Chapter 25

Derrick

Alexa almost ran from the office as soon as we got there. She didn't wait for celebration or congratulations on getting us the files. I had a sneaking suspicion she was hiding something. She always wanted to be home before dark. She left work immediately and when it was time to leave. Alexa is hiding something and I am going to find out what.

I was mad but I don't know why. I should be happy about getting the plans but I was mad and Alexa and the Prince. Their interaction throughout the whole day bothered me and I was worried I would lose an employee to the prince. Alexa was already proving herself to be intelligent and an excellent problem solver. I was beginning to warm up to her no matter how inexperienced or naive she may be.

The door to my office opens, Andrew walks his face wide with a smile.

“Congratulations, I knew you would get it,” he stretched his knuckles for a fist bump.

I bumped his fist, “It's all Alexa’s doing. She was the one who did the convincing.”

“Alexa?