Accidentally Married to the Billionaire (Whirlwind Romance Series) Read Online Free Page B

the latest Disney movie on the big screen. He had already
secured funds from many enthusiastic donors for the project. “It’s about
minimizing the anxiety and negative feelings often associated with
hospitalization and illness,” Alessandro explained during his proposal speech.
    Not only was Alessandro attractive
but he was a creative genius! The more he gave his passionate presentation
using his laptop computer and an overhead screen to illustrate his plan, the
more she grew fond of him. The more she desired him.
    She silently prayed that Alessandro
would win the bid. It seemed to mean so much to him. And it would mean a lot
for sick children all around the world.
    She noticed that Mr. Otteyman,
the property owner, seemed quite impressed as he spoke to his associates. Later
after the meeting, Mr. Otteyman surprised Alessandro and her by inviting them
to grab a bite while they discuss more.
     
    “You both seem quite passionate
about the hospital project,” Mr. Otteyman turned to Kira at the lunch table
after the presentation. They were seated in another luxury restaurant.
    “Oh, I am. This means so much to
us.”
    “Really?”
    “Yes. My twin sister had a rare
childhood disorder, plasmacytoma. It was too late for her.”
    “I’m so sorry to hear that. I
didn’t know it hit close to home for you. My own grand-niece also has the
disorder.”
    “Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, Mr.
Otteyman. How is she doing?”
    “Well, thank you for asking,
she’s recovering. But we were lucky. I think you and Alessandro are right. Children
from all backgrounds should be able to benefit from the same excellent
treatment whether their parents can afford it or not. You are an excellent ambassador,
Mrs. Romano.”
    Kira blushed. “Thank you.” She
looked over at Alessandro who was talking with Mrs. Otteyman. She caught him
giving her a look of approval before getting back into his conversation. The
day was turning out to be an exhilarating experience.
     
    6.
     
    “Well, my dear, you made a
brilliant impression on Mr. Otteyman,” Alessandro said later that evening as he
undid his tie in the hotel suite. They’d just gotten back from a lovely dinner
and a night on the town visiting the Nevada State Museum and catching a show at
Caesars Palace. Her favorite part of their full day after lunch with the
Otteymans had been going to the Ship of Dreams. The Titanic Artifact
Exhibition. It was her favorite stop. She’d seen the movie when it came out in
the cinema with Leonardo DiCaprio about a hundred times. She’d felt as if she
were on top of the world with Alessandro as they toured a replica of the ship.
She felt like Rose and Alessandro was her Jack Dawson, only she was the poor
one and he was the rich one. She really didn’t want the excitement of the day
to end. It was after midnight now. Boy, did they have a full day!
    “So did you, Alessandro. I’m so
impressed by your work.”
    Alessandro leaned closer to her
as he took off his blazer.
    “I’m very impressed by your work,
Miss Watson.”
    “That’s Mrs. Romano, to you,
sir!” she teased him as she leaned in closer to him. What was with her all of a
sudden? She was so hot for Alessandro and usually if she were attracted to a
guy she’d stay as far away as possible. But for some reason, she felt confident
around him. Good about herself. She could not deny the magnetism between them.
    Kira wanted to say that she did
not want the marriage to end. But how could she say that? Clearly this was a
business arrangement. Although the closer Alessandro stood beside her she was
beginning to wonder if he had different ideas.
    “What’s the matter?” he asked in
a low voice as he stood in front of her as if admiring what his saw. Kira could
not resist. The sweet aroma of his cologne was enticing. She craved Alessandro
in every way. For the first time in her life, she made a move. What had gotten
into her?
    She reached over to kiss
Alessandro on the cheek but he turned his head