Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 98

“Whoa, who is that? Is she your girlfriend’s best friend? She’s just as pretty as your girl!”

“Does she have a boyfriend?”

Steve turned when he heard the noise, and as soon as he saw Abriella, he couldn’t help but arch an eyebrow, a teasing smile playing on his lips.

Right then, Will shoved him aside, fiercely protecting his spot at the table.

Steve shot him a look. “Relax. Nobody wants your crummy seat anyway.”

He walked right across and plopped down on the other side without another word.

Emmy came in, holding onto Abriella’s arm, and instinctively tried to pull her toward an empty seat.

“Abriella, come sit with me.”

But Will shouted across the room, “Hey, Emmy! Over here! James saved you a spot!”

Suddenly, everyone was staring.

Emmy’s face went hot and she felt completely stuck in place.

Abriella gave her a look that said, “Seriously?” then dragged her over and sat her down right next to James.

“You’re sitting here,” she said with zero room for argument.

Emmy didn’t even try to protest.

Abriella glanced around and found an empty seat straight across—right next to Steve.

The moment they sat, it was like an invisible wall went up between them. Neither looked at the other, and neither said a word.

Emmy glanced back and forth between them, picking up on the tension.

Just then, someone slid a tablet menu in front of her.

James leaned in, his voice deep and smooth. “Take a look. Order whatever you want.”

He was so close, she could feel his warm breath against her ear.

Emmy got so nervous she couldn’t even read the menu. She just tapped a couple things—cheesy bread rolls and something else she couldn’t even remember.

Will leaned over with a grin. “Hey, Emmy, James, this place is famous for their grilled fish. Should we get one?”

Before he even finished, two voices cut in at the same time.

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