Battling the Billionaire by Kate Ashgrove

Author:Kate Ashgrove [Ashgrove, Kate]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, billionaire romance, clean and wholesome, sweet romance
Publisher: Kate Ashgrove
Published: 2018-06-03T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Jenna

Jenna stuffed her notes back into her purse. She felt giddy, and she was sure it had to do more with the success of their meeting than the way Devon was leaning across the table as if the short distance was too much.

He’d really listened to her, taking notes on his phone as she’d eagerly listed off the charitable organizations that badly needed attention, and her ideas to get employees excited about donating their time. It was the closest she’d ever come to feeling like she had something to offer, and it was something she realized she was truly passionate about.

She just hoped Devon would listen the next time she brought up TrueLife’s shady business practices. There had to be a reason he couldn’t see what was right in front of him, and she planned to get to the bottom of it, no matter how much time she had to spend with him—a prospect that no longer sounded like such a bad thing.

Devon helped her slide into her jacket, then led her to the door, his hand brushing the small of her back. She felt herself slowing, so that the light touch became a firm pressure. When they stepped outside, he didn’t let go as they headed toward the street. She couldn’t help thinking that if he slid his hand a little to the right, she could nestle into his arm.

They paused, looking for the limo, but it was nowhere in sight. Jenna looked at Devon, wondering if he had other plans. Maybe he wanted to show her around his building or something. That was a tour she could definitely do without.

Devon looked just as perplexed. “I texted Stan ten minutes ago. He should be here.” He glanced up and down the street.

Jenna turned her head toward a high-pitched squeal. “There he is,” the voice screamed. Suddenly a mob of photographers crowded in, sticking cameras in their faces. Several girls giggled, trying to worm their way in.

“What’s it feel like to kiss Devon Ward?” one of the girls asked.

It wasn’t as if Jenna hadn’t wondered. Her eyes darted to Devon as heat flooded her face. She half-expected to see embarrassment, but instead he gave her an apologetic look. A car backfired in the street, and Devon grabbed her hand, using the distraction to drag her away. They ran down the street, closely pursued by the young girls and photographers.

Jenna wasn’t sure whether she was mortified or excited. It reminded her of some close calls with the police, when her protests had been a little on the rebellious and possibly illegal side. But this was different. If it looked like she was dating Devon, it could hurt her attempts to point out TrueLife’s wrongdoing. It would look like she was on their side. Then again, so could working with them as a charitable advisor. But that couldn’t have been a wrong choice, right? She felt like she was in the middle of a labyrinth. She wasn’t sure which way was right anymore.

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