pass by her bakery, secretly hoping for another chance

ming about that baker?" Adrian t

t something about her, Adrian. It's like she has this

are you waiting for? Go back to her bakery, buy some more cake

nowing Adria

a?" I tried to

his. "She's fine. I'm just to get

the best perso

as a godfather. Her mother, on the other hand, has been... distant, to say the

doing an incredible job as a father, and Amelia is lucky to have you. Sometimes,

. "I just want Amelia to have a stable and loving environment. It's

, my friend. Amelia is lucky to have such a devoted father like you.

mpson's unwavering support. "Thanks, Thomp

n making Amelia's birthday extra special, knowing

air of mystery and sweetness about her that was simply irresistible. I'd catch myself smiling at the memory of her shy smile and h

It was very unusual for me to feel this way. Most people saw me as cold and dis

elf, "you've stirred something

lia's upcoming birthday, his assistant, Victoria, entered h

eeting scheduled in ten minutes," Victoria said, her voice profess

as he focused on the work ahead. "Thank you, Victoria. I'll be there

but she make an

ht?" Thompson asked

king gently, "I was wondering if there was

ffer. "Thank you, Victoria. Everything

't shake the connection he felt with her, and it was both exhilarating and terrifying. He knew he couldn't let his

ind, leaving him feeling both vulnerable and invigorated. The contrasts of his emotions clashed, an

more than just a passing curiosity. She had become a beacon of hope, a remind

uld embrace the joy and uncertainty Samantha had brought into his life, but he would al