THE BILLIONAIRE AND THE ARROGANT CELEBRITY

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re market. Amidst the boredom, the only saving grace was the delightful Mediterranean Chicken salad before me. As I savored each bite, I noti

crowd. Playfully, I offered her a forkful of salad, but she quickly looked away, leaving me amused. As the

the daughter of a client, heading my way. Despite my attempt to av

long," Esme purred, her vo

th work," I replied, trying to

We haven't seen each other in months," s

attention. Spotting my P.A., Braxton, I signaled for hi

ers with you," Braxton interjected, savi

ch up later, alright?" I promised,

t avoid me this t

y dreading the prospect of

know I am all about work," I cal

ound New York for a while. We'll ca

rying to sound positive, hop

said, planting a kiss on m

said, relieved, giv

s, sir," h

still the boss," I joked, rollin

said, his grin

no matter how long you've been working

e replied, his grin

me earlier. This time, she was surrounded by others, yet her gaze remained fixed on me until I caught h

uired, nodding discreetly in her dire

ador for various beauty and fashion brands, and

" I remarked, intr

rogant Celebrity' due to he

approaching me directly. Was she feeling shy? But she didn't se

irked at him, a mischievous glint in my eyes. He lo

there?" Braxton asked, clea

bout. Plus, I could use a little excitement," I

id eye contact by engaging in conversation, but I could tell she knew I was comin

er. Her big, black eyes widened in surprise, though she quickly ma

e replied, her voi

went to kiss it, but she withdrew her hand suddenly, causing my lips to l

s," she corrected me, he

first meeting, and now I couldn't resist teasing her further. There was somet

replied with a smirk. She scrunched her face in annoya

Winters," she replied, her

and whispering something in her ear. Her date, perhaps? The way he held her suggest

g his hand. "Hello, Mr. W

fore he could finish his sent

te," Justin answere

ponse. It seemed like he wasn't exact

got quite the beautiful lady by yo

e joked, earning a

but we have to leave," sh

replied confidently, knowing o

her breath, which made me chuckle, realizing sh

hen," she

urprise as I leaned in and kissed her cheek. She g

Winters. And I'd appreciate it if you kept

next time, Eloira," I replied, wi

and scowling, she w

ed, sparking my curiosity about her. And I

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ghed heavily on me; I desperately needed sleep to recharge. I'd been working tir

, El. It's important. You can rest afterwa

cried, feelin

lebrity is

sts you be there. She's already sent

friend. He's been by my side for the past three years, managing all my af

f?" I asked, already

replied,

elope," I

enelope chirped, ap

fix these black eyes," I sai

a'am," she replied with a

inaugurated by me five months ago. She's Justin's girlfriend and t

sane and entertained; other

presentable. I'll go get ready,

DA," I grumbled,

ng my girlfriend. This sudden event has ruined

you both a day off," I said, feelin

erstand," Penelope rea

y mother sent and having my makeup do

out my personal life and hookups. I ignored those and focused on answerin

ere greeted by elite members of society. People approached

about his work and his company, as well as his business partners, Kaiden Jones and Elliot

as something about him that held my attention, and when our eyes

on industry, gossiping away. Amidst the chatter, I noticed Esme Holland getting cozy

Once again, he caught me staring. Ignoring the flutter in my stomach, I

lady?" he asked, his chiseled fac

fering my usual polite smile

d, with a mischievous smi

hand and attempting to kiss

Winters," I said,

his audacity! We just met, and he already gave me a nickname? Where were his manner

Winters," I replied, tryi

the group of ladies, came over

, El," he whis

front of me and extended his hand. "

rjected, giving Justin

ate," Justin repli

ave a beautiful lady as your date," S

ustin joked, earni

but we have to leave,"

meet again," Se

," I muttered u

I said, ending t

urprised me by kissing my che

Winters. And I'll appreciate it if you ma

ce. Again, until next time, Eloi," he wink

with Justin catching up to

" Justin asked

you believe he gave me a nickname in our first meeting? 'Eloi'... Wh

i," Justin laughed. I playfull

an. Are you trying to injure m

our skin. And I'll also tell Penelope that you were show

ab my attention. I love my girlfriend so very much. Don't you d

sing my arm as a pillow, I couldn't help but think about the man who annoye

people vying for my attention, and the media was already talking

ace, at least fo