Page 21 of My Small Town Silver Fox Billionaire

“Unapproachable.”

“Not really. We had a great time. In fact, I feel like he actually likes me.”

“I see. So, it isn’t just payback for screwing up the order then.”

“I don’t think so,” I reason.

The date was different from what I had imagined. We actually had a conversation, something I didn’t anticipate whatsoever.

“He’s just really cool, and well, the billionaire thing is nice, but it’s not everything.”

“Yeah, you’ve never been the money-hungry type.”

“Course not! And I think he appreciates that.”

Money is important, but it’s not everything. For me, it’s a part of life, but not the main character. It warms my heart to see his eyes light up, even so slightly.

“I don’t know, it just felt so nice, like something out of a fairy tale.”

“Careful now, don’t go falling in love.”

“Of course not!” I state, standing up, but I sit down a second later, realizing how passionate I feel. “It just was nice to realize he’s not a bad guy.”

“Yeah, I’m guessing under the surface, he isn’t so bad.”

“He’s not.”

Katie stretches her arms and yawns. I look at the clock, seeing it’s nearly midnight.

“Still, though, it’s amazing that you two hit it off like that. Maybe you guys will have a second date.”

I pause, thinking about that. I’m not against the idea, but there are a few things to work out.

“I don’t know.”

“Come on, Sara, it’s been a few years. You were eighteen when that happened.”

“I know, but—”

“You’ve done the school stuff. You’re working at the sanctuary. Maybe it’s time for you to consider dating again?”

I want to. Deep down in the depths of my heart, if Robert called me right now and asked me out on another date, I’d say yes in a heartbeat. However, I know that won’t happen.

“I’m not sure. He didn’t seem like he wanted a second date.”

“Okay, that’s a total lie.”

“How do you know?”

She turns to me and grins.

“Because when you got out of the car, I saw that dude smiling.”

“No way.”

“Yeah, dude was smiling. It was a small one, but I caught it. He likes you, hun, and he just stinks at showing it.”

Maybe Katie’s right. Maybe he likes me more than I thought.

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