The Billionaire's Dangerous Obsession (Nivera) novel Chapter 119

Chapter 119

Chapter 119

Nivera couldn’t help but smile as Alejandro spoke

“She and Benito became like anchors. Mateo taught me to cook, actually. Well, my mother and aunt.”

Nivera blinked. “You can cook?”

Alejandro smirked. “I can bu

water impressively well. But I can also make empanadas and a mean chicken stew.”

“How did I not know this

“Next time, you’re cooking.”

“I’ll need a fire extinguisher if you’re there,” he teased.

She laughed, genuine and soft, then leaned forward. “You know, I think this is the first time I’ve seen you

He raised a brow. “I’m always human.”

this… human.”

“You know what I mean,” she said. “You’re always this sharp–edged mystery. But here–you’re like a younger version of yourself. Still with the ego, but softer.”

He gave her a long look, something unreadable flickering in his eyes. “I am, aren’t I?” He muttered.

Lita returned then with a tray of steaming plates–grilled chicken with garlic butter, seasoned rice, roasted peppers, and soft rolls that looked like clouds.

As she set the plates down, she gave Nivera a quick wink. “Eat before it gets cold. And don’t let him cheat you–he eats like he hasn’t eaten in days.”

“It happened one time when I was fourteen,” Alejandro grumbled.

“So adorable,” Lita replied, kissing his cheek before walking away.

Nivera giggled behind her hand, the tension in her shoulders easing.

Alejandro looked at her over his fork. “Don’t get used to that story. I rarely offer pity points.”

It was still shocking that he even told her this much.

“I’m not pitying you,” Nivera said with a smile. “I’m… surprised. That you told me.”

He shrugged, not meeting her gaze. “I figured you deserved one real thing today.”

There was a beat of silence as they began eating. The food was amazing–simple, warm, and comforting. The kind of meal that felt

like home.

“This is heaven.”

“Told you,” he grinned triumphantly.

“I’m never going to those fancy restaurants with

you again.”

“Oh? So this is a ‘next time‘? I knew you were always a fan of me. If you want to spend time with me, you don’t have to go through corners,” he said/

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His words made her roll her eyes at him. “Must you be so annoying?” She groaned.

“If it means I get to see the annoyed look on your face, then yes,” he answered and Nivera shook her head.

“So,” Alejandro said, after a few bites, “your turn.”

“My turn?”

“Tell me about your rebellious past. Surely you’ve done some damage.”

Nivera leaned back and laughed. “Oh, I have.”

He raised a brow.

“There was a time I snuck out of a charity ball wearing my sister’s gown just to eat ice cream in the park.”

He blinked. “That’s it?”

“I wasn’t done,” she said, grinning. “I got caught by the family chauffeur while beating up a guy behind the fountain. He told my father.”

Alejandro winced. “Ouch.”

“I was grounded for two months and nearly shipped off to finishing school in Switzerland.”

“Nearly?”

“pretended to faint from stress and guilt. My mother panicked and cancelled the plan. I won.”

He burst out laughing. “You’re evil.”

“I was trouble. I once got suspended for switching out the class speaker’s microphone with one connected to a fart noise app.”

Alejandro laughed, nearly choking on his drink. “You’re lying.”

“Cross my heart. The principal was so full of himself, and I was so annoyed. My father almost died of embarrassment when he got the call. My mother tried to ground me but couldn’t stop laughing. I did get punished, though my mother managed to reduce my punishment

”

They both laughed then, and for the first time in a while, there was no tension between them–just ease, warmth, and something gentle.

Could this moment last forever?

She watched as Alejandro leaned back, chewing slowly, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

“What?” he asked when he caught her staring.

“Nothing,” she said. “Just… I think I like this side of you.”

“The side that eats garlic chicken with the commoners?”

“The side that laughs, and I mean genuinely.” Alejandro blinked.

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“You don’t do it enough,” she added, quieter now. “You’re always… guarded. Angry, Dangerous.”

He looked at her carefully, then said, “Maybe because I don’t always have someone worth laughing around.

The words hit her in a place she hadn’t expected.

She looked down, suddenly shy.

They finished their meal in a comfortable silence, occasionally exchanging glances and soft smiles.

Benito and Lita came over toward the end and offered them both small espresso shots “on the house,” saying they were family now; that was it, and the food they had eaten.

“You know I can’t accept it.” Alejandro squinted his eyes at Benito and the couple.

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