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Chapter 26: A Friendly Dinner
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My Secret Billionaire Chapter 27: Fear and Friendship
Anna awoke early the next day as the sun streaked in between her bedroom curtains. Half-awake, she gave Sammy a quick pet and laid still for a while, thinking about her relationship with Ethan. Would she move into the mansion with him? If he asked, she could hardly pass up the opportunity. But looking at all the little decorative touches she'd acquired with so much care, she wondered how she could leave the little home she'd worked so hard for.She had promised that she'd help at the school for one more day, so she put her thoughts about the future aside for now and ate breakfast, got dressed, and headed to the school.Finished with their day, Anna and Kelly left the school and headed over to Kelly's house for dinner. Ethan was out of town on his business trip, but he had texted Anna often, showing pictures of some of the sights around Los Angeles."I'd love to visit there," she told him in one of her texts, and he agreed to plan a trip when they both had some time.Anna loved having t
My Secret Billionaire Chapter 28: Goodbye to the Past
Ethan pulled into the garage entrance after a long, successful business trip back in LA. The clients were happy with the arrangement and were glad to meet Ethan in person, so the deal was signed and development on the project would begin soon.But Ethan couldn't think about business right now. His only concern was Anna's safety. He knew that Alan had been both physically and emotionally violent in Anna's past, and Ethan worried that things would escalate now that the man knew about Anna's relationship with Ethan. He'd dealt with far too many unstable people in his past business and personal relationships, and he knew how unglued jealous and controlling people could become when the situation became out of their control.Ethan headed straight to Rick in the security room and found him talking to John."John," Ethan said, extending his arm for a handshake, "I'm glad to see you getting started so soon." He and Rick exchanged welcoming nods as Ethan addressed John. "Are Anna and Kelly doing
My Secret Billionaire Chapter 29: How Can She Understand?
Ethan and Anna were thrilled to be together again, falling into each other's arms as he met her at her car."I missed you so much, Ethan!" Anna exclaimed."And I missed you, my beautiful Anna, so very much," said Ethan, barely finishing the sentence before their lips met with a long and passionate kiss. Their lips parted but their arms stayed interlocked, squeezing each other tightly, happy that they were back in each other's embrace."How was your trip? And what did you do to Alan? Will he bother us anymore? What happened?" Anna greeted him with a barrage of questions, anxious to know everything after their brief time apart.Ethan chuckled, "Walk with me, and I'll try to answer everything." He took her hand and led her toward the elevator, where they descended into the mansion's main hallway. "The business meeting went well, and we landed the client. I just wish they'd been good with making the deal on a video conference, but the owner of that company is really old-fashioned," he expl
My Secret Billionaire Chapter 30: Planning a Trip
Kelly practically squealed when she heard of the plans for Ethan and Anna's trip. "You're going to have so much fun!" she told her friend. "I wish I could go, but I know this has to be just for you lovebirds," she added."Someday, we'll all go on plenty of trips together," said Anna."Oh my! I just realized you'll be flying on a private jet!" exclaimed Kelly."Yes, that's definitely something new. And I've never really flown much," Anna said. "Oh, my goodness, what if I throw up right there on a beautiful private jet?!"Kelly laughed. "You won't throw up. You've never been bothered by flying before, it won't start now on a plane that'll be even more comfortable than a commercial jet.""I hope you're right.""Of course I'm right," said Kelly. "So how much did they bribe Alan to get his annoying butt out of town?"Anna was surprised. "How did you know?""How else are they going to drag that greedy little twirp out of Belleville and away from our lives?" Kelly asked with a giggle."I don'
My Secret Billionaire Chapter 31: Jet Setters
Anna was nervous as they drove up to the airport. Leaving the ground always felt so unsafe, and she had only taken a couple of plane trips in her life when she visited relatives. Ethan held her hand, sensing her uncertainty as they approached the private section of the airfield.As they boarded the plane, Anna was amazed at the wide, comfortable seats and open spaces that reminded her more of an RV than an airplane."I guess I didn't know what to expect," she said. "This is incredible.""I'm always pretty impressed with it myself," said Ethan. "I spent a lot of years taking commercial flights with my family as we built the business.""Everything is a window seat," she observed."Yes, there are great views from anywhere, and you can move around once we're in flight," he explained.The thought of being in flight made her wince slightly, but Ethan led her to a couple of side-by-side seats so he could comfort her through the takeoff.The plane started to taxi out to the runway, and Anna fe
My Secret Billionaire Chapter 32: Out on the Town
Their busy itinerary hadn't left much time for afternoon lovemaking. In no time, Anna and Ethan were dressed to the hilt, Ethan in a black tailored suit and Anna in a strapless blue evening gown, her flowing reddish hair twisted into a stylish updo.Their limo was downstairs waiting and whisked them off to the charity gala that was held several blocks away. Anna wouldn't have minded a stroll along the downtown area, but Ethan had explained the importance of important donors like him arriving by car."Unfortunately, most people think of charity as a way to look good. It's all about themselves. Part of the perks of donating is participating in a fancy arrival experience where everyone takes pictures of you. It's stupid, but if I mess that up for others it affects how much money they give the charity. In the end, I have to keep up appearances for the greater good.""It sounds like a big responsibility," Anna observed."Too big. Frankly, it takes away from the actual good we're doing. I do
My Secret Billionaire Chapter 33: LA Life
Anna felt well-rested the next morning. She was still excited about being in LA with Ethan, but the lifestyle in his circles was too intense for her small-town tastes.Today, Ethan planned to take Anna to see more of the sights, so they both dressed casually. There was another formal event held that evening, this time a benefit for literacy. Ethan's company was a major sponsor, so Ethan's parents would also attend.This would be the first time Anna would be meeting Ethan's parents, and it was going to happen at a formal event. Anna was grateful that she could dress up for the occasion, since otherwise she wouldn't have a clue what to wear if invited to the Greenfields' private home. However, she also felt that meeting the parents was a big step in any relationship, so she was a bit nervous about it happening at a formal event in front of a bunch of strangers.For now, she turned her thoughts to the afternoon itinerary, which had Ethan and Anna visiting some of the local LA attractions.
My Secret Billionaire Chapter 34: A New Understanding
Anna and Ethan exited the elevator in the lobby and walked hand-in-hand to the hotel's bar. It was a high-end establishment with elegant marble surfaces and bright gold accents that sparkled in the dim, romantic lighting.The couple sat at a table near the bar area. It wasn't crowded, being just before the dinner hour rush, but a few patrons were starting to fill up the bar area. The atmosphere was formal yet friendly, and Anna thought it was a pleasant place to be, but Ethan looked around a bit cautiously."Anything wrong?" she asked him."No, everything is fine," he said, turning to her. "I'm just waiting for the swarm," he laughed."I expect that won't take long," said Anna with a smile.Sure enough, the couple had barely ordered drinks when a tall, dark haired man approached Ethan."Mr. Greenfield? That's you, right?" he said."Yes," Ethan answered patiently. "I'm Ethan Greenfield. What can I do for you?""I hate to bother you," the man began, and Ethan cringed in his mind, althoug
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