The Billionaire Lovely Enemy

First Appearance

Chapter 11

First appearance

Amara POV

The moment my heels touched the floor of Julian's car. The sequin scratched against my skin.

I felt like immediately ripping this tight corset from off my body.

‘‘Oh God help me, breathe, Amara, breathe ’’

I sat like a fish beside the door, angling my body away from the door so I could breathe.

When Julian walked in, he was immediately startled as if he had seen a ghost.

‘‘Why are you seat like you need to go?’’

He asked.

‘‘Excuse me? Did you just ask me that ’’ My hiss echoes loudly through the car.

‘‘I mean, it’s the face, you legit scared me when I walked in ’’

‘‘Are you seriously kidding me? This corset is ripping through my body ’’

‘‘So you are just suffocated, not consitpated, that’s good ’’

‘‘Yeah, thanks for your care ’’ I say, making him inch up his nose.

‘‘Stay close by my side this night, don’t drift from my side ’’

I nod

Flynn walks into the car

Looking into the rear-view mirror

‘‘Shall we, sir?’’

‘‘Yes ’’

By the time we came to a stop.

A large crowd erupts with screams outside as Jullian steps out.

Flynn rushed over to my side, opening my door

A million flashes with utmost speed.

As I immediately step out, the light is extremely blinding, making me squint my eyes.

‘Who knew this is how paparazzi felt like ’

Jullian came over to my side and grabbed my hands.

‘Let the show begin’

As I walk hand in hand with Jullian to the red carpet. My black sequin dress fell on the carpet.

I turn toward the camera, trying to hold my smile, which actually makes my jaw ache and feel numb.

‘‘Over here, Jullian ’’ the reporters shout, trying to drag his attention.

As we stopped for some photos, loud whispers grew around us.

A reporter leaned forward with his microphone in hand.

‘‘Mr Cross, isn’t this the coffee girl? Is this some kind of PR stunt ?’’The reporters ask

I stiffened, looking up at Jullian for solace.

A one-sided smirk is plastered on Julian's face

‘‘You are highly mistaken, she is not just anything. If this is the best question you have for me, you have just wasted a very good opportunity ’’

The reporter raised his brows.

Without another glance at the reporters.

Jullian swiped his hands on my waist and steered me away from the red carpet.

The flashes reduced as we entered through the gala doors. At the entrance, there is a large roll of balloons and decor that covers the backdrop.

A lsge chandeliers fill the ceiling of the room.

As we entered, several eyes stared at me and Jullian .

‘‘Julian, I thought you would be too busy , you wouldn’t even have time for this kind of thing ’’ A man in a black suit walks towards us with a large smile.

‘‘You know I won’t miss it for the world’’ Julian said with a half smile plastered across the room

Within seconds, more men gathered, all in well-ironed tuxedos; they formed a small gathering at one side, all with champagne glasses.

Their laughter is soft and low.

I stood behind.

I tug behind Jullian.

He stops and turns to look at me.

‘‘Why are you walking behind me like a bodyguard or something ’’

I was surprised by his statement

‘‘Amara, you are meant to walk beside me, not behind me ’’ he says

I nod and step forward.

As we approached the table where his friends were all standing.

The ladies each stood beside a man, all of them chatting and smiling brightly.

‘‘Julian, what’s up, man’’ he greeted with a soft dab.

‘‘I am good ’’

‘‘Man, the way you disappear sometimes, someone would think you are now with your ancestors ’’

Jullian shrugged

‘‘Nope, man still here , you can’t get rid of me that easily ’’

He chuckled before turning his attention to me.

‘‘Who is this ?’’ He asks, gesturing his hands to me

He steps forward to get a better look at me, making me feel hot inside.

‘‘This is my girlfriend, Amara Blake ’’ Julian answers

‘‘Dude I didn’t know you were dating someone new, you know that your last girlfriend was kinda of ….’’

He stops looking at Julian.

His expression was hard, and his eyes piercing.

He taps his mouth.

‘‘I am so sorry, I talk a little too much ’’

He turns to me with his hands stretched out and a wide smile

‘‘I am Marcus Hale ’’

I shake his hands.

Well, this is Sophie Graham, her family owns GR suites, he says, pointing at Sophie

‘‘Hello ’’ she says with a small wave.

Marcus continues his introduction

Zade Hunter his parents own Hunter's estate.

‘‘Nice to meet you, Amara ’’ he says with a wink.

‘‘Mary Lee ’’, her parent own The Eel.

‘‘Hello Amara, I hope we can be friends, these two girls are kind of boring ’’

I chuckle softly.

‘‘It’s nice to meet you, Mary Lee ’‘

‘‘This Edward Callahan, his family owns the largest ranch in the country.’’

‘‘You mean your family owns Callahan dairy ’’ I say, looking a bit stunned.

‘‘That’s good to know’’ he smiles

‘‘If you ever need milk, you can just give me a call ’’ he hands me his business card.

‘‘Thank you for this ’’ I appreciated

This is Patty Dorian. Her family owns a clothing line in Paris

‘‘Hello, Amara, don’t mind what Mary said to

She is the absolute bore. But I hope we get along just fine ’’

‘‘I hope so too ’’

‘‘Moving on, this is Hayes Black , his parents own the largest investment company in the city ’’

‘‘Hello Amara, it’s so nice to see a new face around here, don’t mind me asking, but it feels like we have met before, are you new to the city by any chance?’’

I instantly get a wave of emotions

‘Me and Jullian never talked about it ’

My mind races a million responses in one second.

‘What should I do? ’’