Tempting the Billionaire and His Heir

As they stroll through the mall, Alexa’s gaze wanders around the opulent surroundings.

She notices that Anthony steered towards an elaborate fashion store and feels her heart pounding harder in her chest.

“I’m not sure if this is a good idea,” she whispers, looking up at him with deep concern etched on her face.

“Don’t be anxious about it, Alexa,” he replied confidently. “It’s just clothing.”

She takes his words as assurance and begins to browse through their collection somewhat more relaxed than before. As anxiety fades away into oblivion, anticipation kicks in – after all, she’d love to look really gorgeous tonight.

While walking past a broad glass window showing off mannequins draped in stunning dresses of various hues and style; each shining bright on lifeless figures under artificial lighting conditions; an unexpected sight captures Alexa’s attention from outside.

“Kathy? What was Kathy doing here?”

Alexa asked herself, hot footing out of the boutique, to meet her.

Kathy walked into the crowded store, feeling overwhelmed. She was trying to find a birthday gift for her son and had no idea what to get him. As she started browsing through the toy aisle, a voice suddenly caught her attention.

“I think you should go for the other one?” It was Alexa who suggested from behind.

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Kathy turned around to see who it was, a surprised and shocking expression appeared on her face.

“Alexa?” She mouthed.Material © NôvelDrama.Org.

“Yes, it’s me,” Alexa answered and quickly rushed her for a hug.

She felt really happy to see her friend but it did not seem so for the other party.

“Oh wow,” Kathy said in amazement. “Longest time .”

Alexa responded with a polite reply ‘yes’ message.

“I really have to get going, I and my son have somewhere to be now,” she said in a rush.

“Oh alright, you can just give me your call line, so I can get through to you later.”

“Just give me you card, I will call you myself,” she immediately replied. It felt as though she was running from something.

They exchanged pleasantries and just as Kathy was about to leave, she told Alexa something.

“Don’t tell anyone else about this please. I do not want anybody to know I am here.”

“Sure you can trust me on that,” Alexa guaranteed.

The moment soon passed as they wished each other goodbye but right after Kathy left, her son came running back into the store calling out for his dad who had mixed up something while parking their truck just outside.

“Daddy!” he yelled hurriedly as he ran past everyone including his mother all too eager to show off that he found their ride amidst dozens parked alongside theirs.”

As she watched her son run out yelling enthusiastically waving at someone down the street; Kathy subsequently muttered under her breath – ‘Well go find Daddy then kiddo.’

While reaching for the door handle hastily, I wanted to walk in and find Anthony but I hesitated as soon as she saw my eyes landed on someone.

“Cody?? That couldn’t possibly be true! Were the two of them together now? There has to be some kind of misunderstanding happening here!” She thought.

Overwhelmed by conflicting emotions raging inside her head – confusion followed by disbelief quickly writhing down trails leading right onto disappointment –Alexa retreats back into tiny interior lit-up space provided by the fancy surrounding storefronts.

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“Are you okay?” Anthony asks softly while holding one arm solicitously around hers.

With amusement mounting rapidly behind closed eyelids unsure whether falling or blinking continuously against them could help hold them back any longer, ‘None’ were quite able enough options popped up within seconds displaying across available screen choices.’

“I think I need some time alone,” Her voice cracking slightly, unable to find another means to think.

” Sure thing.” He replies then watches sadly walks alongside peripheral vision every step she takes away from him, fleeing from his presence.

What was he doing here? She wondered, in between her thoughts, she caught a glimpse of Cody and Cathy walking hand and in hand, with the little on his other hand.

She was really shocked. So Cathy was the reason he had played with her back then. She felt like a big fool, finding out now.

While still dreading what she saw, Cody and Cathy passed before her yet again and this time she was greatly tempted to go and confront the two of them.

The moment she saw her ex-boyfriend and friend laughing together, something inside her snapped. It felt like an explosion in her chest – sudden, intense and full of rage. All the pain that she had felt since their breakup came back to haunt her again. But now it was a new level of anger.

Her heart raced with every step towards them, building into a crescendo when they noticed her approach.. The sound seemed to echo in the street as she started screaming at both of them simultaneously , voicing everything going on inside without any filter or reservations.

With frustration fueling each sentence, words spewed out from between tight lips laced with fury , accentuated by violent hand gestures . Her eyes blazed like fire as sobs replaced screams when memories triggered different emotions suppressed within.

It wasn’t just enough for everyone around to hear; this lady wanted everybody to know just how betrayed and angry she was feeling. Not only did they cheat on me but they also sneaked behind my back!! Was it worth ruining our friendship???” By now breathlessness set in while redness bore down mercilessly onto flushed cheeks still crying silently.

In general, the scene turned ugly before passerbys managed to come over trying to calm things down.

Soon Anthony got to the scene, he was surprised to see that Alexa was involved in the scene.

“What is going on here Alexa?” He asked, while trying not to calm her down.

She refused to say anything, all she did was sob continuously. People she really cared about always ended up hurting her.

So this was the reason why Kathy felt uneasy as they discussed earlier on?