The Temptation of The Billionaire

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ical night with William. She couldn't believe that she had danced with a billionaire CEO of a tech compa

rt still racing with excitement. She was so caught up in her t

," a voice sa

boyfriend, Jake, standing in front of her. She hadn't s

ere?" Emily asked, pulling

It's been too long," Jake s

ble she felt around Jake until now. "Sorry, Jake. I had a rea

be like that. We can catch up over a drink or some

ulse quicken. "I really need to be al

But don't come crying to me when you realize what you're

ne. She tried to push the uncomfortable encounter out of

til she heard her phone buzzing in her purse. She quickly fished it o

hat Lily was getting anxious. "

disappeared on m

isappear to ? I'

me ASA

Lily back, eager to

lieve what happened

happened? You abandoned me

y" she ap

thing, you better leave me fo

at her friend

p dancing together all night, and he took me to this beautiful balcony with an

William ? William Anderson? The CEO of Anderson Tec

Anderson ! No, we didn't exchanged the number. We talked about seeing each o

liam is my crush ! Emily, don't be ridiculous! Of cou

in her chest. "Do y

m. Anyone would be lucky to ha

u're the best. I can't wait to

t girl " Lily

a nagging little voice in the back of her head, telling her to be cautious around William.

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nking about William and the incredible night they had shared. But at the same time, she

to William. She thought about his piercing blue eyes, his easy

by a knock on her office doo

d in with a serious expressi

what this was about. She had been working long hours and

id, trying to keep

to say, I'm disappointed. Your work has been slipping, and I'm

eyes. "Sir, please. I'll work har

e to let you go effective immediately," Mr.

re, and she had no idea what she was going to do next. She didn't

contacts before settling on Lily. "Lily, I need

ly?" Lily asked, c

t know what to do," Emily

y. I'm here for you. You can stay with me until y

tude wash over her. She kn

the best," she said, fe

nd herself sitting at a café

d. What am I going to do no

to me. This is just a setback. You'll get through this. You'

. I need to figure out my next step. I can't let thi

e rang. She looked at the caller ID.

ly answered,

hope I'm not interrupting anything,

i William! "No, not at all," Emily s

mber?" she asked, tryi

secrets." William replied. "I hope you don't mind. I

oss her cheeks. "No, I don't mind

d such an amazing time with you on Friday night, I cou

t know if this is a good idea. You're a billionaire CEO, and I just lost my jo

about your job or your financial situation. I like you for who you are. An

William. I'd like that too," she sa

ning, and Emily felt a sense of excitemen

ng. "Lily, guess what? I'm seeing William again ton

ing, Emily! I knew he woul

friend's unwavering support. "Thanks, Li

ned, not recognizing the number. "Excuse me, Lily. I ha

he said, h

to the hospital. Your mother's been admi

lt her h