Page 116 of Billionaire Temptations

Alex Parker needed to learn some manners on how to ask a woman to an event. How in the world did the women he dated put up with his attitude? I shook my head and walked into the living room where Jenna was dusting and plopped myself on the couch.

“Alex asked me to go to a charity event tomorrow night and he told me to go buy a dress at Bloomingdales.”

“Really?” she asked with a twisted face.

“Yeah. I’m just as surprised as you are. Would you like to come with me?”

“When?”

“After you get off work.”

“Sure. I’d love to!”

After she was finished with her work for His Majesty, Jenna and I hopped into Adam’s car and drove to Bloomingdales. After trying several dresses on, I decided on a beautiful black slim chiffon dress with a sweetheart neckline and beaded top. It was beautiful and it fit perfectly.

“Did Mr. Parker give you a budget?” Jenna asked.

“He just said to put it on his account. But maybe I should ask him. This dress is really expensive.”

Pulling out my phone, I sent Alex a text message.

“Hi, it’s Emerson. Do I have a budget for the dress?”

“I know who this is, Emerson. Did you find one?”

“Yes.”

“How much is it?”

“It’s priced at 7,000 dollars.”

“Are you kidding me? Is that the only one you could find?”

“Yes. But it’s a Christian Dior. I can look around. I saw a pretty dress in the window at a resale shop we passed.”

I silently smiled. There would be no way he’d let me buy a dress from a resale shop and be seen with me wearing it.

“Buy the Christian Dior. It’s fine.”

“Are you sure? I don’t mind going to the resale shop.”

“EMERSON. BUY THE DAMN DRESS!”

“You don’t have to be so rude about it. Remember your blood pressure.”

“I’m sorry if I came across rude. Please buy the dress you like. I’m sure you look stunning in it.”

“Thank you, Alex.”

“You’re welcome.”

I handed the dress to the sales associate, and Jenna and I drove home. When I pulled up, I was surprised to see Alex getting out of the Bentley. It was only eight o’clock. I said goodbye to Jenna and Alex stopped before he reached the front door.

“May I see what you bought?” he asked.

“No. You can see it on me tomorrow night.”

We walked into the house, and I headed straight to my room, Alex following behind.

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