Page 438 of Billionaire Temptations

Standing up, I stood in front of him. My blood boiling with hatred as I could feel the vein in my temple pulsating with rage.

Placing my hands on his chest, I pushed him as hard as I could. He stumbled.

“He’s my ex from California, asshole. He flew in to celebrate my birthday.”

His eyes locked with mine, and suddenly, they filled with sadness.

“I’m—”

“Save it, Sebastian. You just can’t go around punching people. I never want to see you again.” I turned and pushed my way through the crowd of people who were standing there watching the scene.

I needed air. Taking off my shoes and stepping out the door onto the street of New York City, I could barely catch my breath. My body was shaking, and I felt disoriented. I fell to my knees on a patch of grass near the club and began crying. Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder.

“Chloe, I’m so sorry. Please forgive me.”

Jerking away, I looked up at Sebastian with mascara-stained eyes.

“Don’t you touch me!” I shouted as I got up and stumbled back. “Don’t touch me,” I whispered, pointing my finger at him. “What part of ‘I never want to see you again’ did you not understand?”

“I apologized to Corey. He’s going to be fine. I just?—”

“You’re a monster, and you are to stay the hell away from me!” I walked away and back inside the club.

“There you are!” Sienna pulled me into a hug. “Are you okay?”

“Not really. Where’s Corey?”

“Over here.” Sienna led me to a small table where Corey and Sam were seated.

“I’m so sorry this happened.” I cried as I wrapped my arms around his neck.

“Don’t cry, Chloe. He apologized.”

“I don’t care. He never should have hit you.”

“Listen, I’m fine. It’s not the first time I’ve had a bruised eye and a fat lip.” He smiled. “Come on; let’s get out of here and goback to your place for cake. We still have more celebrating to do.”

“Are you sure you feel okay?”I pouted as I gently traced my finger around the bruise on Corey’s eye.

“I’m fine. Stop worrying about me. Thanks for letting me crash at your place.” He smiled.

“You’re welcome to crash at my place any time you come to visit.”

“Take care, Chloe, and I’ll call you when I land.”

“You better.” I winked.

“Love you.” He kissed my forehead.

“Love you back.”

As the cab pulled up to my building, my heart started to race when I saw Sebastian’s limo parked at the curb. I swore to God that if he even attempted to talk to me, I would march right down to the police station and file a restraining order against him. After paying the cab driver, I saw Eli step out of the limo. I sat there for a moment while he walked over and opened the door for me.

“Good afternoon, Chloe.”

“Eli.” I nodded as I climbed out. “He better not be in there.” I pointed to the limo.

“He’s not. It’s just me. In fact, if he knew I was here talking to you, he’d probably fire me.”

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