Page 391 of Billionaire Temptations

“Chloe, you had a delivery. Hold on.” She went back inside.

A moment later, she walked out with a tall glass vase filled with yellow roses wrapped in clear plastic covering.

“Is it your birthday?” she asked.

“No. It isn’t.”

“Well, someone thinks you’re pretty special. Let me take these up for you since your hands are full.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Cooper.”

Walking into my apartment, I set the bags on the kitchen counter while Mrs. Cooper set the flowers down on the table.

“Thanks again for your help.”

“You’re welcome, dear. Enjoy the flowers.” She gave a friendly smile.

“I will.” I walked her to the door.

After removing the wrapping, I pulled the small white envelope from the flowers and drew out the card.

Congratulations on a successful opening night.

You should be very proud.

I think a celebratory dinner is in order.

Sebastian

A small smile crossed my lips as I read the card, but a flutter in my belly also emerged. I expected this from Connor and Ellery, not Sebastian. He obviously didn’t care that I said I was seeing someone unless he knew I was lying. Ugh. I set down the card and took the flowers over to the coffee table.

As I was preparing dinner, the doorbell rang. Looking at the time, I saw that my parents were early. Walking over to the door, I pushed the buzzer and let them in.

“You’re ear—” I stopped mid-word as I opened the door and saw Sebastian standing there with a smile on his face.

“I’m early?” He grinned.

“Sebastian. What are you doing here?”

“Did you get the flowers I sent you?”

“Yes. Thank you.”

“Well, I thought we could do dinner tonight. But from the sounds of it, it seems you’re expecting someone.”

Suddenly, my parents came up the stairs, and my mom flashed a smile when she saw Sebastian.

“Oh. Hello.” She looked him up and down before extending her hand. “I’m Ophelia, and this is my husband, Larry. We’re Chloe’s parents.”

Shit. Shit. Shit.

“Hello. Sebastian Bennett. It’s nice to meet both of you.” He lightly shook their hands.

“Are you joining us for dinner?” my mom asked as she made her way into my apartment.

“Uh, no. Actually, I just dropped by to say hi to Chloe and congratulate her on the success of last night’s gallery opening.”

“Oh. I knew you looked familiar. Please, join us.”

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