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.”

was able to get some sleep on the plane, because the moment we arrived at the hotel, Agatha told me to grab a shower because the makeup crew and designer are

the crew arrived. Just as planned, they opted for smokey

in a black tux and a red brooch complimenting my dress.

of the tension, I grabbed my clutch.

head, David stretched out

can’t wait to get back to Seattle. Accepting his open-palm invitation, I allowed him to lead me out of the

crazy when I stepped out of my car, my hand interlocked with David’s. We posed for the camera, modeling

and whispered in my ear that we should get going and just as I was about to walk away from the red carpet, the

Chapter 12

a ss it’s Jeremy Beckham.” Jeremy is my competitor in the art curating out to steal your shine, which was why he let

iness. “He was always

as he is, but when my

My palm which was once lying lazily on David’s arm tightened its hold, squeezing tightly. David, noticing my sudden tensed demeanor trailed my gaze and

be showing up?” David hissed at Agatha through

shouldn’t be a problem right?” She glanced at me.

his other hand on mine which

sworn that he smiled at me. The crazy b astard smiled at me! We held each other’s gaze for a little too long before Nooked away.

that?” David asked skeptically. “You don’t have

onto David’s arm tightly as he led me into the grand hall. Following the number on

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

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