Arrogant Billionaire's Secret Baby: An Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Romance by Olivia Pearl

Author:Olivia Pearl [Pearl, Olivia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-05-26T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

DYLAN

So much time has passed since Ashley and I last saw or even spoke to each other that I'm surprised when Selena rings the intercom to tell me she's waiting in the reception. I was dating her when Selena kissed me all those years ago, and I told her nothing about it because the kiss meant nothing to me, and I didn’t want to embarrass Selena if anyone found out about her crush on me.

Last I checked, Ashley was in Paris with the guy she met on the set of some show. Yes, Ashley’s an actress and no, I am not bitter. We had an amicable breakup but still, I get mixed feelings about her sudden arrival.

I ask Selena to send her in and the Ashley who walks into my office is a little different from the one I remember. Her blonde hair bounces on her shoulders as she saunters towards me in that manner that always screams superfluity, and the color of her dress matches her brown eyes. It's been three years since we parted ways and I must say she looks amazing.

“Hello, Dylan,” she beams lightly, and I get up from my seat, rounding my desk and giving her a hug.

“Hi... it’s been a while.”

“Yeah, three years is a long time. You look great by the way,” she compliments, and I choose the path of modesty.

“Thanks, but you're the one who looks amazing,” I compliment, gesturing to the seat and she crouches on it, flipping her hair behind.

“I’m flattered,” she says, and I laugh.

“What can I get you? Tea? Coffee? Wine?”

“Oh, I'm okay. Thanks for offering. Just stopped by to say hi.”

“I didn't know you were back in town. Last I knew, you were in Paris.”

“Well, I only just got back last week. I'm starring in a movie, and we’ll be shooting in New York for the next two months. Perfect opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.”

She smiles at me coyly, and I get the feeling that I have a direct connection to one of those birds. We broke up because we had different interests. I wanted forever, but she wasn't ready to walk that path with me. It was only after we spent months apart that I realized that I had been more into the idea of settling down than I had of wanting her.

“It’s good to have you back.”

“I’m glad you're pleased to see me. I missed you, Dylan. Sometimes, I just wish we had kept going.”

If Ashley's here to start something up with me again, it's best she knows that won't be happening. I'm with Selena now, and even if our relationship isn't defined, I don't want to jeopardize what we have.

There's a knock on the door, and it's Selena holding a blue file in her hand. She looks from Ashley to me as she strides in, and I'm a bit worried that she might read this whole situation wrongly.

“Sorry to disturb you, Mr. Smith, but I have to remind you of your two o'clock appointment with the CEO of Gorham’s Institute,” she states stiffly.

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