บททั้งหมดของ The Billionaire's First Glance: บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

Amelie’s POVAs soon as Nathan leaves the room, I head to the ensuite. OMG…this bathroom is HUGE, and look at that bathtub. I think it can fit at least four people! I searched through the bathroom drawers and cabinets and found a bottle of expensive bubble bath. Mission number 1…a bath! I start running the water in the tub and pour in the bubble bath. I inhale deeply. It smells like lilies, my favorite. I strip out of my clothes, setting them aside neatly. I have nothing to wear, so I will have to make do with these clothes tomorrow morning until we can go shopping. I’ll just have to go commando underneath them. I remember that I had a hair elastic in my messenger bag to tie my hair up in the tub. I drape the robe around myself loosely and head out to the bed to search for my bag. I take three steps outside the bathroom and realize Nathan has just walked in.“Oh my god, Amelie,” he blurts out, turning away, “I’m so sorry. I knocked, and there was no answer. I thought you were in the

Nathan’s POVI called Marcus to come and pick us up from the diner. I didn’t want to risk more paparazzi hanging around the building. Amelie had never been exposed to them, and I didn’t want to scare her away before I had a chance with her.Marcus drove us up to Fifth Avenue to shop for Amelie. We stopped in front of one of the boutiques and hopped out.“I kind of feel out of place,” Amelie said. "I’m not dressed right.”“First, we’ll get you an outfit you can wear for the rest of the day,” I smiled.“I feel like I’m having a Pretty Woman moment,” Amelie said.“Not Pretty, Gorgeous, Amelie,” I stated.We head into the boutique, and two ladies approach us. The tall brunette looks at me and says, “Welcome, Dr. Michaels. What brings you in today?”“We need to outfit Ms. Cavanaugh with a full wardrobe,” I demand.“Nathan,” Amelie looks puzzled, “I only need a couple of days of clothes.”“Nonsense,” I smirk at her, “Ladies, a full wardrobe.”“Of course, sir,” the other lady chimes. “Ms. Ca

Nathan’s POVI have been dressed in my tuxedo for over 30 minutes, pacing back and forth downstairs, waiting for Amelie. I can’t wait to see her. I quickly texted her and learned she would be down shortly.I hear voices coming closer from upstairs and turn my head to the staircase. My mouth gaped open as I saw Amelie descend the stairs. She is a vision of beauty—a true goddess.“Amelie,” I let out a breathy sigh.She approaches me and does a little twirl.“Will I do?” she bashfully says.“Amelie, no words can describe how beautiful you look tonight.”She blushes and bites her lip. I reach over and pull her lip out from her teeth. She has no idea what that does to me every single time. I want to lean over and kiss her.The glamour team bids goodbye to Amelie and heads out the door.“Shall we go?” I offer my arm to her.“We can’t keep the puppies waiting, can we?” She smiles back, taking my arm.We reach the gala center, and I look over at Amelie. She looks nervous. I can’t blame her. T

Amelie's POV“It doesn’t matter what my feelings are for Amelie.” The statement repeats in my brain as we are in the limo on the ride home. I’m staring out the window, facing away from Nathan. What does that statement mean? He has feelings. He doesn’t have feelings. He doesn’t care about my feelings and wants to use me.“Are you ok, Amelie?” Nathan queries.“I’m fine, just a bit tired.”“Are you sure?” he questions.“Yes,” I whisper.He leaves me in silence. I need it. I can’t look at him right now. I lose all defenses when he looks in my eyes or smiles.I look at my phone, and a text message from Tiff goes off.Tiff: Looks like you’re in the news againMe: What?Tiff sends me the link.Society rag mag…. GIRLFRIEND OF BILLIONAIRE NATHAN MICHAELS STEALS THE SHOW AND HEARTS OF EVERYONE AT TONIGHT’S GALAI click on the link.Nathan Michaels was in attendance tonight at the Paws & Hearts fundraiser with a date now identified as Ms. Amelie Cavanaugh. The two were holding hands, hugging, a

Amelie’s POVI’m lying on my bed, staring at the ceiling. It’s a nice ceiling, but I wish I were sleeping instead. After the bomb Nathan dropped, it’s not coming any time soon. Married? He wants to get married. Oddly, I’m quite flattered, he asked me. That means he trusts me. Trust is a good foundation for marriage, right? I said I would do anything for Zander to get his surgery. This is the best and fastest way. Could I live in a loveless marriage for 3 years? That’s the biggest question that is stopping me. The question should be, can I live with him for 3 years with my feelings for him and not do anything? I press my hands to my face.I glance over at the clock. It's 2 am. Argh! Sleep, Amelie! Screw it! I need ice cream. I quietly head for the stairs and then tiptoe into the kitchen. I grab a spoon and rummage through the freezer. Ah, that’s the ticket. Man, this ice cream looks fancy. Hand-churned strawberry cheesecake ice cream popped the container lid and took a spoonful. Mmmmmm