Chapter 50
Garthook her head “Noway 1 barely even knew him. Honest, in was simple–he’s older, 1 needed a marriage arrangement, so we just hit it.”
“Orack–op. Mrs Jemen–we pa toast to you!”
masedberglass, a confident, almost defiant gleam flashing, in her e
her eyes. “Forget Mas Im
Irmen. I’d rather you call me My Harper.
To Ms. Harper May all your dreams come true!!
Michelle smirked and said. “By the way, ever since you left, Benjamin’s been a mess. Hasn’t eaten properly, just moping and like a lovesick puppy.”
›his name’s Benjamin, huh? I was about to make him my designated driver last time.”
“You heartless woman
“Shelly, if Gracie don’t want him, let me have him! I’ll take anyone!”
wouldn’t dare let you ralia himni your uncle found out, he’d tear down my place. But if you’re bound, I can call a few pretty boys over to play games with you pays
After a few rounds of games, Grace’s phone rang It was Cole
He was, after all, her legal husband now. She pushed open a side door, looking for a quieter spot to answer.
She thought about how cale wouldn’t even let her drink iced orange juice, much less whiskey on the rocks. She stepped out onto the balcony and answed. “Hello?
“Are you asleep already?”
“wah I’m just about to go to bed.”
“You’re sleeping this early?”
She glanced at the time–It was only 9:30 pm. It hadn’t take long for Cole to learn ber habitu.
Keeping her voice calm, she said, “Yeah, been extra tired lately.”
“Then why don’t you look down?
Grace, startled, leaned over the railing Right there on the ground floor, Cole was staring straight up at her.
Their eyes locked She forced a riff smile, “Wow, what. What a coincidence.”
Cole tied his head back, flashing a chilling smile. “Not a coincidence. I came to get you. You couldn’t stand being away from that little puppy for a few days, huh?
“I moss my hear, I’m just here to hang out with my girls. I swear I wasn’t planning on seeing Benjamin!”
Dejanus His smile deepened, dangerously cold. “Sounds pretty affectionate.”
Now the was really screwed. If she hadn’t lied, this whole thing wouldn’t have been a big deal. But the moment she did, even the truth sounded guilty
“Cole, ple to a second. I’ll come down and explain.”
the hung up and rushed toward the grains. She hadn’t made it far when someone stepped in front of her.
A young guy with clean–cur looks and big, pitiful eyes blocked his way.
“benjamin, rigla?–
Benjamin Trung’s lace lit up when he had he say his name
“You remember me? I’ve been thinking about you nonstop.”
Sorry for landing, you up last time. Lowe you a drink,” she saidhurriedly. ”
“But tonigh’s not a good time
Befour she could finish, Benjamin gabled wit tightly. “Take me with you. Pirase?”
Bature Grace could espand, anche voice eine familiar yet slightly different–qui through the ali –
thened and saw Zane, eyes like he’d been aching ages
What the hurd was he doing here?
“Grace… Finally found you,” he said, his voice hembling slightly.
The meat second, his gaze dopped to Benjamin’s hand catching her wrist. In an instant, a dangerous glint flashed in Zane’s eyes.
Tilthy hands off her Now
