Next Door to the Billionaire by Remi Carrington

Author:Remi Carrington [Carrington, Remi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-947685-07-9
Publisher: Phrey Press

Chapter 20

Livvy sucked in a deep breath before pulling open the front door. “Good morning.”

“It is.” Tanner stuck his hands in his pockets.

The jeans and a button-down he sported made him look like he’d just stepped off the cover of a magazine. He looked good in everything, but his current outfit was her favorite.

She brushed past him and hurried to the car. Verbena stood on the sidewalk, waving. Livvy needed to text with an update or schedule tea.

Once Tanner slid in behind the wheel, she asked, “What happened to your suit?”

“Like that better? I can change.”

She rolled her eyes and buckled her seat belt. “I thought rich businessmen dressed up for work.”

“I decided on a more casual look today.” He slid a package of Oreos toward her. “In case you need a snack during class.”

She wanted to give him a chance, but doubts still lingered. “So, what do you do exactly?”

“I work in commercial real estate.”

“It’s a family business?”

“Yes. My mom’s grandfather started the business years ago. It has transformed a lot over the years.”

“Do you like what you do?”

“Yes.” He glanced over at her. “I’m the same Tanner you spent the weekend with at the cabin. Does the money change how you see me?”

The idea of all that money scared her and made her feel not enough, which was stupid. In her life, money had been lacking for as long as she could remember. He had all the money he needed and more. If he had that, why did he need her?

She didn’t say another word until he pulled up to the college. “Thank you for the cookies.” She raced away before he could say anything else.

As she sat down in class, a text popped up on her phone: Let me know what time to pick you up. I enjoyed our chat.

Livvy tapped out a response before letting her better sense stop her: I’ll be ready at eleven. And my mom wants to meet the guy that saved me.

She shut off her phone and jammed it in her pocket, not wanting to deal with whatever he sent in reply. In class, she sat in the back and saved a seat for Tessa, who walked in seconds later.

“Hey. When did you quit working at the diner?” After dropping into her seat, she tossed her bag under her chair.

“A month ago. I found a different job.” Livvy pulled out her notebook and a pen. “How’d you know I wasn’t working there?”

Tessa laughed. “I stopped in for dinner one night and was going to ask about you.” She leaned in closer and whispered, “Someone else asked first. I’ve been waiting for you to bring it up, but you haven’t. I need answers.”

Livvy tried to keep concern out of her expression. “Oh?”

Had Tessa overheard the police asking questions?

“Don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about. I just saw him again in the parking lot. I’d never forget a guy like that.”

“A guy like what? Who are you talking about?”

“Tall, dark, and handsome.

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