Andy caught on to what Alicia wanted to hear. Smiling, he said, “Wife.”A delighted curve touched Alicia’s lips. She leaned in, kissed him softly, and whispered, “It sounds so good when you call me that.”She settled back with a bright smile, and Andy’s own grin deepened—relieved and pleased to see how happy she was to claim the title.The drive home passed in comfortable quiet. Elsewhere, Ethan—fresh from being dismissed by Andy—couldn’t contain his fury. Even back in his office, he paced, pulse pounding, resentment burning hot.“Damn it! He thinks he’s untouchable just because he’s got money,” Ethan spat, jaw clenched. “If he weren’t born into it, would he even measure up?”He dragged a hand over his face, then cupped his chin, thoughts turning bitter. “What does she see in him? Why is Alicia so stubborn? Is it about the money? What’s her endgame?”No answer came. Frustration fueled him as he prowled the room, slamming a fist into his open palm.“Damn it,” he growled under his breat
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