After themotion, the two of them reconciled. Mio held Reba''s hand as they returned to his flower shop.


    "Boss, you''re back?" A cheerful girl greeted them but froze when she noticed Mio holding someone''s hand. Her smile stiffened awkwardly.


    "Boss, who is this?" Nora had always known there was a woman in Mio''s heart. She had asked him before-if he liked her so much, why not be with her?


    Mio only said it was impossible between them. Yet every day, he would personally select white roses, carefully package them, and have them delivered to her.


    The woman had never appeared, and Nora thought that one day Mio would let go. She believed she could wait.


    But what greeted her now was the sight of their intertwined hands.


    The woman before her was stunning, with deep, refined features and eyes as blue as gemstones.


    Nora prided herself on her looks, but standing before this woman, the gap was undeniable.


    Reba stood beside Mio, and the two of them looked like they were made for each other. Anyone would say they were a perfect match.


    "She''s my girlfriend now," Mio said, summing up Reba''s identity in five simple words. Nora''s heartpletely sank.


    Reba noticed the disappointment in the girl''s eyes but said nothing. Mio was a man of immense charm; it was no surprise that someone would fancy him.


    "Mio, you left thepany to open a flower shop?" Reba asked as she surveyed the romantic atmosphere of the shop, filled with flowers she loved.


    "Yes," Mio responded. "I was tired of it all. I just wanted to do something rxing. You''ve always loved flowers, so I opened this shop. Come, I''ll make you some coffee." He led her to the seating area by the floor-to-ceiling windows.


    Most days, Mio would sit there, basking in the sunlight, reading, and letting the day pass by.


    There were no calctions, no schemes, no concern for profits or losses.


    Hearing their conversation, Nora finally understood that Mio had opened the flower shop because of this woman. She realized she knew nothing about Mio''s past.


    From the beginning, she had found him mysterious. His elegant demeanor was like that of a nobleman.


    He had chosen such an inconspicuous location for the shop that sometimes not a single customer woulde by all day. Yet Mio didn''t seem to mind, spending his time tending to the flowers and nts.


    When she had asked him before about the losses, he merely smiled and said, "So what if I lose? So what if I gain?"


    This unique personality had gradually drawn her in. She felt that Mio was a man with a story, and she stayed by his side, hoping one day he would share it with her.


    But today, she learned that Mio''s story was only for that woman. She was the most important chapter in his life. Reba sat by the window. Behind the flower shop was the ocean. A ce like this, selling flowers-it wasn''t about making money. It was simply a way to pass the time.


    She had to admit the ce was serene and tranquil. Opening the window, one could hear the sound of the waves. Rising with the sun, resting with its setting-this kind of life was appealing.


    Reba nced at Mio, who was preparing coffee. He wore a crisp white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, and an apron tied around his waist. He looked radiant, like a man straight out of aic book.


    The sunlight fell warmly on him, adding a touch of softness to his presence.


    Seeing this, Reba felt a surge of warmth in her heart. But when that girl, Nora, appeared beside him, the serene scene lost some of its charm.


    If you''re loving the book, nel5s is where the adventure continues. Join us for theplete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Boss, let me help you," Nora said, washing her hands and reaching for the coffee beans.


    "No need. I want to make this for her myself." Mio''s tone turned noticeably colder. He had thought Nora understood when he introduced Reba earlier, but her persistence showed otherwise.


    Earlier, she had nearly caused Reba to be hit by a car. Mio wouldn''t allow anyone to hurt Reba again.


    Nora sensed the shift in Mio''s attitude-it was much colder than before. Was it because of that woman?


    Silently, she went to tend to the flowers, while Mio focused on making coffee for Reba.


    Suddenly, an untimely sound broke the quiet.


    "Ah..." Nora cried out. She had "identally" pricked her finger on a rose thorn, leaving a deep cut that quickly bled.


    Reba raised an eyebrow. This woman wasn''t easy to deal with. If she hade anyter, Mio might have been ensnared by her.


    Reba decided to observe how Mio would respond. To her surprise, he continued preparing the coffee, unfazed.


    Nora, seeing no reaction, walked over to Mio. "Boss, I hurt my hand," she said pitifully.


    "Mm, I see. There are band-aids over there. Go get one yourself," Mio replied without looking up.


    "Boss, I don''t know where they are," Nora said, her voiceced with feigned helplessness.


    If you''re loving the book, nel5s is where the adventure continues. Join us for theplete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Mio nced at her, then stepped away from the table. Nora shot a smug look at Reba, as if to say she had a ce in his heart after all.


    Reba didn''t react. It wasn''t that she trusted Miopletely, butpared to Nora''s petty tricks, Mio was a master of maniption.


    Having yed so many games of power and deceit, Mio detested women like Nora the most. How could he ever have feelings for her?


    Mio returned, holding a band-aid and an envelope. "Here''s your sry for the month. You don''t need to work here anymore."


    "Boss, are you firing me?" Nora asked in disbelief.


    "Nora, I hired you because you were smart and hardworking. But now I see you''ve


    used your cunning for the wrong reasons.


    Don''t even think about harming the woman I love. You can''t, and you''re not worthy," Mio said coldly.


    Nora''s facade shattered on the spot. Tears streamed down her face. "Boss, you''ve waited so long for her, but she doesn''t love you. I''m the one who loves you. From the moment I saw you, I loved you. Please, give me a chance."


    She desperately tried to grab Mio''s hand, but he stepped back.


    "Many women love me. I''ve nevercked admirers. But the only one I love is her. You


    can leave now," he said firmly.


    Nora didn''t take the envelope. Crying, she turned and left.