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The Billionaire's Obsession Came Too Late It Was All a Dream
The chaotic energy of the amusement park was muffled behind glass windows of the indoor restaurant we chose for lunch We ate in a strange, comfortable truce.When the waiter cleared our plates, August leaned back in his chair, swirling the last of his sparkling water. He looked out the window toward the towering structure at the edge of the park."We skipped the Ferris wheel," he stated.I raised an eyebrow, wiping my mouth with the cloth napkin. "Are you absolutely sure you aren't going to puke again?""Hell no," he scoffed, dropping a few hundred-dollar bills on the table. "I just needed to recalibrate. Come on."We walked back out into the fading afternoon light. The park was beginning to transition into its evening phase. When we reached the ticket booth for the Ferris wheel, August leaned into the small window, spoke a few quiet words to the manager, and handed over his black card.The attendant’s eyes went wide. "The whole wheel, sir? For the next hour?""Yes," August s
The Billionaire's Obsession Came Too Late Even if It Just For a Day!
The overhead speakers crackled. "Drivers! Powering up in three... two... one... GO!"The floor hissed with electricity, and the ceiling sparks rained down like tiny stars. I slammed my foot onto the pedal. My car didn't move. It just growled and vibrated."I'm stuck!" I yelled over the noise.August’s car shot forward which was frankly insulting. He spun in a perfect circle, his hair blowing back, and looked at me with a smugness in his face. "You have to turn the wheel, you idiot! You’re stuck against the starting rail!"I spun the wheel frantically to the left. The car jerked, my head snapping back, and suddenly I was flying backward. I screamed, slamming into the car behind me with a THUD."Wrong way!" August yelled, laughing so hard he nearly let go of his own wheel. He circled back around."I'm learning!" I shouted, finally figuring out how to coordinate the steering and the pedal. I managed to straighten out, lurching forward into the middle of the arena.The game was a f
The Billionaire's Obsession Came Too Late Bumper Car
The sunlight hit us as we stepped out of the Haunted House. My hand was still tucked firmly into August’s.He didn't let go immediately. For a few long, quiet seconds, we just stood there, breathing in the scent of summer air, letting the adrenaline settle.Then, August suddenly remembered who he was supposed to be.August cleared his throat, his grip loosening as he slowly retracted his hand. He looked at me, his eyes regaining that earlier glint."That," he said, "was a complete waste of electricity. The animatronics were dated."I laughed, a bright, genuine sound that drew a few looks from passing families. "Dated? August, you screamed. Not a masculine, get-back-demon roar, either. It was a save-me-from-the-closet yelp.""I was startled by the structural instability of the wall," he countered, his jaw tightening as he began to walk, forcing me to hurry to keep up with him. "And you weren't exactly a pillar of courage, Spring. You were trying to burrow into my ribcage.""At
The Billionaire's Obsession Came Too Late Part - 2
"Of course," he said, but his voice was tight. He didn't let go of my hand this time. His grip was firm.We entered the next chamber. The Kitchen of Sorrows. It was a macabre display of fake gore, but it was the silence that was the scariest part. No music. Just the sound of our own breathing, synchronized and shallow."You're walking very slowly," I mocked. "Are you waiting for the ghosts to ask for an autograph?""I'm keeping pace with you," he countered, though his eyes were scanning every corner of the room. "I don't want you tripping in the dark and blaming me for that.""I'm fine, August. It’s your face I’m worried about. You’re turning grey again.""I am not—"Suddenly, the floor beneath us dropped an inch with a loud BANG."AH!" I let out an involuntary yelp, my heart practically jumping out of my chest.August didn't scream, but he pulled me closer, his arm wrapping around my waist for a second before he caught himself and pulled back."A pressure plate," he muttere
The Billionaire's Obsession Came Too Late The Whispering Manor
The amusement park, which had felt like a playground only moments ago, suddenly felt like a rotating nightmare for August. "Bleegh... Bleegh..."He was currently bent double over a trash can near the exit."Bleegh... Bleegh... again."I couldn't help the sound that escaped me. It was half-sympathy, half-mischief. I reached into my bag and pulled out a fresh bottle of water, twisting the cap off and handing it to him as he finally straightened up."Here," I murmured, my voice softening despite my desire to tease him. "Drink. Slowly."He snatched the bottle, his hands still trembling slightly. As he rinsed his mouth and splashed some water onto his face, I stepped behind him. My hand found the nape of his neck, my fingers working in a gentle massage against the tension in his muscles. He looked absolutely wrecked."If you're feeling this bad, August, let's just head back to the manor," I said, my hand sliding down to catch his. "Let’s go home."He stayed silent for a second, hi
The Billionaire's Obsession Came Too Late Scaredy-cat
The morning sun had barely begun to filter when the phone on my bedside table vibrated, cutting through the silence.It was Grandpa.His voice was gruff but carried a warmth. He gave me an address. There was something in his tone that suggested no room for argument.I sat up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes, and pulled my planner onto my lap. I checked my schedule for the Ashford Art Gallery. One of the many miracles of my new residency was the freedom they had granted me. They were incredibly considerate, allowing me to choose my own hours. It was a luxury of autonomy I wasn't used to, and it made it easy to say yes to Grandpa.But as I stared at the address, a knot of anxiety formed in my stomach. What was the Old Master planning? A soft knock at the door interrupted my thoughts."Madam, this is the Old Master’s butler, Hui. Can you receive a parcel, please?"I wrapped a robe around myself and opened the door. Uncle Hui stood there. He bowed with a precision that was both res
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