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Love Brewed Bitter Chapter 10
"We were in the same orphanage," Noah said.Someone brought over a tattered doll he'd kept, and that evoked some old memories. My first crush wasn't Aidan. It was an older boy at the orphanage, scared of the dark.I always wanted to protect him. Later, he left, and I forgot. That doll was my gift to him."You're my hero, Lorelei. I waited 17 years for you," he said.I choked up at his words.Noah walked over, knelt, and hugged me. He was tough in business but soft for me.I didn't make him chase me. We became a couple naturally.I returned to Breeze Lounge, helping develop new drinks. A year later, I met his parents and younger brother.I braced for judgment, but they welcomed me like family.Noah was adopted but loved. The outsiders didn't know the Bennett heir wasn't blood.At the engagement party, Noah's mother gave me a pair of antique bracelets, saying they were heirlooms for the bride.I shed tears, touched by her kindness.His teenage brother grinned, "If Noah messes
Love Brewed Bitter Chapter 9
The internet turned on Horizon Tech.Aidan's recent proposal video to Isabella got slammed, but I cared more about Noah's note, quoting 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'.[Like a compass needle pointing north, a man's accusing finger always points at a woman.]He pulled a plane ticket from his desk. "Go study in Clont. I'll cover tuition and living costs. You just need to win a regional bartending championship."I stared at him, tears welling up. I blinked them back.Noah was my mentor and my savior, the one who taught me to start over and be my own hero.I took the ticket and bowed. "I won't let you down."As I reached the door, he removed his glasses, revealing his hazel eyes. He gazed at me and said, "When you're back, I've got something to tell you."I fled, scared.In the past decade, I had loved Aidan and poured everything into him. I couldn't handle another failed love.Noah was different. Stern yet kind, he was respectful to all women. I couldn't help falling for him, but I
Love Brewed Bitter Chapter 8
I threw myself into preparation, studying hard.With the invitation and Breeze Lounge's signature liquor, I entered the competition.Contestants were a mix of types. The male and female were 50-50.I wore a sharp suit, catching attention the moment I walked in."Who is she? Never seen her before. She is gorgeous.""Some actress they hired?""No way. She is dressed like a bartender."I ignored the whispers, grabbed my number tag, and waited.Noah sat in the front row in a navy blue suit and gold-rimmed glasses. His face was expressionless as always, but his presence boosted my confidence.Groups of three competed, and it was judged live. I was in the last group, up against last year's runner-up.The pressure was real, but the process felt like a rebirth. This was the path I was meant for.I mixed rum and gin, a new flavor for Breeze Lounge. Then I added vodka and mint syrup.The emcee called me up. "Contestant No. 13, explain your creation."I took the mic. "I first called
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His friends stared, awkward.Aidan softened his tone. "I messed up. Let's talk. Don't throw yourself away like this."His words made me sick. I wanted to gag but held back.I skillfully opened a bottle, poured a drink, added ice and lemon, and slid it to a customer. Annoyed by my attitude, Aidan grabbed my wrist.Before he could flip out, Noah appeared.Every head turned to see the commanding man. His mixed-race features were sharp, and his vibe was cold.Aidan froze, then plastered an ingratiating smile on his face. "Mr. Bennett, I'm Aidan Black from Horizon Tech. I sent you my business card once. Didn't expect to run into you here.""I've seen you before," Noah replied curtly.Aidan grinned, thinking he'd scored points. If Noah remembered him, it could only mean his career in Florough was about to level up.But in the very next second, his wishful thinking fell apart.Noah continued, "If you're here to cause trouble, I'll have you thrown out.""No, it's a misunderstanding,
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As I looked back, the signs were there. I was just blind.I rented a cheap apartment and hunted for jobs online. My college was cut short by the bar gig, so I only held a high school diploma and no real experience. My options were slim.A former coworker, Mia Clark, learned about my situation and suggested a high-end club. They were recruiting a bartender.I hesitated. The bar days were rough, and though I wasn't ashamed, the stigma stung."Don't hate who you were. You and Sophie did nothing wrong," Mia said.I nodded and decided to give it a shot.Breeze Lounge was a private bar for the elite. It felt calm, not like a nightclub.The vibe was soothing, and the manager, a 35-year-old lady, was easygoing."We need a bartender. Hours are from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Staff dorms are on the third floor. There isn't much work. Most guests go to private rooms to negotiate deals. Just serve drinks to walk-ins, otherwise, do your thing," Susan Hayes said, taking me upstairs to the club owner's
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"If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have heard how everyone trashed me," I snapped. "When did you see me go upstairs with a guy? Where was it? What did he look like?"Aidan was lost for words.Back when I got harassed at the bar, he told me to suck it up. By the time I stumbled home drunk at dawn, he was fast asleep.I swallowed my pride to pay his debts. In return, he smeared me like that just to dump me."You're disgusting!" I spat. "I drank myself sick to clear your debts. My stomach never recovers."Turning to the others, I continued, "You say I sold myself. Did you see it or hear it from under the bed? Do you even hear the poison coming out of your mouths?"Isabella stood up. "It's my fault. I shouldn't have brought it up.""Pair of snakes!" I spat.Aidan shot up, furious. "I saw you go upstairs with him. I followed, worried I got it wrong, but then I heard you moaning. Every time I think about you with all those guys, I want to puke."I trembled with rage, but no explanation w
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