Page 405 of Billionaire Temptations

“Ellery?” he asked.

“I love it, and I think holding a month-long exhibition is a great idea. This gallery is perfect the way it is, but adding a little sex to it would make it even better.”

I watched Connor as he swallowed hard. “Chloe?” He glanced at me.

“I think it’s beautiful work, and we should go with it.”

“I’ve added some framed black and white photographs towards the end. Not only do people like the realism of my paintings, but they also like the still photography I do.”

“Beautiful,” Ellery and I spoke at the same time as we stared at the photos.

“Indeed it is.” Connor smiled.

Ellery glared at him and lightly smacked his arm.

“What? They are beautiful photographs. I agree with you. Caden, this gallery would love to exhibit your artwork. Chloe will handle everything and review how we handle commissions and sales with you.”

Caden’s face lit up as he thanked Connor and Ellery. We said our goodbyes, and I took Caden into my office.

“We’ll set up the exhibition in two weeks. That’ll give us enough time to advertise, invite, and get your work in here.” I reached into my desk drawer and pulled out a contract. “Here is the contract for your art. Read it over, and if you agree with everything, sign it and return it to me when you deliver your paintings. Also, I want to set up a few sculptures, so make sure you send them as well.”

“I can’t even believe this. Thank you so much, Chloe. I owe you big time.”

“You’re welcome, and you don’t owe me anything. I’m just doing my job.” I smiled.

I walked him out of the gallery and turned my attention to Gregory.

“I need you to run an ad for the exhibition and send out some invites.”

“Where are we going to put the display?” he asked.

“Second level. We have all that space up there on the other side of my office. We will need more display cubes and a sign to put down here indicating that Contemporary Eroticism is upstairs. Have Micha take care of that.”

“Will do, Chloe.”

“Thanks. I’m heading out to lunch now, so I’ll be back.”

As I was walking out the gallery doors, Sebastian stopped me.

“Going somewhere?” He smiled.

“Lunch.” My belly fluttered at the sight of him.

“Perfect timing. Me too.” He held out his arm.

What the hell? I placed my arm in his, and we walked down the street to a small but cozy Italian restaurant.

Sebastian

I wasn’t going to see her today. In fact, I had planned on not calling her or seeing her for about a week. She consumed my mind every waking minute, and I even found myself dreaming about her when I slept. This wasn’t supposed to happen. It never had with any other woman, and it concerned me greatly that it happened with her. No matter how hard I tried to put Chloe Kane out of my mind, she wouldn’t leave.

“I had a wonderful time with you last night.” I smiled as I reached across the table and placed my hand on hers.

“Me too. But it would have been better if you had stayed the night.”

“I’m sorry about that, but I couldn’t. I told you I had an early meeting this morning.”

“I know. I was just saying that it would have been better.” She took a sip from her wine glass.

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