Page 333 of Billionaire Temptations

She rolled over and greeted me with a warm morning smile.

“Do we have to go to work today?”

“Yes, and don’t forget your friend is coming in.”

“Oh shit!” She quickly sat up. “I did forget. I have to get home and change clothes.”

“Relax.” I grabbed her hand as she tried to get out of bed. “We have plenty of time. Let’s take a quick shower, and then we’ll head to your place on the way to the office.”

“We’ll be late, and if we walk in together, people will talk.”

“Then let them talk. I don’t care.”

We took a shower that lasted longer than I anticipated, but it was well worth it. After we got dressed, we headed back to Anna’s place.

“Well, well. Good morning, Sunshines.” Franco grinned as we walked through the door.

“No time to chat, Franco. I have to hurry and change,” Anna spoke.

“Coffee?” Franco asked me.

“Sure. Do you have to-go cups?”

“I do.” He slyly smiled. “Everything good between you two?”

“Yeah. Everything is good.” I smiled. “She told me about her childhood last night.”

“Pretty brutal, right?”

“I can’t even imagine,” I said. “What her parents put her through was awful.”

“I’m ready,” Anna spoke as she flew down the stairs.

“Your coffee, Madame.” Franco smiled as he handed her the to-go cup.

“Thanks. You’re a lifesaver.” She kissed his cheek. “Don’t forget about Becca.”

“I haven’t forgotten about her. I’m actually heading to the airport soon.”

We were an hour late to the office, and when we walked in, all eyes turned to us.

“Good morning, Mr. Carter,” Tori said.

“Good morning, Tori. Aren’t you going to say good morning to Anna?”

She cleared her throat.

“Good morning, Anna.”

“It’s more than a good morning, Tori. It’s a fabulous morning.” She grinned.

Anna took her seat behind her desk, and I walked into my office. As soon as I got settled, Christopher walked in.

“I saw you and Anna walking in together. An hour late, may I add.” He smirked.

“We had a good talk last night. I told her about Alexa, and she told me about her childhood.”

“That’s good. So now what?”

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