Page 49 of Seduced By a Billionaire

“Kyle…”

“Don’t complicate this Ella, it’s a thank you for everything you’ve done for Finn and me. I want to pamper you a little. Deal?”

“I guess so,” she said reluctantly.

His eyes glowed with warmth and his smile had her responding in kind.

Kyle felt the blood surge to his groin again and had to fight the urge to do something about it. Her wide toothy smile was almost his undoing. That tiny gap between her front teeth was so damn sexy. He forced himself to open the file in front of him.

Ella took his cue and turned on her heel, leaving without another word.

* * *

Ella applied mascara with shaky hands, apprehensive about the evening ahead. She hadn’t a clue how she was going to eat she felt so queasy. At least she was having a good hair day which helped bolster her confidence a little. There was a familiar knock at the door.Deja vu, “Come in.”

As before, Richard Drake entered and discreetly stood at the door until Ella motioned him in the rest of the way.

He held a long velvet jewelers’ box in his hand and Ella eyed it warily. “What cha got there Mr. Drake?”

“I suspect it is something to compliment your exquisite beauty Ms. Palmer.”

Her hand fluttered to her chest, “I see.” Taking the box, she lifted the lid and gasped when she saw the long string of pearls with matching earrings nestled inside.

“They’re magnificent,” she said in a hushed tone.

“Yes, truly. A fine choice to compliment your attire.”

“Thank you. They will look lovely, are they on loan from a jeweler then?” she asked tentatively.

“No, Ms. Palmer. They are a gift from Mr. Bennett. He sincerely hopes you’ll accept them as a token of his appreciation for your excellent care of him and his son.”

Ella’s forehead creased with doubt. “I don’t know what to say.”

“If you don’t mind a bit of unsolicited advice, just say thank you.”

Seeing her discomfort, he smiled warmly at Ella. “Might I also add you are a vision Ms. Palmer. You are going to knock his socks off.”

“Why thank you Richard.”

“Have a lovely evening, and Ms. Palmer, try to have a good time. You look like the proverbial deer in the headlights.”

Ella felt her cheeks grow warm; she smiled shyly and replied, “I’ll give it my best shot.”

“Goodnight.” He quietly left Ella alone.

Ella slipped on the Jimmy Choo metallic pumps. Perfect fit. Taking the string of pearls from the box she fastened them around her neck. The necklace nestled in between her breasts and was the ideal accessory.

The mid-thigh length midnight blue chiffon dress had a plunging neckline and plunged daringly low in the back. The thin straps left her creamy shoulders and arms bare. The garment flowed loosely. Going braless was her only option due to the extreme cut of the garment.

She dabbed a couple of drops from her twelve-thousand-dollar perfume bottle onto her inner wrists and behind her ears. Adding siren red lipstick as the finishing touch, she grabbed her matching Jimmy Choo clutch and headed out the door.

* * *

Kyle had just closed his bedroom door when he saw Ella heading straight towards him. His entire body suddenly felt warm as his eyes hungrily took in every inch of her. She was breathtakingly beautiful, moving gracefully like a panther, long slim arms swinging easily by her sides, one hand gripping a glittery clutch. As she got closer, he could see the outline of her nipples and the bounce of her breasts, free and unconfined by any undergarment. Ella’s eyes sparkled with excitement. Her loose hair cascaded around her shoulders. It appeared almost black, so soft, so luxurious, it was all he could do to not ravish her on the spot. He let out a low whistle. Kyle had left his tie hanging around the collar of his white oxford since he couldn’t do a knot one handed.

“Do you know how to knot a tie?” He asked, voice low and husky.

“I can try,” she said breathlessly. Setting her purse on a credenza, she walked up to him and grabbed his black tie, so close he could see his breath stir her hair. He felt her hands tremble as she fumbled with the knot. He lifted her chin until their eyes met. Hers a luminous pool of smoldering green. He leaned down and gently brushed his lips against hers.

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