Possessive Billionaireâs Twisted Hunt (Obsessed Billionaires, Cherished Brides Book 5) by Ava Selwyn
Author:Ava Selwyn [Selwyn, Ava]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2025-03-30T00:00:00+00:00
Chapter 24 Her Husband
The car rolled to a stop in front of Licious.
Christian got out first, following Ivy closely, his hand slipping into hers before opening the door for her. Together, they stepped into the restaurant.
The place was bustling with people. Chaos filled the air as waiters moved hurriedly between tables, laughter and chatter echoing in the background.
As they walked to the main counter, Ivy immediately spotted Stella.
Stella glanced up, her eyes scanning the crowd before landing on Ivy. She froze for a split secondâthen did a dramatic double take.
"Ivy?!" she shrieked in excitement, practically jumping over the counter to hug her breathless.
Christian frowned, his fingers twitching with the urge to grab Stella and pull her off Ivy. But seeing the happiness on Ivyâs face, he forced himself to hold back.
Ivy patted Stellaâs back, smiling.
Pulling away, Stellaâs eyes shifted to Christian. "Hi, Christian," she greeted with a grin.
They had only met briefly at a few parties, but Stella wasnât as familiar with him as the other friends.
"What are you two doing here today?" she asked, frowning slightly.
Her eyes flickered between them, and then dropped to their intertwined fingers.
She gasped, stepping back as if she had just uncovered a great scandal. "Waitâyou two are together?!"
Ivyâs lips curled into laughter. It hadnât been that long since she left Licious, but being here again, seeing Stellaâs dramatic reactions, made her realize just how much she had missed this place. It was a comforting feeling.
Stella always met people with a lot of enthusiasm, making them feel special. And Ivy realized, in that moment, that she always wanted to be met like thisâlike she mattered.
Stella leaned in close, narrowing her eyes at Christian, whispering conspiratorially, "Really? Him? And you?"
Christian had enough. He grabbed Stella by the back of her neck and pulled her away. "Get away from her."
Stella snorted. "Blink twice if heâs blackmailing you," she told Ivy.
Ivy started laughing.
Stella turned to Christian, still eyeing him suspiciously. "How did she even fall for you? Youâre an ice block, and sheâs sweet as hell."
Christian shoved her lightly toward the counter. "Go get us coffee. Weâre your customers. Do your job."
He waved her off and pulled Ivy into a seat beside him.
As they waited for their coffee, Ivyâs gaze landed on a familiar face.
A man in his thirties, well-dressed and wearing glasses, held a cup of coffee as he walked toward the exit.
Ivy quickly averted her gazeâbut it was too late.
The man had sensed it.
And when he turned his head, his eyes locked onto their table.
Without a second thought, Jack rushed toward their table, completely ignoring the coffee in his hands. He came to a stop in front of Christian.
"Mr. Evans?"
Christian turned to him, his gaze sharp with silent questioning.
"I'm Jack," the man introduced himself with a smile, extending a hand for a shake. "Weâll be working on the project together in the next few days. I recognized you since Iâll be collaborating with you soon. Itâs great to see you."
Christian nodded, shaking the man's hand before pulling away.
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