Page 35 of Billion Dollar Revenge

I spin around to face an amused Evie. You’d never guess she’s in her mid-thirties with long black hair that is currently tied up in a messy pony, her bluish green top and matching color shorts complimenting her skin tone.

No point in denying I’m into him. Because I’d be lying. I’m more attracted now, if that is even possible.

This fake dating isn’t going to end well.

“He’s fine, Chelsea.”

“I know.” I bite the corner of my lip.

“How did you meet him?” She wiggles her eyebrows at me.

“His brother is dating my friend, and um, he’s also Bobby's CEO.”

She whistles again. “Bobby must be pissed.”

“Yep, and it’s about to get really interesting.”

“Why’s that?”

I blow out a breath. “Friday night, I’m going with Evan to their work party as his date.”

“Oh, to be a fly on that wall.”

I giggle. “Right. I’m nervous. I’ve only ever been with Bobby. I don’t even know how to react near a man like Evan. Bonus points for pissing off Bobby though.”

She rolls her eyes. “But he deserves it.”

He does.

“Don’t overthink it. You’re not replacing his shampoo with hair removal cream… Relax.”

Her words pull me back to the here and now.

“Have you done that before?”

She tries to stop a full-blown smile, but she fails. “Maybe.”

“Brutal.”

We laugh, which helps relieve the tension I had building from Evan being in my class tonight.

I clean up the rest of the studio and we discuss my new place.

“When do you get the keys?” Evie asks.

“Not until next month.” The purchase contract set a later date to allow the previous owner time to make repairs, and it gives me time to secure a building permit for the changes I want to make, like installing the lockers.

Her mouth turns downward. “I’ll miss you.”

“Are you going to take the Friday class I offered?” I know that Evie doesn’t have enough shifts here, and I would love to offerher a day at my studio. I’ve discussed it with the boss already. I just need Evie to accept it.

“You have just over three weeks to decide.” I don't want to be too pushy, but I need to get contracts and insurance all set up for each instructor.

“Can you show me the studio?”

I grin with new hope. “Sure. Maybe it will help persuade you.”

She giggles. “Maybe.”

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