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“Thank you, Alexander,” I responded. “I enjoyed doing it.”
“Good.”
“Will we have time to explore the city?” I asked.
“Maybe,” he replied, all seriousness returning to his expression. “But remember, we are there for business, not sightseeing.”
“Of course,” I said, swallowing hard as I watched him leave the room.
Chapter Nine
Olivia
“Oh. My. God.” I gasped.
“What?” Mia squealed in my ear, my phone tightly clutched in my hand. “You can’t just say that and not tell me what immediately!”
“He just showed up in a fancy sports car.” My jaw had dropped.
“Ooooh,” Mia sang through the phone. “Well, go! Call me when you get to the hotel, okay?”
“I’ll send you lots of pics,” I promised.
“You better.” Her voice actually sounded threatening as she clicked off the call.
The sleek black car pulled up to the curb, and my heart leapt. I had never been in a vehicle this luxurious before—the leather seats, tinted windows, and smooth ride were nothing like the crowded buses and cramped cabs I was used to. Alexander really knew how to travel in style.
“Enjoying the ride?” he asked, his voice rich and warm like melted chocolate.
“Very much so,” I replied, trying to contain my excitement. “I didn’t know cars could be this comfortable.”
He chuckled, letting his fingertips brush against my thigh as we sped towards our destination. The touch sent shivers up my spine, and I found myself shifting in my seat, craving more of his touch.
My phone buzzed, and I fished it out of my purse. It was from Ethan.You went on a trip with the boss???he asked, followed by a string of emojis.
I giggled. Ethan had definitely become my closest friend at the company, and he had even managed to drag me out to drinks with other coworkers a time or two.
A business trip, I texted back.
He sent me back an emoji of an eggplant, and I shook my head, locking my phone.
Before I knew it, we arrived at a small, private airfield where a gleaming jet awaited us. My jaw dropped as Alexander helped me out of the car, and I couldn’t help but gawk at the plane. He grinned at my reaction, wrapping an arm around my waist to guide me up the steps.
“Come on, Olivia,” he said, his lips brushing against my ear. “Let’s get you settled in.”
Inside the plane, the opulence was even more overwhelming. Plush leather seats lined the cabin, and there was enough space for a dozen people to lounge comfortably. I took the seat across from Alexander, my eyes wide as I tried to take everything in.
“Never been on a private plane before?” he teased, raising an eyebrow.
“Is it that obvious?” I asked, rolling my eyes playfully. But deep down, I was utterly captivated by all that luxury.
As the engines roared to life and the plane began to taxi, my breath quickened uncontrollably. I gripped the armrests with white knuckles, feeling suddenly claustrophobic despite the spacious cabin. Alexander noticed my discomfort immediately.
“Are you all right?” he asked gently, his eyes filled with concern.
I nodded, trying to steady my breathing. “I’ll be fine. I just—I’m not a big fan of takeoffs.”
His gaze softened, and he reached across the aisle to take my hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. His touch anchored me, and my nerves began to settle as the plane lifted off the ground and ascended into the sky.
