Page 154 of Off Limits Mogul

He shakes his head. “You two are trending on social media,” he says.

“You saw the news?”

“It’s everywhere. How do you do it? Same for Keira. I couldn’t be in the public eye like that.”

“A few things––I live in a gated community, I’m used to it, and by four o’clock a bigger celebrity scandal broke. We won’t be trending for much longer.”

He chuckles and then goes quiet.

“Look, Noah, I’m not sure why you’re here, but if it’s for round two of our feud, save it.”

He cringes. “Can I come in?”

“Are you going to hit me?” I’m still not able to read his mood. It’s best to proceed with caution.

“No, idiot. I would’ve decked you when you opened the door… element of surprise and all,” he says.

I’m sure that’s supposed to make me feel better, but it doesn’t.

I consider him.

“I’m not going to hurt you, Rhys.”

“I’m just making sure.”

“I’d never do that. You’re my best friend,”

I cock a brow. “Am I?”

“Friends fight and then they get over it.”

“You should’ve seen the fury in your eyes earlier. I’m man enough to admit I was scared. I’ve seen you beat douchebags to a pulp.”

“Can you blame me for being pissed off and a little surprised?” His arms fly open. “You didn’t even prepare me. You just dropped a bomb in my lap––”

“Correction.Your sisterdropped a bomb in your lap. I was going to finesse things in a way that would preserve this handsome face.” I point to my head.

“Fucker.” He tries to play-punch me.

I dodge, so he misses.

We both laugh.

“Seriously, can I come in? I’d like to talk. No shouting. No cursing. No losing control.”

I nod.

I move to the side and let him in, close the door, and lock it.

“Where’s my sister?”

“Somewhere in the house,” I say. “My guess? Her bedroom––or the lounging pool––her favorite spot in the late afternoons. We aren’t talking, so you can put your mind at ease. We’re not kissing either.”

He offers a small smile.

“I was about to have a drink before hitting my home gym. Want to join me?”

“I had three drinks over lunch to calm me down, but that was hours ago. I’d welcome another one. As for the gym, hell yeah.”