How To Marry A Billionaire: A BWWM Billionaire Romance by Susan Westwood Read Free Book Online Page B

it down. That kiss notwithstanding, she didn’t have any claim on him. Besides, she was probably a client. In her distraction, she almost spilled the iced tea on the man.
    “Are you even paying attention,” he barked at her.
    “Sorry, sir. Let me get you a new drink.”
    “Never mind. I’m thirsty and want this now.”
    She took their orders that included all kinds of special conditions and went into the kitchen to put in her ticket. Josey stopped her near the doorway.
    “I figured out he’s a talent scout. I’m glad you aren’t waiting on him. This could be my chance at stardom. You wouldn’t be interested.” Josey walked away, leaving Ellyn with her mouth open. She wasn’t willing to give up her secret yet but Josey’s attitude tempted her. She thought about it as she placed the order for her customers.
    When she returned to the dining room, her station was full. Whip me, beat me, triple seat me. She ran around for the next half hour between her high maintenance two top and three four tops that she couldn’t seem to get staggered. Then they were all gone and she turned over the four top. That gave her a moment to breathe and noticed that Colton was still in the restaurant with that gorgeous woman. Josey was hanging out, talking to them.
    As long as she didn’t mention she’d switched stations with someone named Ellyn, she’d be in the clear. Colton looked polite, but not interested in what Josey had to say. The woman across from him was clearly annoyed by the waitress’ presence. Ellyn put the order in for her four top then Josey came back into the kitchen.
    “Any luck?”
    Josey frowned. “No, but I’m not giving up. I could be a model.”
    Josey was tall enough. Did she have a good enough look about her? Ellyn was not one to judge because when she looked at herself in the mirror, she didn’t see model at all.
    Colton did, and he was the professional. Her life could open up with this opportunity. Derek’s life would be better. He could be around other kids and they could live in a safer place. She sighed. She’d have to talk to her mother, but she thought she’d made a decision.
    ***
    Colton thought that the woman across from him at lunch today was the most vacant woman he’d ever spoken to. She’d come recommended but he didn’t think he could work with her. Also, during the whole meal, the waitress was trying to get his attention. He suspected she’d figured him out. Wow. A waitress in Manhattan who wanted to act or sing or model. That never happened.
    “Are you listening to me?” his lunch companion said.
    He’d already forgotten her name. Velma? Velna? Something odd. She wore her hair long and in a color not found in nature. The first thing he’d do is tone down that brassy hair. She had no clue how to put on makeup to accentuate her best features, either. All that could be taught, but really? You live in Manhattan and you don’t know how to dress or wear makeup? Who does that if they want to model?
    “I’m listening.”
    He wasn’t. Instead, his gaze went around the room. A woman across the restaurant reminded him of Ellyn. He wondered if she’d made her decision yet. She didn’t wear much makeup at all. Lipstick maybe.
    “So I think I want to do runway work. I think I can be hired by all the big names. We could make so much money together.”
    He’d seen the girl walk. She made a truck driver look graceful. This was not the first delusional woman he’d met. On the opposite side of the coin was Ellyn, who had no idea how beautiful she was.
    “I haven’t decided if I’m signing you or not,” Colton said.
    “Well, why wouldn’t you? Look at me.”
    She was gorgeous, but her attitude was not pretty. He didn’t work that closely with all of his clients but he still had some ethics. When you were worth what he was, you could pick and choose. And he did. He also already knew he was not choosing this one.
    “How about I’ll get back to you in a day or so.”
    “I might have