Not too long after the guests started to arrive.By the looks of them, they must‘ve been Greece‘s elite besides a few recognizable famous faces.Lily‘s jaw dropped seeing a famous director from the States. ―Max, isn‘t that—―
―yes.‖ He said, ―come on, we have to get dressed for dinner.‖I hope you brought a gorgeous gown.‖
She stopped, ―Actually I don‘t think I did—not for this crowd.‖She didn‘t expect this affair to be so elaborate so she brought simple dinner dresses but nothing as fancy as this entailed.
―I have a solution.‖ Nikos said.He had overheard the conversation and couldn‘t help but intervene, ―come with me,‖ he 88
The Billionaire‘s Secret Desire held out his hand but Max only shook his head and took her arm causing Nikos to smile at his possessiveness.
He led them to the owner‘s suite which was about the size of a small apartment and opened the door to a large walk in closet revealing a multitude of designer gowns, ―These are my sisters—―
―Nikos!I can‘t wear your sisters clothing—― she protested.
He held up his hand cutting her off, ―If you knew Sophie, you wouldn‘t hesitate, please,‖ he said sweeping his hand toward the interior of the closet, ―I insist. You have the same figure so I‘m positive they‘ll fit.‖
―Go on Lily, I‘ll come back in a half an hour and get you.‖
Max encouraged her but gently pushing her into the closet.
―But—Max?‖ she said exasperated.
―See you in a bit honey.‖ He said placing his hand on Nikos shoulder and leading him out of the room, ―If you think you‘re staying, you‘re out of your mind.‖
Nikos laughed.
Lily was left alone after the men‘s muffled laughter faded through the closed door. She turned to examine the outrageously beautiful gowns in the closet. She nervously chewed her bottom lip as her fingers ran over the material as she walked down the aisle.These were exquisite!She never thought she‘d ever own one in her lifetime let alone wear one for a night. She stopped when she saw the one she wanted. Taking it off the rack she held it up and smiled.If Max wasn‘t serious about her before, hopefully this would help him make up his mind.
Max finished smoothing the lapels of his tuxedo before he reached for his platinum cufflinks and checked his appearance in the mirror. Then he cast a glance over at the bed. It was queen sized and he knew that would be a problem. He had issues with the King sized bed they were in the night before not being big 89
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enough.He definitely would play the charming fiancé, but he had to keep his distance or there was no way he was going to keep his hands off of her tonight.
Reaching up he smoothed a lock of hair above his temple while saying a silent prayer before he opened the door to get Lily.
Lily still wanted to do something with her hair and her makeup after she donned the dress.Nikos was right about one thing, the dress fit her perfectly.She‘d thought that Sophie would be taller like Helene, but she was definitely around her height.
A knock on the door followed by Max‘s voice drew her attention. She went to it but didn‘t open it.
―I want to finish in our room.‖ She smiled leaning against her shoulder against the door.
‗you‘re beautiful enough button.‖ Came the muffled response.
―No I‘m not.‖ She grinned, ―I‘ll meet you in about twenty minutes.‘
―What are you up to?‖
―Nothing.‖ She said in a way that meant the opposite. ―I‘ll meet you upstairs, I promise.‖ A deep chuckle was her answer.
―Fine honey, but don‘t take too long.‖
Lily waited a few more minutes to make sure he left before she made her way to their stateroom.
Upstairs Nikos was taking Max around and introducing them to his relatives.Hektor, Nikos father arrived and Nikos excused himself to speak to him for a moment.
―Max
