Waiting on the Billionaire by Jenna Brandt

Author:Jenna Brandt [Brandt, Jenna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-09-18T05:00:00+00:00

9

Bryce could hear the music for Roger’s 28th birthday celebration from outside the nightclub he rented out for the occasion. Bryce had asked Lana to go with him, but she informed him she had to work at her catering job. Against his better judgement, he went on his own to the party. He felt he owed it to Roger to be there.

As with most parties thrown in their social circle, Roger decked the place out with all the bells and whistles. Elaborate lighting filled the room, along with the hippest DJ spinning the latest music. The decorations were extravagant, including an ice sculpture of Roger’s face in the center of the room, and a flower arrangement of his monogram at each table.

The party had only been going on an hour, but it was already in full swing with guests adorned in their best outfits, picked and worn strategically to impress.

“Why if it isn’t Bryce Montgomery. I’m surprised to see you here.”

Bryce turned to find Raef Howard, one of the most obnoxious and gossip-mongering people around New York, staring at him. Great, I have to put up with him first thing. This isn’t a promising start to the night.

“Why are you surprised to see me here? Roger and I are good friends.”

“Are you still? I hear you’ve been ducking out on everyone because of the new interest you’ve gained.”

“And what interest might that be?”

“George Willmont told me you were slinking around town with that Soho waitress; that you blew everyone off to spend the evening with her rather than be with your friends.”

Bryce stiffened under the rebuke. He didn’t like being gossiped about, and even less that the talk involved Lana. “It’s no one’s business who I spend my time with, and for the record, she’s an up-and-coming actor.”

The man snorted. “Lana Collins, right? I looked her up, and she’s not even a blip on the internet. Quite a step-down from Gabrielle, don’t you think?”

“No, I don’t,” Bryce stated with a steely tone and a narrowed glare. “If you will excuse me, I need to go give my congratulations to Roger.”

Without waiting for a response, Bryce moved away from the annoying man and worked his way through the crowd. After several passes and casual greetings from acquaintances, he decided he needed to head to the restroom. He could find Roger later. It wasn’t like he was going anywhere, since it was his party.

He adjusted his shirt and blazer in the mirror, then pushed the edge of his hair back into place before leaving the restroom. Just as he turned the corner to head back into the main room, he saw Gabrielle come into focus.

“There you are, Bryce. I’ve been looking everywhere for you.”

He let out a heavy sigh and shook his head. “What are you doing, Gabrielle? I thought I made it clear I want you to stay away from me.”

“Oh, you were just still upset the other night because of that tiff I had with the other woman. You hate public spectacles, but I promise, I will be on my best behavior tonight.

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