Billionaire's Accidental Wife novel Chapter 28

Chapter 28 Warning Rated PG+18

“It’s open, Diane. I’m just finishing up the-” “It’s not Diane,” comes Dave’s silky, masculine voice. “Oh…” I say, a little embarrassed. “Sorry to disappoint you.” “It’s fine,” I reply, dropping my gaze back down to my computer. “I was wondering if you would like to join me for lunch? There is a really nice coffee shop just down the street.”

I am not sure if I should accept his offer. I am petrified about my mixed feelings for him and getting too close might ignite a fire that neither of us can diffuse.

But on the other hand, I am so intrigued by him that I kind of want to get to know him.

I want to see if there is another side to Dave Brown. A side that does not include dapper suits and an arrogant attitude. “Okay,” I finally said, daring to look back up at him. He chisels out a broad smile. “After you…” “So, how is your day going?” Dave turns to me while leaning against the back of the elevator. I clasp my hands together and avoid eye contact. “It’s going pretty well…surprisingly. Diane is great and I am getting the hang of things.” I manage to flick him a smile, looking up at him briefly.

He is grinning at me, and I cannot help but blush again. “Glad to hear it.” The elevator arrives at the ground floor and we make our way onto the busy sidewalk. A gush of wind whips my hair in all directions and I feel Dave’s hand tuck some loose strands behind my left ear. The act is endearing. He looks at me with a gleam in his eye.

Soon, we arrive at the quaint little coffee shop he had mentioned.

“Hi, Mr. Brown, the usual today?” The girl behind the counter asks.

“Yes, thank you, Kath. Can I get a menu for my friend, please?” “Sure.” She smiles at him with a twinkle in her eye.

“Friend?” I ask playfully.

He laughs. “I think we can go with friends instead of ex-s. Don’t you think so?”

“Yes, a friend is better.” The change of environment allows me to relax a little.

“You know, Chelsea. I’m not one of those bosses that operate like a dictator. I have a very good relationship with my staff and I have the utmost respect for what they do. I hope you can see

that.”

I realise my brash words and attitude have actually affected him over the past two days. Interesting

“It wasn’t my intention to misjudge you, Dave. It’s just, you have to understand, that me coming back to New York, learning that my Christie is getting married and living in a mansion, is a huge change for me. I apologise for coming off rude and stubborn, but everything hit me all at once and I have become extremely resentful about it.” It feels so good to finally admit the truth to someone. Dave remains quiet and listens on. “The relationship with Christie is going downhill, and it kills me. I’m trying my best to stay afloat in the midst of all this craziness. I’m hoping that with this job, I can make some money for myself and move back to the city to get my own place.” I did not anticipate revealing so much information to him. But something about him is making me open up. I noticed his expression becoming downcast. Before I can question him on it, Kathy comes over to take my order. “What can I get you, hun?” “I’ll just have the smoked salmon bagel, thank you,” I tell her with a quick smile. After she walks away, Dave continues the conversation. “Well, I do hope you will stay working with us, Chelsea. I enjoy seeing you both in and outside the office.”

“Hmp.”

“Can we talk about our past?” Chelsea raised an eyebrow. “NO!” “OK! That’s nice of you to say. And speaking of outside the office, how come I rarely ever see you at home?”

“Oh, I have my own apartment in the city. It’s too much of a commute from Richmond most mornings. But I try to go home and have dinner with Cathy and the kids.

I nod. He really does consider family to be important. A few minutes later, our food arrives, and we dig in. It is not long before I have polished off the delicious smoked salmon with cream cheese, capers, and red onion bagel when he suggests we head back to the office.

“No problem,” I say, wiping my mouth with a napkin.

Dave smiles. “I appreciate you getting right to work today, Chelsea.”

“Oh, that’s okay. It’s my job now, after all,” I reply with a sweet smile.

He looks at me with flirty eyes before he rises from his seat. “Shall we?”

We make our way back to the office and into the elevator. Both of us stay silent.

We make our way back to the office and into the elevator. Both of us stay silent. The sexual tension between us is thick with lust.

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