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Her Reluctant Billionaire Boyfriend Chapter 27: Hailey on the Set
Hailey paced in the kitchen waiting for Noah to be ready to go. Her hands were sweaty and her heart thrummed in her chest. He was taking her to the set to meet the cast. This was her first time on a movie set and she wasn't sure how to act. Of course, she wanted to interview everyone, but it was better to make connections first.She'd eaten breakfast, but it now sat in her stomach like a brick. Hopefully, she'd keep it down. How embarrassing would it be if the first impression she made with these celebrities was to vomit on them? They would remember her for sure, but not in a good way."You ready?" Noah said entering the kitchen. "Yes. How are we getting there?""Kevin of course," he said. Noah had stopped driving himself after the fiasco that had caused him to get a helicopter home. She still marveled at that idea. She would have just been stuck in traffic or hiding out like she had to a few days before now. She studied Noah. They hadn't talked about her interview with Cassandra a
Her Reluctant Billionaire Boyfriend Chapter 28: Kevin Talks Hailey off a Ledge
Kevin paused, but not for long. He whipped open the door for Hailey. "It's none of my business, Miss Johnson, but you look upset.""I am, Kevin, but I don't want to talk about it."She shouldn't feel this jealous of the situation she walked in on. What she and Noah had was a business arrangement. It was mutually beneficial. There should have been no emotion involved, but then shy did she feel betrayed. Kevin closed the door and then walked around the car. He started it and drove out of the parking lot. Hailey couldn't have been more thankful for the ability to escape. Her reaction was that of a girlfriend, so outwardly it was okay that she ran away. Cassandra and the rest of the cast would expect that. Why had the reaction been so natural for her? She hadn't had to think about what the right thing to do was. She'd just done it. She'd reacted to the situation like a girlfriend. That puzzled her. She wasn't Noah's girlfriend and somehow she'd acted like she was. It had been a genuine
Her Reluctant Billionaire Boyfriend Chapter 29: Noah Sees Hailey Differently
"Cut."One word had never sounded so sweet to Noah. It was the last word of his day and he could go home and fix the mess that might be waiting for him. Hailey's reaction to seeing him with Cassandra was too real. He couldn't imagine that she was that good an actress. If there was something there he wanted to explore it. "Heading home to the girlfriend?" Cassandra asked. Noah wanted to rail at her, but he'd said his piece earlier. They had three months of filming they had to get through together and he wasn't going to make it worse. Even if Cassandra was going her best. He wasn't that person and he wouldn't be dragged down to her level. "Yes."He headed off the set to wash off the makeup that had been applied that morning. He should take a whole shower, but he didn't want Hailey to have any more time to fume at him. Assuming that was what she was doing. She hadn't answered any of his texts or phone calls. He was getting worried that she was actually jealous. He couldn't imagine th
Her Reluctant Billionaire Boyfriend Chapter 30: They Take Another Step
"I hope I didn't overplay things," she said, putting a smile on her face. It didn't reflect how she felt. She had been jealous, and every fiber of her being didn't want her to be. Her heart was betraying her far more than Noah had. She didn't need the drama. If Noah was back with Cassandra that was his problem, not hers. They'd signed that contract.Noah didn't move from his spot, but she could see the energy vibrate through his body. He wanted to take action, but she assumed he didn't know what was right. "I don't think so. Everyone believed you."She let out a sardonic laugh. "And I'm not the actor.""You have everyone fooled. It was a great scene. As if from a movie."She set down the weight she'd been using. Without it, she didn't know what to do with her hands. Something had shifted between them. Something was different in the energy between them. As if they'd crossed some barrier, but she didn't know what it was. Hailey toyed with the stitching on the edge of the weight bench.
Her Reluctant Billionaire Boyfriend Chapter 31: Something's Shifted
Did Hailey hear him correctly? She blinked then asked, "What?""We'll go on a public date. A high-profile restaurant in Center City."So not a real date. A pretend one. Her heart needed to calm down. This wasn't a romance. This was a business arrangement. "Do you think that is necessary?"He rose and crossed the room to where she stood. His hand came up but didn't touch her. Her heart was screaming for him to reach out. Her head knew better. "Yes, I do. Our alleged fight was all over social media. If we don't do something publicly then people will question our relationship. We need to keep up this charade for a few more months. We have to keep things in the public eye.""And it needs to be high profile," she said, understanding how this worked. "Yes, it does." He stepped closer to her and she could feel his warmth wafting off of her. He put a hand on her face and she once again resisted the urge to turn into his touch. "We can do this, Hailey. It just means some public displays of ou
Her Reluctant Billionaire Boyfriend Chapter 32: Their Date
Noah didn't exactly know how to respond to Hailey's words. He hadn't expected her to pay for it, but he also didn't want to disrespect her. He waved a hand. "That isn't a concern.""It is a concern," she said. At least there was no one else in the boutique. He assumed that Hailey would be embarrassed. He rose and crossed to her. He took her face in his hands because he'd been wanting to do that for the longest time. "This is for me. I will pay for it and several others. You'll need them for events in the future."Her eyes studied him, but she didn't resist his touch. They were making progress. Why didn't he want to stop touching her? She was getting under his skin. Maybe not a good thing so he stepped away. "Please let me do this. I know that you're a proud woman, but you are playing a role right now."She flinched and Noah knew he hadn't chosen his words carefully. "Would you do this for just any girlfriend?"Noah looked around, but the saleswoman had left them alone. "If I wanted t
Her Reluctant Billionaire Boyfriend Chapter 33: Hailey's Father Worsens
Hailey's heart thudded in her chest. She couldn't imagine her life without her father. Things had been tough enough with him in the rehabilitation center. She'd missed him. "Let's go," Noah said.He dropped some bills on the table even though they hadn't ordered anything yet. Her stomach was in her throat. The doctor had told her that if her father had any more instances of heart trouble, he might not make it through. She would be alone in the world. Noah grabbed he hand and guided her out of the restaurant. When they reached the street, the limousine was waiting for them. "What hospital?"She gave Noah the name and he spoke to Danny. They were on their way a few moments later. The hospital was bustling when they arrived and Hailey searched for the desk. Noah took her hand and led her to a nurse. "We're looking for a patient.""What's his name? When was he brought in?" the nurse asked. "Judd Johnson," Hailey said. "He was brought in by ambulance," Noah said. "Let me check the sy
Her Reluctant Billionaire Boyfriend Chapter 34: Noah Shows Another Side
"Let's leave Henry alone to look through everything," Noah said."I'll take a look at your father and review his chart and any medical records I can find. It'll only take me fifteen minutes," Henry said. "Thank you, Dr. Forsythe," Hailey said. Noah put his arm around her and led her out of the room. She wasn't concerned about what the doctor would say. She was concerned about how much it was going to cost. "I wish you hadn't called him."When they reached the waiting room, Noah pulled Hailey into a full-body hug. She needed his warmth and strength and would genuinely miss it when he was gone. For now, she melted into him, taking whatever he was willing to give. He kissed the top of her head. "Why not?"She loosened her grip on him and looked up. She rested her chin on his chest. How did she tell him? She chose to just say it. There was an elephant in the room and she was willing to point it out. "I can't afford him."Noah looked down at her, brushing a hair from her face. "Don't worr
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