Billionaire’s Ex-wife : Craving You

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

HAZEL

For the umpteenth time, David told me that we have to leave for the airport, but here I am, repeating the same instruction for the twentieth time. “Remember to give her the ducky doll and give me a call to wish her good night before putting her to

bed.”

“For Go d’s sake Hazel!” David groaned, his head craned towards the heavens, “You’ve said that a million times!” I rolled my eyes; speak of exaggeration. “I’m sure Daphne gets the memo. Let’s go or we’ll miss our flight.”

“Fine! I’m coming!” Leaning down, I kissed a sleeping Daisy on the forehead before walking out of her room. David who has been waiting in the hallway fell in line behind me. “You’re going to be gone for only twenty-four hours.”

He held the door open for me as I got into the back seat before joining me. “I’m going to be gone for more than twenty-four hours if I get that award.” I glared at Agatha seated in front, “A certain someone agreed to interviews.”

Agatha, my secretary and social manager chuckled. “Interviews are requirements if you get the award.” She picked up her tablet, “I’m sure David agrees with me too.”

“Let’s stop using the word if,” David mumbled as he leaned back and closed his eyes. “She’s going to win the award, I’m sure of it.”

My lips stretched into a smile. “Thanks for the vote of confidence.” Copying his position, I closed my eyes. “Wake me when we get to the airport.”

“Why don’t you hold that sleep until you get on the plane?” Agatha requested.

I rolled my eyes inwardly. “Whatever.”

able to get some sleep on the plane, because the moment we arrived at the hotel, Agatha told me to grab a

Just as planned, they opted for smokey eye makeup and a wet hair look, topping

dressed in a black tux and a red brooch complimenting my dress. His gaze slowly racked my body as he

“Thank you.” Smiling to get rid of the tension, I grabbed my clutch. “You

chortled. “As opposed to looking good?” I shrugged in response, my eyes twi nkling with mischievousness. Shaking his head, David stretched out his hand, offering me his open palm. “Come on,

open-palm invitation, I allowed him

interlocked with David’s. We posed for the camera, modeling the Versace

should get going and just as I was about to walk away from the red carpet, the crowd

Chapter 12

is my competitor in the art curating out to steal your shine, which

iness. “He was always

dramatic as he is, but when my eyes captured who got down from the car,

My palm which was once lying lazily on David’s arm tightened its hold, squeezing tightly. David, noticing my

we informed that he’ll be showing up?” David

of the camera. “This shouldn’t be a problem right?” She glanced at me. “I’ve seen a couple of people

her. He placed his other hand on mine which was resting

if sensing that we are discussing him, Ravel turned his head and locked his gaze with mine. I could I sworn that he smiled at me. The crazy b astard smiled at me! We held each other’s gaze

skeptically. “You don’t have to do

led me into the grand hall. Following the number on the invitation card, we made our way to our

hall, trying to catch sight of Ravel, and thankfully, I didn’t see

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