Page 5 of The Billionaire's Engagement

“Then I proposed to you last month after months of dating. We went to Napa Valley, I hired a private chef to cook us lunch, then proposed while we were walking through the vineyard,” I added.

“How romantic.” Mila’s lips curled, her beautiful smile brightening up the room.

I reached into my pocket and pulled out a large, emerald-cut, white diamond ring, presenting it to her.

Her eyes widened, staring at the ring. “Wow, that’s a big diamond, Uncle Hudson. This isn’t the same ring you?—”

I cut her off immediately, knowing she’s asking if this was Courtney’s engagement ring. “No way. I got rid of hers after I found out that she cheated on me. This is a new ring that I bought a few days ago. Please take it and put it on,fiancée.” I smirked.

She blushed again, looking away shyly, then reluctantly took the ring and slid it on her ring finger.

“Thank you,fiancé,” she said in amusement.

“Oh, and please try not to call meUncle…at least for this trip, anyway,” I told her.

She giggled as she nodded. “Yeah, probably a good idea.”

“Let’s get ready for the welcome reception that they planned for the other out-of-town wedding guests,” I suggested.

“Okay.”

We took our showers and got ready. I chose khaki slacks, a crisp, white button-down shirt, and navy blue sports coat, keeping it casual.

“Are you ready, Mila?” I called out from the living room.

She walked out from the bedroom, wearing a floral, strapless cocktail dress that hugged her curves and pink high heels. My jaw dropped as my eyes roamed down her body. She was so fucking gorgeous, nearly knocking the wind out of me.

“You look beautiful,” I complimented.

“Thanks. I wasn’t sure if I needed to wear something fancier.” She closed the distance between us.

“What you have on is perfect.” I smiled, then offered my arm.

She threaded her arm through mine and we headed downstairs to the bar area where the event was located.

“Hey, Hudson,” my friend, Cameron Dela Rosa greeted, extending his hand out. He had his fiancée, Jolene, by his side.

I shook his hand. “Cameron, good to see you,” I said. “Hi, Jolene,” I greeted her, kissing her cheek.

“Hi, Hudson. Good to see you.” Jolene smiled.

They both turned to Mila.

“My apologies, this is my fiancée, Mila.” I introduced the gorgeous woman by my side to my friends.

Cameron and Jolene’s eyes widened in surprise, staring at me. I knew that they would be in shock to find out that I was in a relationship, let alone having a fiancée. I’ve been so busy with work and business travel, that I haven’t seen Cameron and Jolene for almost a year.

They turned to Mila, and their expression changed, smiling in acceptance.

Mila extended her hand, giving Cameron then Jolene a handshake. “It’s so nice to meet Hudson’s friends.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you,” Jolene said with a warm tone in her voice. “This is the first time we heard that Hudson had a fiancée.”

“I wanted to keep her all to myself,” I interjected, smirking as I looked down at Mila.

“I could see that,” Jolene said with a sly grin on her face. “Regardless, we’re happy for you both.”

“Thank you,” both Mila and I said together.

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