The Billionaire's Impromptu Bet by Lorana Hoopes

Author:Lorana Hoopes
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lorana Hoopes

Brie smiled at the text on her phone again. Though still a little nervous about going to church, she looked forward to seeing Jesse again, especially after their last time together got cut short.

“Aren’t you going to buy anything?” Ariel asked as she held up a designer dress.

“I’d love to, but I can’t.” Brie’s father hadn’t explicitly said she couldn’t buy anything else, but she was pretty sure that his ultimatum included that detail. Besides, she didn’t need anything else. Brie realized some of her shopping had been out of boredom, but since having to get a job, she didn’t find herself bored very often. Tired? Yes, but bored? Not so much.

“Come on. Just a little something small for yourself?” Ariel scanned the shelves and grabbed a small bag. “Here, how about this?”

Brie shook her head. “I don’t need a new bag. Besides,” she leaned in and turned the price tag over, “it’s two thousand dollars. My dad made me get a job because I spent too much, remember?”

Ariel rolled her eyes. “You’re no fun anymore. Fine, I’ll get it for both of us. It will look great with my outfit for the party tonight. You are still coming, aren’t you?”

Brie hesitated. She did want to go out after a long week of work, but she didn’t want to be out too late since she was attending church with Jesse. The last thing she needed was to show up with dark circles under her eyes.

“You can’t skip the party. It’s like the biggest event since… since…”

“Since the last event?” Brie supplied with a smile. The party was going to be big, but not the event Ariel was making it out to be.

“Kade will be there.” A mischievous smile crossed Ariel’s face.

Conflicting emotions battled inside Brie. She did want to see Kade again, didn’t she? “I’m coming. I just can’t stay all night because I’m seeing Jesse in the morning.”

“On Sunday? Where could you possibly be going on Sunday morning?” Her eyes widened as the only logical conclusion came to mind. “You’re going to church with him?”

Brie shrugged.

“Why? You called the bet off. It’s not like you have to keep trying to impress him.”

“I’d already agreed to go. It would be rude not to.”

Ariel shook her head. “Who are you? And what did you do with my friend?”

Brie knew Ariel was teasing, but she was beginning to wonder the same thing. Ever since she had gone to the children’s hospital with Jesse, she couldn’t get those kids out of her head. She wanted to do something for them. Something like Jesse did. She’d have to discuss ideas with her father. He didn’t want her spending money frivolously, but surely, he wouldn’t be against a donation to the hospital.

“I’m still here.” Brie glanced at her watch. She still needed to shower after her shift this morning. She had met Ariel right after she got off. “Shouldn’t we get ready for that party now?”

“Fine, let me check out, and then we can swing by your place.

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