TEMPTING THE BILLIONAIRE
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A former job-hopper, JESSICA LEMMON, resides in Ohio with her husband and rescue dog. She holds a degree in graphic design currently gathering dust in an impressive frame. When she is not writting super-sexy heroes, she can be found cooking, drawing, drinking coffee (Okay Wine🍷), and eating potato chips. She firmly believe that GOD gifts us with talents for a purpose, and with his help, you can create a life you want.
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Crickitt [FL]
TEMPTING THE BILLIONAIRE.
By- JESSICA LEMMON {AUTHOR}
Crickitt [FL]
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A TEMPTING OFFER
Crickitt [FL]
[ Oof A wine bar wasn't the case idea, was it..? ]
She looks around the bar at all the other customers with happy faces. She sort of hate it.
Sadie
Okay, you look depressed..!
Crickitt [FL]
*Snap* Huh..?
She looks up from her drink, blinking rapidly. She'd almost forgotten that her best friend was with her.
Crickitt [FL]
Sorry Sadie..!
Crickitt [FL]
[ It's hard to stand places like this after my asshole of an ex-husband left me three months ago...and got the rights to the wine company I founded with him.]
She and her ex-husband, Ronald, founded a wine company called DAY DRINKING.
She spend her entire career building her brand. She still can't stomach that it's no longer hers.
Crickitt [FL]
I guess it's hard to be cheery now that I'm divorced and unemployed...and insanely underdressed for this place.
She glace around the bar. Everywhere she looks are beautiful woman in gorgeous clothes, unlike her jeans and thrift store top.
Sadie
Hey..you know what would be fun..?
Crickitt [FL]
Getting wasted..?
Sadie
Getting wasted is for college girls. We get tastefully tipsy.
A blur of movement further briefly distracts her. She him staring at her from across the room, a curious look in his eyes. Almost like he's trying to figure her out from a distance.
She blinks at him, and the man gives a wide sweet smile that lights up his whole face. Her heart begins to beat a little faster.
Sadie
Hello..earth to crickitt..!
She snap back to attention.
Sadie turns around and spots the stranger. Then she faces crickitt with an impish grin and pats her cheeks.
Sadie
Now you have got the right idea.
Crickitt [FL]
Sadie absolutely not..!
Sadie throws her a disappointed look over the rip of her glass.
Crickitt [FL]
Sadie, he was definitely looking at you. None of these guys care about someone like me.
Sadie
Unless, I need to get my vision checked, I'm pretty sure that guy would say otherwise.
Sure enough, the stranger is still looking at her with the same curious expression.
Sadie
Well, I'm going to the ladies. When I get back you better be talking to him.
She winks at her and saunters off.
Crickitt gives another brave glace at the stranger. Endearingly, he ducks his head, as if it caught, then glances shyly at her again.
Crickitt [FL]
*Blushing* [That was the cutest thing I've ever seen. He is like a puppy. Maybe I SHOULD talk to him.]
But before she could have a chance to do anything else, she feel a heavy hand land on her shoulder.
She turn around, taken aback. The sparkle of a wedding ring on his fingers catches her eyes.
Rude Customer
How about I buy you a drink, pretty thing ?
Crickitt [FL]
Sorry, but no.
She politely turned him down.
Rude Customer
Excuse me.? 😡
Rude Customer
Come on. You get a free drink. Girls like you like that sort of things, right ?😡
Crickitt [FL]
Not exactly?
Rude Customer
This is taking too long. Come on.😡
He reaches around to grab her and she yelp.
Shane [ML]
Excuse me. Is there a problem here.?
Crickitt [FL]
Yeah. This guy's the problem.
Crickitt [FL]
In case it wasn't obvious.
Rude Customer
What the hell bitch.?
The stranger takes a step closer to the rude asshole who just accosted crickitt.
The sweetness in his gaze is gone, his expression cold blooded and unaffected. He looms over the asshole by nearly a foot.
Shane [ML]
Walk away. *Cold Voice*
The stranger smiles coolly. He takes another step closer.
Shane [ML]
You really want to find out?
Crickitt [FL]
[What happened to the PUPPY vibe I was getting? He is more like a wolf now.]
After a few moments of defiant standoff, the rude customer finally walks away, muttering obscenities.
She turn back to her savior, whose brow is creased in consern.
Crickitt [FL]
Um..Thank you and I'm sorry.
Shane [ML]
What are you apologizing for? *Frown*
Crickitt [FL]
I don't know..I just..you were probably having a relaxing night and now it's runied----
He waves his hand dismissively.
Shane [ML]
I'm the one who should be apologizing. On behalf of all men everywhere.
Shane [ML]
I'm Shane, by the way.
Despite how kind he's being, you start to feel a bit suffocated. Your heart is beating too fast.
Crickitt [FL]
[UGH..! I hate hiw much that asshole got to me, but he did.]
Crickitt [FL]
Sorry. I'm just..gonna get some air for a bit.
She head straight for the patio, still breathing hard. Outside she slump against the wall, grateful for a bit of fresh air.
Crickitt [FL]
[Come on, Crickitt. He was right there, and you just ran away like an idiot.]
The sound of door jerks her from her thoughts, and she do a double-take.
Crickitt [FL]
[ I've got this.]
He runs his hands through his hair.
Shane [ML]
I, um......well..
Shane [ML]
I--I really just wanted to know if you were okay. You seem really shaken back there, and
Crickitt [FL]
Oh *Suprised*
Crickitt [FL]
That's nice of you.
Shane [ML]
Not really. *Smile*
He coughs and shifts his weight from one foot to another
Shane [ML]
Would you like a cigarette?
He reaches into his pockets, then freezes.
Shane [ML]
Wait. I don't have cigarettes. I don't smoke.
Crickitt [FL]
Oh. That's okay. Neither do I.
They stare at one another for a long moment. Then Shane bursts out laughing. It's a gorgeous laugh. She can't help but laugh too.
Crickitt [FL]
What was YOUR plan? What was MY plan?
Shane [ML]
Maybe I'd run to 7-Eleven and buy you cigarettes that you would then pretend to smoke.
Crickitt [FL]
No offense, but I can't picture a guy like you in a 7-Eleven.
Crickitt [FL]
Well 7-Eleven is for normies. Like me.
Shane [ML]
What makes you think I'm not a normie too?
She raise a skeptical eyebrow.
Crickitt [FL]
You look like a guy who has someone make his 7-eleven runs for him.
Crickitt [FL]
Oh, I don't know. Maybe it's just the fancy suit.
Shane [ML]
Oh, this? Is the suit too much?
His eyes are wide and earnest. The puppy's BACK.
Crickitt [FL]
[He's sweet.]
Crickitt [FL]
I like the suit. It, well, suits you.
His smile is sincere enough to make her blush.
Shane [ML]
I think I'm overdressed.
Crickitt [FL]
Or, I'm underdressed.
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A TEMPTING OFFER PART-2
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He's standing far enough away to be polite, but close enough that she can smell his expencive cologne.
She duck her head shyly. The heat of his stare is becoming a little too much for her to bear.
Shane [ML]
I would have gone, by the way. To 7-Eleven.
Crickitt [FL]
Just to get me some cigarettes I didn't actually want?
Shane [ML]
What do you want, then? *Smrik*
She feel a similar tingle go up her spine as the two of them talk.
Crickitt [FL]
I want to meet a charming stranger like you.
Crickitt [FL]
I'm in the market for a good man at the moment.
The corner of his mouths lifts. He taps his cheeks as if in deep thoughts.
Shane [ML]
Is that so? Anyone particular mind? I happen to be very well-connected.
She smiles, playing along, still barely believing her own daring.
Crickitt [FL]
Who's the guy in that new superhero movie? Tall, Blonde, Rugged..!
Shane [ML]
Oh, him? Yeah, I know him.
Crickitt [FL]
So you can arrange it.?
Shane [ML]
Ofcourse. I'll have him sent over in a private plane.
Crickitt [FL]
Can you make sure he's wearing his costume?
Shane [ML]
Are you telling me you like a man in uniform?
She cock her head innocently.
Crickitt [FL]
[God, it's been so long since I got to flirt with somebody like this, and it's so effortless with him.]
Shane [ML]
No particular reason. Just filling that information for later.
They hold each other gazes for just a beat too long. Finally, they both duck their heads, pink-cheeked.
Crickitt [FL]
But, really I only want one thing these days, and I don't think you can give it to me.
Crickitt [FL]
[Like my old company back, or any job for that matter.]
Crickitt [FL]
[Wow, he doesn't give up, does he?]
Crickitt [FL]
Is this is how you talk to girls? You offer them things?
A funny look crosses his face.
Shane [ML]
No. Through in my experience, most women aren't exactly opposed.
She raise an eyebrow, unsure what to make of this.
Shane [ML]
But you are not most women, are you? You have what you want, right?
Crickitt [FL]
[I don't know what kind of woman I am anymore. The kind whose husband leaves her, apparently.]
Crickitt [FL]
I don't think you know me well enough to make that call.
Shane [ML]
I consider myself an excellent judge of character.
Crickitt [FL]
Oh, I'm really not that special.
They are close enough that their elbows are nearly touching. She have to tilt her head back to look at his face.
Crickitt [FL]
I definitely don't have everything I want.
Crickitt and Shane walk back inside together.
Shane [ML]
Sorry. I just realised that I never asked your name.
Crickitt [FL]
Crickitt Day
Crickitt [FL]
I never got your last name.
Shane [ML]
Ah. Just Shane, if that's okay.
Crickitt [FL]
Very mysterious. Well "Just Shane," What do you do when you are not overdressed at wine bars.
Shane [ML]
That's why I'm here actually. I work at August Industries.
Crickitt [FL]
August Industries? Woah, that's a famous company.
Shane [ML]
You know about it?
Crickitt [FL]
Yeah! Their business model is amazing. I love how they help other smaller companies expand and grow.
Crickitt [FL]
And you work there! That's so impressive.
Crickitt [FL]
You must be very successful.
Shane [ML]
I feel successful after that stunning review, and what do you do, Crickitt?
He gives another one of his dazzling smile.
Shane [ML]
Unless you're just as mysterious, as I am.
Crickitt [FL]
Well.., maybe you should just ask me for my phone number first.
Shane [ML]
Maybe I should.
Crickitt [FL]
Sorry. I'm usually not this forward.
Crickitt [FL]
[Oh, God. Did I drink more wine than I thought?]
Shane [ML]
No, No. I like it. It's nice to see a woman who knows what she wants.
Crickitt [FL]
[I'm not sure I'm a woman who knows what I want.]
He leans forward with an open yet flirtatious smile.
Shane [ML]
So, May I have your number Crickitt?
He takes his phone out of his pocket. Her fingers graze as he hands it over.
A thrill runs down her spine from that single, barely-there touch.
She enters her phone number into his contacts and hand it back.
She holds her breath. His face is so close to hers, illuminated by the blue glow of his phone screen.
Shane [ML]
Now, how about that whole "What do you do for a living" question?
Crickitt [FL]
[Oof. Right. Unemployment. I can't tell him that. It's too embarrassing.]
Crickitt [FL]
Well, umm....
Linda
Crickitt Day, is that you?
She cringe at the sound of a high pitched, nasal voice.
She turn around and see a familiar face: Linda Statman. A former colleague and supposed-friend.
Crickitt [FL]
[Until I caught her and my ex-husband fooling around when we were still married.😡]
Crickitt [FL]
Linda...Go away.
She giggles in that high pitched voice that makes Crickitt want to roll her eyes.
Linda
Go away, she says. But we are such old friends, Crickitt.
Linda
And Shane, too! How are you dear?
Crickitt [FL]
You two know eachother?
Linda
Oh, Shane and I go way back. We've done some good business together, right?
Shane tight-lipped smile gives Crickitt the distinct impression that he isn't too thrilled about Linda.
Linda turns her sharp eyes to Crickitt, a shark like grin forming on her face.
Linda
So, Crickitt, how's everything going?
Crickitt [FL]
It's none of your business.
Linda
I suppose not but still....
Linda
Ronald mentioned you might be having trouble. Unemployment treating you well?
Crickitt flinch, unable to look at Shane as her face heats up in embarrassment.
Linda
Ofcourse it isn't treating you well. After all, why else would you be bothering poor Shane here?
Crickitt [FL]
That's not------
Shane [ML]
Actually, Linda.
There's an easy smile on Shane's face, along with that same cool and collected look about him that he had before.
Shane [ML]
There must be some mistake. Crickitt here isn't unemployed at all.
Shane [ML]
In fact, she's the Chief Executive Personal Assistant for August Industries.
Crickitt [FL]
[Huh..? What's he doing?]
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She's what? There's no way that's true.
Shane [ML]
Are you calling me a liar?
Linda
What? No, of course not.
Shane [ML]
Because, seeing as I'm the CEO of August Industries....that makes her my personal assistant.
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