Chapter 218 Icy Barista.
Chapter 218 Icy Barista.
[Part 1/4 of today's Mass release! Here you go fellas! Big Shout-out to Dirtydew!]
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Hugo hadn't even planned on stopping for coffee today.
In fact, he had been casually walking down the street, minding his own business, when—bam!—he caught sight of her through the glass windows of a quaint little café.
A vision.
A dark-skinned goddess of a barista, standing behind the counter with a no nonsense expression, her arms flexing ever so slightly as she worked the espresso machine.
She had full, luscious lips that looked like they could bless—or curse—a man's entire existence.
Sharp, commanding eyes that could probably cut through steel. And a figure so perfectly sculpted, he was convinced Michelangelo himself would've shed tears of joy.
Hugo stopped in his tracks. His eyes widened and his beauty radar was at full blast.
'...Well, damn.'
A sudden, urgent, and completely logical thought struck him.
'I need coffee.'
He wasn't particularly craving coffee before, but now? Now, he needed it. Desperately. His soul was parched.
His day would not be complete without it. And it had nothing to do with the way her apron hugged her waist or the way her ponytail swayed when she turned her head.
Or the way her jeans was stretched to the limit because of her perky butt and thick thighs.
Absolutely nothing.
So, naturally, he walked inside, stood in line, and waited.
When it was finally his turn, he stepped forward with his most charming smile. With the aura of alpha activated for the extra boost, Hugo was determined to impress!
"Good morning, beautiful."
The barista did not even blink. Experience more on My Virtual Library Empire
"What do you want?" she asked, her voice flat and businesslike.
Hugo's smile faltered slightly. He straightened his shoulders and gulped. 'Okay. So she's not easily flustered. Challenge accepted.'
He liked a woman with a strong will.
"I'll have a cappuccino." He leaned on the counter, flashing her his most charming smile effortlessly.
With the maxed out Modelling Mastery, his every move was a masterpiece of perfection and charisma. "And maybe your name, if that's on the menu?"
She deadpanned at him, punched his order into the register, and said, "That'll be five dollars."
Hugo blinked, taken aback.
Hugo rubbed his temples. "It was important, okay?"
"Oh, yeah? More important than our brotherhood?" Collins demanded.
"Yes!" Hugo exclaimed, then quickly backtracked. "No! Wait. Okay, listen—"
"No, no, don't even try to talk your way out of this." Collins dramatically wiped an imaginary tear from his eye.
"I thought we were bonded for life. I thought we were partners in crime. But nooo, the second you see a pretty girl—"
"Collins, I'm sorry, okay?!" Hugo burst out, exasperated.
Collins folded his arms and narrowed his eyes. "You better be. Because the pain you have caused me..." He sniffled. "Unforgivable."
Hugo groaned. "You're being ridiculous."
"I AM SUFFERING."
Hugo gave up. "Fine. I abandoned you. My bad."
Collins sniffed, then nodded in satisfaction. "Apology accepted."
Hugo rolled his eyes. "Anyway, where are you going?"
Collins' face immediately brightened. "My party's tonight, remember? I'm meeting up with the decorator now so we can finish setting up before the evening."
Hugo raised an eyebrow. "Oh, right. Can I tag along?"
Collins crossed his arms. "You want to make it up to me?"
"Yes."
"Buy me food on the way."
Hugo sighed. "Fine."
"Then let's go, traitor." Collins turned, already marching out the door.
Hugo shook his head but followed after him.
...At least Collins was easy to bribe.
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