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– Lisa Red –I didn't stop walking until I was out of the company and in my car.The second I slammed the door shut, my fingers dragged through my hair.“No, shit.” I mumbled, a shaky breath escaping.This was not good. It was really bad.Drex knew.He actually knew.“Oh goodness.” My hands trembled slightly as my head fell back, eyes closing for a second.How?How could I have been so careless? So stupid to not have done something when Imogen mentioned the woman who took a strand of hair.Why did I ignore it?Now he knew. He knew about my daughter.He knew about ‘his' daughter.I exhaled slowly, because what if he wanted to co-parent?What if he insisted on it?Did that mean Imogen would get involved with him? That family? Cassie?I'd be inviting my child to danger?I shook my head. “Never.” I was not going to let that happen. Even if I had to fight till the ends of the earth, I won't allow the man who left me to die to take care of my child with me.My fingers tightened around the
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“What is she doing here?” I pushed the chair back, then stood, not wasting a second more before heading out.Finn followed behind, hand on his earpiece, probably being communicated. “She's not alone sir, she has guards following and-and the police?”“Police?” I frowned. What did she need that for? For a second my blood felt cold. Did she find out about my men taking Imogen's hair and performing a DNA test without consent?Even if she did, why would she want to cause such a scene about it?We walked into the elevator that moved straight to the first floor.I could already feel the tension the second I stepped out.Workers were piled, their heads bowed like they weren't sure if to intervene or run away.Some were filming whatever was happening.In the distance, Lisa stood, calm and composed, three men in black behind her and two female officers following.She didn't notice me when I walked over, or maybe she just didn't care enough to acknowledge, because the first thing her eyes went
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“Of all the places you could've set, why did you book that place?” I asked Irea the next morning at work.“M-Ma’am?”“Did I tell you I wanted to confess my feelings? Or propose?” My voice was low, but sharp enough to make her gaze drop to the ground.“Wh-What? I really don't understand what you're saying, ma'am.”My lips pursed in irritation. “When I asked you to get a place, what did I say I wanted?”“To thank him.”“And where did you send me?” When she still looked confused, I rolled my eyes. “Just check where you sent me and don't waste our time.”Irea quickly scrolled through her tab. Whatever she saw made her gasp, her skin asking slightly. “Oh no, I'm sorry, ma'am. I'm so sorry, I sent someone to handle how it'd be. A type error, ma'am. I'm so sorry.”“That won't do,” I leaned back, “you really embarrassed me, Irea. It seems you've been making a lot of mistakes since we left New York.”Her eyes returned to the ground, and she said nothing.“If you're tired of working, then just
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I took a step back so his hand slid off me, stomach tightened badly.A shaky breath left my lips. I tried —and failed— to keep a composure.“Listen, I-I think I'll be on my way now.” Without waiting for a reply, I turned and scurried off.I didn't stop until I'd unlocked my car and hopped in, the door sliding shut.My face buried in both palm, pulse in my throat, as my fingers dragged into my hair.What just happened? What the fucking heck just happened?“You're so stupid, Lisa. You're really so dumb.” I mumbled through sharp breaths.I remembered the feel of his hand, touching my shoulders with so much calm. And I hadn't argued.I didn't push him off. Warn him never to do such again.When I lifted my gaze and noticed him standing where I'd left him, eyes locked on me, I was certain my throat went dry.Quickly, and with slightly trembling hands, I started the car, steering out of the forsaken place.Yes, that was it.That was the problem.The romantic setting. It probably reminded me
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Drex's gaze dragged down the roses to the candles and balloons, then to me. “Should I assume I'm getting proposed to?”“No, I just… this is nothing but a thank you for Friday dinner.”“Oh?” He slipped a hand in his pocket, then strode over. “Your thank yous are dangerous, you know?”I could feel the color rise to my cheeks, especially when he was clearly biting back a smirk.Dang it, remind me never to ask Irea to do any freaking thing.Ever.“Come on, the meal looks romantic, it'll be a shame to waste such, wouldn't it?” There was no hiding the charm in his tone, so I knew I had to swallow all bit of embarrassment and explain the situation before he got the wrong idea.“This isn't what it looks like.” I ensured to keep my tone steady. “I asked Irea to get a place ready, I didn't know where she would book or what it'd look like.”He nodded. “Mmmh,” but it was clear that he didn't believe it, and that only made me resist the urge to run my fingers through my hair.“I mean it, this—”“L
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The journey back home was a little awkward. Richard and Rachel filled the car with their discussions, while Rick and Imogen wouldn't stop talking about his dad's arrival and all they'd do together.Leo was silent most of the journey, and although I knew I should've said something about it, I just didn't feel like it.At least not until he'd dropped Rachel at her place, so it was only the three of us in the car.“You okay?” I asked.“Why? Do you think I'm not?”“Well, for one you've been silent since we left the airport.” I pointed out.He didn't say anything. Just focused on driving, though I was certain that was the last thing on his mind.“Is this about Richard's comment?”“Which one?”I rolled my eyes. “You know which one.”When his lips pursed, I had to say, “Don't tell me you're jealous.”“I'm not.” He mumbled out in a way that made him sound a little like a child. “People like me don't have that word in our dictionary, okay?”“Good.”“It's just…” he sighed, “I don't get why you
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