Chapter 20
I haven’t spoken a single wind suwe Calch and I got out of the plane. My head is tica dark
place even as we drag our wheeled lugs out of the airport
“There should be a car here to pick in up,” Caleb infirmus tie as I follow him. The doesn’t arem in nabod that I in quiet, sa maybe le why and is
is choosing tunt to ackless it, which would be wise I need tiine fie process what he told jne hiside of the phone
Thy so lost in my thoughts that I barely notice when a sleek black house pulls sup
I pause when I notice Caleb’s ex–wife–Lam–in sining miside with her long, beautiful
And she isn’t alone.
Anna, my bully, is sitting beside her, and when she sees me, her eyes wider with mercat “Take si alus is the girl that’s been hand in the your
“Ex–husband,” Calebs corrects in a grungy voice before helping me get inside the humanine Care Fin inside, Calebi Jalloses, and we -opposite side of Anna and Lana,
Calch glances donen at me. “Ifia got to tell you, buat Lana is any lawyer and is needed hat this business trips And Anisa is her intern for the summer hope that’s not a problem”
I force a smile, though my stonsch is twisting into knots. Tisour handed percent sure Anais Anna Wolf the reader
comments on all of my stories hit over a year,
Yet, despite knowing that, 1 hr. “No, no problem at
Calebs doesn’t comment, but Anna’s lips curve into a sly soule as she studies sis. Elave mundea what’s guli
have time to ponder on it either before Lana strals the word.
I’m surprised your assistant is still in the picture,” and comments in the same harsh tone she used the first time I met het inside Cale “Aren’t you bored of fucking college girls already!”
“Leals is not in college—she is saving up for that,” Calcharplies in a calm tone And what makryy you believe I’m a
Lana snorts, “Cadeks, please, I wauit ham yestenlay! Your assistant is purity and rude. “Her make like eyes look me up and down with haired seems gullible enough to let herself be used by your len”
I feel my face fish at Lana’s cruel words. She is the biggest bitch I’ve ever
e ever met, and even though she is right—I am fucking Caleb – I still thin has no right to make assumptions about my relationsslup with Calch!
Luckily, I don’t have to defend my pride, not when Calch steps in to send at his ex–wife. “My personal life is none of your concern, Land. We bete for business, remember?”
could I forget? Business always comes first with you
Lana rolls her eyes dramatically. “How co
A thick, uncomfortable tension settles over is, and I fidget in my seat, wishing I didn’t have to witness the ex–couple fighting each other.
Caleb, however, chooses not to quip back at Lana and in the end, it’s Anna who breaks the quiet. “So Leah, are you enjoying working for Mr. Steele!
I’m sure it must be quite the learning experieise.”
I can hear the thinly veiled mockery in her tone. She’s fishing for information to use against ine later, I just know it
Plastering on my best fake smile, Freply, “It’s been great so far. Fin learning a lot
“Oh, I bet you are,” Anna smirks knowingly. “You were probably learning a lot that night when Mr. Steele came to pick you up from your art a
Shit! I had completely forgotten that Anna and her friends saw me kissing Calebs that night, and all because I wanted to put out a show for them Now, when my face is burning with embarrassinent, I wish I hadn’t done it
„then again, not kissing Caleb probably wouldn’t have led to sex and the sex we had? I don’t regret that for all the money in the world. The m
Desperate to change the subject, I clear my throat. “So, un, what exactly is the purpose of this business tripi” DI love to tuulerstand more about the
Chapter 20
work we’ll be doing.”
Caleb answers smoothly, “We’re meeting with potential investors for a new project. Lana is here to handle the legal aspects of any deals we make.”
“And I’m here to observe and learn.” Anna chimes in with a saccharine smile. “Interning for Lana has been such an amazing opportunity.”
I barely resist the urge to roll my eyes. Of course, Litle Miss Perfect would weasel her way into this trip. Just my luck.
Lana arches a perfectly sculpted eyebrow at Caleb. “I do hope your assistant’s presence won’t be a distraction. Caleb. We have important work to focus on
“Leah is a consummate professional,” Caleb states firmly, placing his hand on my thigh in a subtly possessive gesture. “She will be an asset, not a distraction. I love full confidence in her abilities.
I flush at his praise and the heat of his touch, even as Lana huffs in disbelief. Anna watches the exchange with gleaming, calculating eyes. She will definitely be a problem later..
Mercifully, the car slows to a stop. “We’ve arrived at the hotel, the driver announces.
Caleb helps me out, his hand lingering on the small of my back as we enter the opulent lobby. Lana and Anna trail behind, whispering to each other. I try to ignore the paranoid feeling that they are plotting against me.
At the front desk, Calch checks us in, securing keycards. He hands one to me, his fingers brushing mine and sending a shiver down my spine. Tve booked
you your own room. I thought you’d appreciate the privacy His voice is low and smooth, like aged whiskey.
Thank
you” I murmur and try not to let it show how disappointed I am that we won’t be sharing a room.
How lonely I guess Mr. Sicele
Anna sidles up beside me as we head to the elevators, her voice dripping with false concern. “A room all to yourself? How lonely. I g doesn’t want you warming his bed on this trip. Pity, I thought you two had a special arrangement going on”
y teeth, refusing to rise in her bait. “Caleb values my contributions as his assistant. That’s why I’m here
I got my
“Keep telling yourself that, sweetie,” Anna pats my arm condescendingly
As we step into the elevator, an awkward silence descends. Lana stands rigidly beside Caleb, her lips pursed in distaste. Caleb’s eyes mert nine briefly, an unreadable expression on his handsome face.
The elevator dings, and the doors slide open. “Ladies, I believe this is your floor, Caleb gestures for Lana and Anna to exit the elevator. “I will see you tomorrow morning”
“Don’t stay up too late, you two.” Anna throws over her shoulder with a wink as she sashays down the hall
What a bitch
The doors close, and 1 release a sigh, grateful that I will soon be resting in my bed.
But Caleb has other plans.
When the elevator doors close, Caleb swipes a keycard, halting the elevator’s ascent. He turns to me, his blue eyes blazing with intensity
“This trip started off like crap,” he says while taking off his suit and letting it drop to the floor. I stare down at it before lifting my eyes back to his He is smirking now. “Luckily, I know exactly what I need to do to feel better–you, right here, right now.”
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