Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1272

At the host’s lively invitation, the VIP guests started making their way up to the stage. James stood up first and, ever the gentleman, offered his hand to help Emmy to her feet. He cut a striking figure in his black shirt, tall and confident, while Emmy looked breathtaking in her shimmering silver dress. Just the sight of the two together instantly drew every eye in the room.

Mercedes was right behind them. She gathered her gown, picked up her pace in those sky-high heels, and tried to get ahead. She couldn’t embarrass herself by squeezing in between James and Emmy with everyone watching, but at the very least, she wanted to be by James’s other side.

Just as Mercedes came up beside James, before she could even settle into her spot, Emmy reached over and linked arms with her, her smile so bright it was almost blinding. “Mercedes, you’re the global ambassador for our resort. You should be right in the center at a time like this.” Without waiting for a reply, Emmy pulled Mercedes straight to the middle of the stage.

Mercedes’s expression froze for a second. She tried to wriggle away, forcing a polite protest. “That’s really not necessary. I can stand anywhere, Emmy…” She tried to pull her arm free, but Emmy wasn’t letting go. What looked like a friendly gesture was actually a vise grip, and Mercedes had no chance to retreat. Emmy simply drew her into the spot between herself and the CEO, Rupert, looking so caring it was almost convincing. “Come on. This place was reserved for you, Mercedes. If you don’t take it, no one would dare.” She turned, her voice gentle as ever. “Rupert, look after our ambassador, would you?”

Rupert played his part perfectly, offering Mercedes a courteous gesture that made it impossible for her to refuse. So, the lineup ended up like this. On the far left were Rear Admiral Calony, Andrew, and a few other bigwigs. Then James, standing right next to Emmy. Emmy with Mercedes at her side. And next to Mercedes was Rupert, followed by the rest of the execs. Emmy made sure Mercedes was stuck right there, front and center.

No one in the audience could sense the undercurrents onstage. All they saw was Emmy, the gracious lady of the house, giving up the best spot to the resort’s ambassador. “Mrs. Lincoln is really something, isn’t she?” “Now that’s class, making the ambassador feel so respected.” “They’re both gorgeous, but in such different ways. Like sisters you’d actually want to hang out with!” The crowd broke out in applause and cheers.

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