From His Fake Wife to Billionaire Heiress (Riley and Lucas) novel Chapter 37

Chapter 37 Hiding in the Bathroom

After lunch, Riley drove Sebastian back to his company’s headquarters.

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She assumed he would simply thank her and step out of the car, but once she’d parked, he didn’t immediately unbuckle his seatbelt. Instead, he turned to her and asked unexpectedly, “Would you like to come upstairs for a bit?”

When Riley gave him a curious look, he added offhandedly, “I heard your brother put you in charge of the Harper Group’s partnership here in Havenbrook–the one with Torres Group.”

Riley understood. There were still a few details about the collaboration she needed to clarify with him as the final decision–maker.

‘Sure,” she agreed without hesitation.

Sebastian’s employees were clearly well–trained.

When they saw their elusive boss–who rarely appeared at the office and never seemed to show interest in women–walk through the main entrance with a strikingly elegant woman and escort her into his private elevator, every one of them looked momentarily stunned.

But no matter how surprised they were, nobody dared to whisper or stare for too long. They pretended to focus on their work, though inwardly, their curiosity was burning.

Sebastian’s office occupied the top floor, offering the best view in the building.

let the décor was surprisingly understated.

Aside from essential office furniture, the most eye–catching feature wasn’t some expensive antique meant to flaunt his status–it was a floor–to–ceiling glass cabinet filled with limited–edition video game figures and collectibles.

He had his assistant, who’d hurried in after hearing Sebastian was back, prepare a freshly brewed coffee for Riley. Sebastian gestured toward the sofa in the lounge area. “Have a seat. I’ll just be a moment.”

Then he disappeared into the private bathroom at the far end of the office.

Riley settled quietly on the sofa with her coffee, letting her gaze drift around the room.

in less than five minutes, the bathroom door opened again.

When Sebastian reappeared, Riley’s eyes lingered on him almost involuntarily.

He had changed out of his casual hoodie into a tailored, custom fit suit

The rebellious young man she’d seen earlier, crouched on the sidewalk buying a game, was gone in his place stood a sharp eyed business executive, radiating authority and intensity

Two entirely different sides of him merged seamlessly, yet he clearly knew how to separate them for the right occasion

It was the first time Riley truly grasped that the man in front of her was far more complex than she’d realized

Sebastian walked over to the sofa and set a thick blue folder on the coffee table in front of Riley

“Everything related to the project so far is in here.”

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Chapter 37 Hiding in the Bathroom

He took a seat in the armchair across from her, crossed his legs, and met her eyes directly. “Take a look, Ms. Harper”

Riley pushed aside any lingering thoughts and focused, picking up the folder to review its contents carefully.

But the strictly professional atmosphere didn’t last long.

“Knock, knock.”

A polite rap came at the door.

Sebastian frowned slightly, clearly annoyed by the interruption.

He locked toward the entrance and replied in a low voice, “Come in.”

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The assistant opened the door, glanced cautiously at Riley, then approached Sebastian and spoke softly, “Mr. Torres, the president of Ashford Group is here. He says it’s important. Should I show him in?”

The president of Ashford Group?

That would be Lucas, wouldn’t it?

Riley’s fingers stilled on the document she’d been skimming.

She lifted her gaze just as Sebastian looked her way.

A silent understanding passed between them.

Lucas was probably already waiting outside.

f Riley got up to leave now, she’d likely run right into him.

Everyone in the Ashford family believed that after stepping down from Ashford Group, she’d returned to being a full time homemaker–living the comfortable life of Lucas‘ wife.

They had no idea she was now leading Harper Group’s collaboration with Torres Group, or that she was sitting me as sebara Counterpart.

She couldn’t let that identity slip out yet.

n an instant, Riley made a quick decision

She nodded toward the bathroom behind Sebastian and asked steadily Would it be all right if Loaded in the

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