BILLIONAIRE UNEXPECTED LOVECHAPTER 1-3CHAPTER 1Ethan wandered aimlessly through the crowds gathered for the art exhibition, his gaze scanning the walls for anything that might catch his eye. He had always appreciated art, but none of these pieces were speaking to him tonight. That is, until he turned a corner and saw her work.Olivia's pieces were bold and untamed, full of raw emotion that practically leapt from the canvas. He felt a pull towards them, unable to look away, and he wasn't the only one. People clamored around her pieces, oohing and aahing at the multi-colored swirls and intense expressions.As he drew closer to Olivia's section, he couldn't help but notice the way she carried herself. She was confident, but not in an arrogant way - he could tell she was proud of her work, and rightfully so, but didn't think herself above anyone else in the room. Ethan could feel something stirring inside of him, something he hadn't felt in a long time.Suddenly, Olivia turned and caught sight of Ethan staring at her. Her eyes widened slightly, and for a moment, they just looked at one another. There was something there, a spark of recognition that neither could explain.Without breaking the eye contact, Olivia picked a piece off the wall and started walking towards Ethan. She stopped in front of him and looked up with a smile, "Hey, I'm Olivia. What do you think of my work?"Ethan was taken aback for a moment, before realizing he had been staring at her for too long. "I'm sorry, I'm Ethan," he stuttered. "Yeah, your work. It's amazing. I've never seen anything like it."Olivia laughed softly at Ethan's flustered state. "Thank you, Ethan. It's nice to see someone appreciate my art. Do you have a favorite piece?"Ethan's eyes trailed back to the swirls of color and emotions jumping out from the canvas. He nodded silently and pointed to the one he had been looking at the longest. Olivia smiled in approval, "That's one of my favorites too.""Are you also an artist …you have such a keen interest in art" she asked Ethan who chuckles loudly."No, I can't be interested in art. My mother would never allow it" Ethan said to her. That was one passion he had and could never fulfill."Too bad. You would fit perfectly as an artist" Olivia said to Ethan, but not just her word but her smile and aura kept him at the edge with a smile on his face.Ethan grinned at her words, feeling a warmth spread through him. "Do you really think so?""Absolutely. Art isn't just for those who've studied it. It's for anyone who feels passionate about it," Olivia replied with a reassuring smile.Ethan grew thoughtful at her words, thinking back to when he was a child and would spend hours drawing and painting. "You know, when I was younger, I used to love drawing. It was the one thing that gave me joy, even though my mother didn't approve."Olivia's eyes widened with interest. "What kind of things did you draw?"Ethan grinned sheepishly. "Mostly superheroes or comics, but I also liked drawing landscapes and portraits. I stopped doing it when my mom said it wasn't a viable career option."Olivia's expression turned sympathetic. "I'm sorry to hear that. You should never let others dictate what you're passionate about. You should follow your heart."Ethan felt a tug at his heartstrings, feeling grateful for her encouraging words. "Thank you, Olivia. You're right. Maybe one day, I'll try my hand at art again.""I hope you do," Olivia said with a smile. "And let me know if you want any tips or advice. I'd be happy to help."Ethan felt a surge of warmth at her kindness and knew that he had made a new friend. Over the next hour, they talked about their favorite artists, techniques, and art exhibits they had been to. Ethan found himself drawn to Olivia's enthusiasm and passion for art and felt a newfound appreciation for it himself. As they parted ways, Ethan realized that sometimes, you just need someone to reignite your passions and remind you of what you truly love. And he knew that Olivia had done that for him, Ethan's eyes wandered around the room once more. He noticed a group of people whispering and pointing at Olivia. She had a presence unlike anyone else at the exhibition, and he couldn't help but be intrigued by her. As he turned back to Olivia, he saw her looking at him in return, her eyes sparkling with a glimmer of curiosity.For the rest of the night, Ethan kept finding himself drawn back.He couldn't help but be entranced by Olivia's beauty, not just in her art, but in her demeanor and spirit. As the night went on, they continued to talk and get to know each other.Ethan couldn't keep it in him anymore and decided to head back to where the exhibition had take place to ask and get more information about Olivia personal life.