Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 27

Emmy’s heart gave a hard thump when she found herself standing this close to him, his handsome face right in front of her. Those deep, unreadable eyes made her feel like nothing could be hidden.

She put on her sweetest smile, letting her dimples show.

“I was hoping you could come with me to an event tomorrow evening. Would that work for you?”

James frowned. “I’ve got something on tomorrow night.”

Emmy’s smile faltered.

She remembered the last time—she’d turned him down just as bluntly.

Seriously, this guy could really hold a grudge.

Frustrated and a little helpless, she forced a smile.

“Alright, sorry to bother you.”

She pointed at the pink lunchbox on the counter.

“Don’t forget to eat while it’s still warm.”

The door closed with a soft click behind her.

James picked up the lunchbox.

Pink. Cute, actually.

He stared at it for a while, lost in thought.

*

The next evening, right outside the corporate gala.

Emmy had just handed her invitation to the attendant when she heard a soft, familiar voice behind her.

“Emmy, you’re here for the gala too?”

She sighed inwardly. Of all the people to run into.

She turned and saw Evelina in a designer V-neck dress, arm hooked through Dean’s. Evelina looked like she was born for the spotlight.

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