Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 319

Emmy stepped into the styling suite, already feeling the buzz of anticipation in her chest. Tonight was the wrap party for Letter from the Other Side, and there was no way she could show up looking anything less than her best.

When the stylist finished with her hair and makeup, Emmy paused to check herself out in the mirror. She snapped a quick selfie, barely thinking before sending it off to James.

Heading out to a wrap party tonight—just keeping you posted.

As soon as she pressed send, Emmy hesitated, a little surprised at herself. She hadn’t even thought about it; she’d just told James her plans like it was the most natural thing in the world. It hit her—this was the first time she’d ever texted him just to let him know where she was going.

A few miles away, James was stuck in a top-floor meeting at Nelson Corporation. The tension in the room was thick enough to cut, and every executive sat in total silence. But when his phone lit up, that frosty, intimidating vibe he gave off suddenly softened. He stared at Emmy’s photo.

She wore a simple, black dress—nothing flashy, but it fit her perfectly. Her phone was raised to the mirror, her delicate features looking even more beautiful these days. Maybe it was the hint of softness in her cheeks, or just the way her long, dark hair fell in loose waves, one rebellious strand brushing her collarbone.

She looked incredible.

James felt his heart stutter. Every time he saw her in something new, it was like falling for her all over again. No matter how steady he tried to be, his heartbeat always gave him away.

He didn’t snap out of it until Tyler tapped the table beside him, breaking the moment.

James pressed his lips together, typed out a single reply.

Okay.

He hit send, then stood up, ignoring the surprised looks from everyone in the room.

I’ve got something to deal with. You all keep going.

“For real, without your plan, the project never would’ve made it this far!”

“So young and already so talented—who knows what you’ll do next?”

“You ask me, the whole tech industry’s going to know your name soon!”

Emmy just smiled, picking up her glass of juice and raising it in a casual toast.

“You’re all giving me too much credit. I just shared an idea, that’s all. The real success of Letter from the Other Side is thanks to everyone’s hard work, day and night. So here’s to you—cheers.”

She took a sip, her confidence shining through. She was warm and gracious, never cocky, never fake—always knowing exactly how to handle the spotlight.