Chapter 21

**CHLOE**

I scoffed internally. “Oh, you should have let me know.”

“You can bring my wallet when you're coming back,” he retorted, ignoring my statement.

He is acting unusually cold.

“Yes.” I mumbled.

“I'll have the jet pick you up when you're ready to come back,” he offered.

“Thank you,” I murmured, and then hung up.

**JEFFREY**

My phone beeped, and I swiped to pick up the call.

“Hello,” Richard’s voice rang out over the receiver.

“I see you had a great time last night,” I said sarcastically.

“I’m so sorry, man,” he said.

"So, who's she?” I asked.

“No one serious, just some random chick,” he chuckled nervously.

“Random chick?...”

I wouldn't push it; he'll probably tell me when he's ready.

“Yeah, man,” he insisted. “What were you saying about Chloe?” He added quickly.

“Well, her father smuggles cigarettes.” A beat of silence followed. It seems he was still trying to process what I had said.

“You've got to be kidding me! Are you still with her?” He asked.

“No, I needed some time to