Page 219 of Billionaire Temptations

He placed his arm on the counter and slightly leaned over it so his face was inches from mine.

“I was thinking that maybe we could have dinner tonight.”

“Is that so?” I smiled.

“Yes. Very so. What do you say?”

“I’d like that. What time?”

“What time works for you?” he asked.

“Six thirty?”

“Six thirty it is.”

“Where would you like to meet?” I asked.

“425 West 50th Street, Penthouse A.”

“We’re having dinner in a penthouse?”

“Not just any penthouse. My penthouse.” He smirked. “Just take the elevator all the way up to the top. I’ll make sure it’s unlocked.”

“All right. I’ll see you at six thirty.”

“I’ll be waiting.” He tapped his fist on the counter and began to walk away.

“You could have just called and asked me. You didn’t have to come here.”

He stopped and turned around.

“And become man drama? No thanks.” He winked as he walked out the door.

Evelyn emerged from the back and stood beside Katie as they watched Jackson leave the shop.

“He’s so dreamy.” Katie stared straight ahead.

“He sure is,” Evelyn replied.

“Another date. That’s great.” Katie smiled as she glanced over at me. “I’m thinking he might be the one.”

Rolling my eyes, I grabbed a piece of chocolate from under the counter and popped it in my mouth.

“There is no ‘the one,’ dear friend. He’s a nice guy and fun to hang with. That’s it.”

“You’re so having sex with him tonight,” Evelyn spoke.

Biting down on my bottom lip at the thought, I couldn’t deny it.

“I sure am.” I grinned, and we all laughed like a bunch of teenagers.

As I was leaving the shop around four thirty, my phone dinged with a text message from Jackson.

“By the way, dinner might run a little late, so you may want to pack a small overnight bag in case it’s too late to go home.”

I smiled as I typed my reply.

“I was already going to.”

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