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I'm the Most Jaded Sugar Baby Chapter 11
Kalina's POVA year later, I opened my own heirloom restoration studio. I named it "Traces".Anna handled the restoration work, and I paid the bills. It was a pretty fair arrangement, if you ask me.The first piece on display was my mother's magnolia-embroidered dress. I put it in a glass display case, leaving the repaired seams visible.Someone asked why I hadn't had it restored to look like new."Limited budget," I said.Anna overheard me and rolled her eyes. "You bought an entire building last year.""That's different. You have to spend money where it counts.""You spend four figures a month on canned food for your cat.""He's a shareholder."Muffin was sprawled across the checkout counter and let out a yawn right on cue.On the day the studio opened, a package arrived from Bellmont. Inside were 20 white jasmine plants. There was no card.I had the courier send them back.Three days later, another package arrived, this time with a cold-hardy variety of jasmine suited to
I'm the Most Jaded Sugar Baby Chapter 10
Kalina's POVThe Northern Lights alert came through at nine that evening. I pulled on my down jacket, grabbed my camera, and headed downstairs.Brian was waiting outside my apartment building. He was flying home the next day. "There's one last place I'd like you to come with me."I checked the time. "Where?""The viewing spot you'd originally booked."The snow had stopped by the time we drove out of the city. Neither of us spoke on the way.When we reached the vast stretch of black volcanic terrain, a crowd had already gathered. People stood wrapped in blankets, looking up at the sky as they waited for the Northern Lights.Brian handed me a cup of hot chocolate.I took a sip. "Too sweet.""Fiona likes it sweet." He caught himself immediately. "Sorry. I got you the wrong one.""Okay."He took the cup back and got me a coffee instead. He didn't make any excuses or tell me to make do with what he'd bought. At first, the sky was a deep blue. About 15 minutes later, a pale gree
I'm the Most Jaded Sugar Baby Chapter 9
Kalina's POVBrian didn't leave. He checked into a hotel nearby instead.He stopped sending flowers and jewelry, and he didn't show up at my door again. But every morning, he sat at my usual coffee shop.I would go in for my coffee, and he would watch me from a couple of tables away without saying a word.By the third day, I'd had enough.I walked over to his table. "Don't you have work to do?""I can work remotely.""Is Hemsworth Group going under?""Not anytime soon.""Then why are you sitting here?"Brian looked up at me. "Because I want to get to know you again."I let out a disbelieving laugh. "And who said I wanted that? You don't have to."He spoke calmly. "I used to make all the decisions for you. This time, it's up to you. I'll wait."Well, that was progress; not much, but still, I picked up my coffee and turned to leave. However, he stopped me with another question. "Do you always drink oat milk lattes?""Yeah.""How come I've never seen you drink one before?"
I'm the Most Jaded Sugar Baby Chapter 8
Kalina's POVI was picking up some milk at the supermarket when I ran into Brian. He stood at the end of the aisle, snow clinging to his black coat and dark circles under his eyes. He looked nothing like his usual immaculate self.Muffin was curled up in my arms. The moment he saw Brian, his ears flattened.Brian reached out to pet him, but Muffin hissed. His hand stopped halfway. "Still holding a grudge?""He's got a good memory.""How's his injury?""His stitches are out.""Let me see."I zipped up Muffin's carrier. "There's no need."Brian looked at me and swallowed. "Kalina, can we talk?""No.""Just ten minutes.""Are you going to pay me for my time?"He hesitated, clearly caught off guard. "Fine. How much?"I gave it some thought. "More than you can afford."Brian followed me back to my apartment.The wind was picking up outside, and I didn't want Muffin getting cold, so I let him in.He stood in the entryway, taking in the freshly planted white jasmine on the ba
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Third-person POVFiona still hadn't moved out. She claimed her dorm was still being renovated, and Clearwater Bay was close to campus.Brian hadn't asked her to leave, and it wasn't because he wanted her around; he simply hadn't been home in days.On the fifth day, Fiona went live. She sat in the living room, her eyes red from crying. "A lot has happened lately. Please don't ask Mr. Hemsworth about it. He's been having a hard time, and I just want to give him some space."The comments poured in."She's so sweet and understanding!""Isn't it a good thing his ex is finally gone?""Good riddance! We don't have to put up with that bitter old hag anymore."Fiona bit her lip. "Please don't say that about Ms. Lawson. She's just a little sensitive. Maybe I did something to upset her, and that's why she left so suddenly."As she moved the camera, it caught the mark left by the cedar chest in the corner. Someone recognized the embroidered table runner from the dinner party."What happe
I'm the Most Jaded Sugar Baby Chapter 6
Kalina's POVSnow had fallen in Avenvik. The house I'd rented was small, but the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked the ocean.Muffin was nervous when we first arrived and spent hours hiding under the couch. But as soon as I opened a can of cat food, he came right out.He knew what he wanted—just like me.My lawyer sent me a message. "Mr. Hemsworth is trying to find you."I flipped to the last page of my rental agreement and signed my name.I replied, "Don't give him my address.""Understood. But Mr. Hemsworth wants to know why you turned down Willowbrook."I gave it some thought. The apartment was worth a fortune. But the curtains had been changed, the flowers ripped out, and my mother's dress was cut to pieces there. Even if I took it back, I would have to redo the whole place—too much hassle.I typed, "Too many bad memories."My lawyer didn't reply for a while. He was probably trying to figure out how to pass that along without sounding rude.The doorbell rang. Anna Perr
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