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Rejected Billionaire 28: Heat of the Dragon
Three o’clock rolled around, and Conor clocked out from Jackson’s Furniture, eager to start his second job of the day.As he made his way to Mr. Arroz’s Spice Emporium, the pungent aroma of exotic spices filled the air, instantly reminding him of the days he had spent recently working next door with Cara.He briefly wondered if she had a shift this afternoon, but those thoughts were quickly interrupted by a familiar voice.“Ah, Conor, my boy! Come, come!” Mr. Arroz called out with his characteristic enthusiasm, his thick Pruarian accent carrying easily over the bustling street. The jovial older man had always been kind to Conor and seemed particularly thrilled to see him today.“Conor, that combination you suggested is selling like nothing I have ever had in my shop! You are truly Celia blessed! And that Mr. Nuri you introduced me to—already, he is having orders placed for a shop near his headquarters!”Conor smiled warmly at the darker-skinned Mr. Arroz, feeling a sense of pride in th
Rejected Billionaire 29: Abraxas's Wrath
He could feel Mr. Arroz watching him, and turned to shake the man’s hand. “Thank you for this opportunity.”“If you do as well out here as you did creating that Spice of Life, I’ll have something special for you at the end of the shift,” Mr. Arroz promised, his eyes twinkling with excitement. He seem to come to a decision and turned, disappearing back into his shop, leaving Conor to manage the table.Conor eyed the jars of spices and the small crowd that passed by. The pungent aroma wafted around him, a blend of the familiar and the exotic.Families strolled by, some pausing to sniff curiously, others moving briskly toward GrizlHut or the arcade on the other side of the Spice Emporium. As the evening progressed, Conor enjoyed the pleasant interactions with the few patrons who stopped by, even managing to make a few sales.Just as he was settling into the rhythm of the evening, a familiar head of brunette hair bobbed out of GrizlHut and headed in his direction.“Conor?”Conor turned to
Rejected Billionaire 30: A Frosty Morning and Frayed Nerves
The next morning, Conor awoke to a frigid chill in the air. Winter had finally arrived, and the cold seemed to seep into his bones. He wrapped himself tightly in his blanket, grateful that Jessica hadn’t taken it away this time. From the kitchen, he heard the familiar clatter of dishes as Jessica prepared breakfast.“Hurry up, Conor. Don’t be late for Jackson’s! Remember, rent is due Friday!” Jessica’s voice carried a sense of urgency that sent a pang of guilt through him.Conor rolled out of bed, the cold air biting at his skin as he hurried to shower and dress. By the time he made it to the kitchen, Jessica had already left for work. He sighed, quickly scrambling an egg and eating it straight from the pan before jogging to work.When Conor arrived at Jackson Furniture, he was met with a stern-faced Mr. Matthews waiting for him at the entrance.“Care to explain why I have an irate client threatening to sue us after having an accident shortly after leaving our loading dock?” Mr. Matthe
Rejected Billionaire 31 Karen vs Abrasax's Wrath
Thursday “Are you ready yet?” called Cynthia. “Mother, remind me where we are going this time?” sighed an exacerbated Jessica as she struggled to put in an earring while checking the mirror. “It is an outing to the art district with the ladies of Princess Arisa’s personal house staff. These people serve in the Princess’s personal home and know the going ons of the kingdom. If you take the time to socialize with them, you can be best prepared to market our businesses and help attract new clients to our malls. It is very important.” “It sounds expensive,” huffed Jessica, attempting to slide on a high-heeled shoe while her mother draped a fine coat over her shoulders. “It necessary for ladies of our increasing standing in society to adhere to the expectation of the upper class. A simple outing such as this can secure the recommendation for new restaurants, and high-end shops to want storefronts in our malls if they see us in the good graces of the Princess and other nobil
Rejected Billionaire 32: Scrapping to Make End Meet
Friday morning, Conor arrived early at Jackson’s Furniture. The familiar creak of the old wooden floors under his feet echoed his anxiety as he approached Mr. Matthews' office. The door was slightly ajar, and Conor hesitated for a moment before knocking gently."Mr. Matthews, do you have a minute?"Mr. Matthews looked up from his paperwork and offered a small smile. "Yes, Conor, come on in. What’s on your mind?"Conor swallowed his pride, feeling the weight of the situation pressing down on him. "This is a tough thing to ask, as I know I’ve only been here a short while. But is there any chance you could pay me for this week's work at the end of the shift? The end-of-month bills are due, and I’m still a bit short."Mr. Matthews leaned back in his chair, studying Conor’s face. "I see. Well, you’ve been working hard, Conor, and it’s money you’ve earned. You also made a decent sale on your first day. See me after your shift, and I’ll have your hours calculated."Relief washed over Conor, a
Rejected Billionaire 33: The Mistake was Marrying You!
Conor cautiously made his way up to the apartment, his heart heavy with the knowledge that he didn’t have the full amount Jessica had asked for.As he opened the door, the tension in the room hit him like a physical force. His mother-in-law, Cynthia, was in the middle of a tirade, her voice sharp and biting as she berated Jessica.“Ask him then! Does he have the money to cover your rent? Can he pay the utility bills? What about the bill to repair your car? Does he have enough for a car for himself yet? ASK HIM, Jessica!”Jessica looked stunned, her eyes wide and fearful as she tried to absorb the barrage of accusations. Conor couldn’t even begin to guess what poison his mother-in-law had been feeding her while he was out.The silence stretched between them, heavy and oppressive, as Jessica hesitated, clearly building up the courage to confront him.“Conor,” she finally said, her voice trembling slightly, “I told you we needed 4,000 dragons to pay the bills this month. Were you able to
Rejected Billionaire 34: New Dawn Brings New Opportunities
Sat As the sun crested the eastern mountain tops, the frozen dew lay across a smooth field of grass, coating it in tiny white crystals. Birds began their morning hunt for food in the chill early winter air. Thankfully for Conor, while it could get excessively cold at night in the winter months, a strong sea breeze had blown a hint of salty air into the area, keeping it just at freezing this night. The sun's rays would quickly begin to warm the world. He stiffly sat up from under a pile of leaves, and a blanket a kind stranger had left him. Through the mental fog that has become his reality, Conor heard a phone ringing. As he numbly answered, an over-excited voice yells at him over the noise of a crowd, “Conor! You are not going to believe this!!! Someone actually wants to pick up my game! Conor?! You there? Can you hear me?” The words seemed distant and inconsequential to Conor as he tried to process the confusing melodrama that had bec
Rejected Billionaire 35: Refreshed and Revitalized.
Conor disappeared into the shower and was thrilled to have the hot water flow over him. The steam lifted the grime from the night in the park off him and his soul soothed as he leaned against the shower wall. The hot water slowly began to loosen tense muscles. He felt as if blood was finally flowing to his brain and his thoughts were able to align themselves. He would fix this, and he would make sure that Jessica was secure in the world and could provide his wife with a home, financial security, and social standing if it was the last thing he did. He was done letting Cynthia poison the world against him, and especially his own wife. “Mr. Brantley? Your suit is waiting for you,” came a soft feminine voice from the door. Conor was startled but heard the door slide shut as the lady left. he wondered if that might have been Anna who had picked him up. A brief fantasy played out in his mind but he opted to wait a minute longer, savoring the warm water before shutting off the s
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