CH 71

Ditch the Ex. Date the Billionaire

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Chapter 71:

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The audience applauds, tittering nervously.

Archibald leans over to Isabella, whispering: “These awards aren’t a big deal. Why are we still here?.”

Isabella hits him lightly. “Getting one is pretty much the highest honor you can receive here. Plus, everyone who wins goes on a trip,” She whispers back. “Apparently it’s a lot of fun.”

“I think you’ll win,” He says matter-of-factly.

Isabella laughs. “No, I don’t think I’ve worked here long enough. Usually it’s people who have been around for a long time.”

Dara dramatically shushes them from across the table.

“As many of you already know, everyone who’s honored tonight will be awarded with an all-expenses-paid trip next month. This year, we’ll be spending four days at a resort on an Island.” The crowd oohs and aahs, and Hector smiles. “After last year’s experience on the mountaintop, we decided to go with something a little more traditional this year.”

“Apparently people with a fear of