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"Ace," Alexis whispered, her voice shaky. "Can we talk?"
Ace clenched his fists, trying to keep his emotions in check. "What is there to talk about?"
"I just... I don't understand why you hate me so much," she said, her voice filled with sadness. "I've done everything I can to be there for you, to show you that I care, but you keep pushing me away."
Ace's jaw tightened as he took a step closer, his eyes flashing with anger. "You don't get it, do you? This was never about love. This was a business deal, plain and simple. You're just a part of the package."
Alexis flinched at his words, her heart breaking all over again. "That's not true, Ace. I've loved you since we were kids. You're the one who refuses to see me."
"Maybe because I don't want to," Ace snapped, his voice harsh.
The words hung between them like a weight, and Alexis felt her heart shatter. She didn't know what else to say. She had tried so hard, but it seemed like nothing she did would ever be enough for him.
Without another word, Alexis turned and walked away, her steps heavy with despair.
After her torrid affair with Eden--her PA--is unveiled to the world, Silver Bell is faced with consequences and decisions that could jeopardize her entire career; and her growing feelings for Eden.
Season 2 of A Billionaire Love Story
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Now that she's been outed as a boss who sleeps with her PAs, Silver has no choice but to distance herself from the woman who has her hands wrapped around her heart--and her panties. Despite Eden being shipped off to a new gig--thanks to her overbearing temp agency--Silver can't quit thinking about her and all the things she'd still like to do with her. No matter how many times her lawyers and PR team tell her to cool it, she abides nothing but her cravings and puts herself and Eden in constant jeopardy of being caught again. And when she finds out the source of all her problems is none other than the PA from her past, Silver develops a need to protect Eden from the truth; a truth so detrimental, she's not sure Eden will continue to see her if she finds out. Can Silver keep Eden at arm's length *and* fix her mistakes to keep her career? Or is she destined to always have to choose between the two?
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