Heroes In Love (Maverick Billionaires Romance Collection, Books 1-3) by Bella Andre & Jennifer Skully

Author:Bella Andre & Jennifer Skully [Andre, Bella]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Tags: Romance, Fiction
Publisher: Maverick Oak Press, LLC
Published: 2021-07-30T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

Charlie couldn’t hear Sebastian’s closing words as everyone in the auditorium rose to their feet with thunderous applause, their unspoken answer to his question perfectly clear: Yes, they would all walk that mile. Simply because Sebastian Montgomery believed they could.

On the way out, he grabbed Charlie’s hand and they were propelled down the aisle to a small reception in the green room. Everyone wanted to touch him, as though something magical might rub off. He was polite, friendly, and accepted compliments with humility.

The most amazing thing of all was that he acted no differently at the reception than he had on stage. He was the same man who’d walked into her studio and said her art was magnificent. The same man who’d told her all about his parents and upbringing after dinner at his house. The same man who’d driven her wild with need every second of every day since they’d met.

He had power no matter where he was, but it didn’t come from arrogance. It had come from walking many long miles, the way her mother continued to do every single day.

Two hours later they were ushered out and into a waiting helicopter that flew them to the airport. In the VIP lounge, finally alone with Sebastian for a few moments, she said, “Thank you for letting me see you in action.”

“It was my pleasure.” He reached out to stroke her cheek. “I’ve been privileged to see what you do. I was hoping you would enjoy this.”

She shook her head, knowing he shouldn’t be comparing the two of them. “I make art. But you—” There was no other way to put it. “You inspire the world.”

“You inspire too, Charlie. More than you know. Especially now that everyone will see your sculptures once you take your rightful place at the top of the field.”

As always, when he talked about her impending ascent to the top of the art world, her stomach twisted. Frustration bubbled up in her for a split second before she could shove it away, along with the question she’d been asking herself for weeks: Why do I keep having these doubts?

But today of all days wasn’t a time for doubts. Not when Sebastian’s tribute to her mother had been beyond beautiful. It had never been clearer that compared to the struggles other people went through, Charlie had absolutely nothing to complain about. So what if she was worried about her life changing—and about whether or not she could fit into Sebastian’s world the way he obviously wanted her to? She’d have to get over her doubts.

“My mother will love that you told her story.” She touched his arm, admiring the play of strong muscles beneath her fingers nearly as much as she’d admired him on that stage. “It means a lot to me to know you understand.”

“I didn’t plan what I said, but with you watching me, all I could think about was how much you give to her, and how completely deserving she is. Both of you possess an indomitable spirit.

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