The Boss I Shouldn't Want, Now My Stepbrother
He opened his mouth, as though to argue when Bridgette stepped into the room, her head tilted slightly to see, Payne paused, his eyes widened, before quickly schooling his expression.
“You brought a guest?” He grinned, looking between us, “A beautiful one at that?”
“Hello,” he said, unleashing his famous smile, he pushed me aside,
And reached out for a handshake, his British accent thickened, “I'm Payne Vernick, nice to meet you…”
I double took, Payne had always been a charmer, but the sudden change surprised me, before I could introduce her, Bridgette stepped forward, her mouth parted slightly, and her face flushed, “You're…”