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My eyes widen. Am I that easy to read? He must have heard the question in my mind.
“It’s nothing serious. I just have a way of reading body language.”
“Well, you must be an expert at that,” I say.
“I won’t call myself an expert. Let’s just say I know when I spot someone in distress.”
I can’t help the smile that spreads on my lips. Dwayne stops dancing while the music continues.
“My goodness, you should smile more often. You’re beautiful. I’m sure other men who have been eyeing you all night will want to tear me apart right now,” he says.
“Oh, stop being dramatic,” I respond.
“Trust me, I’m not. Tell me more about yourself, Phebe,” he insists.
“There is nothing much to say.”
He resumes dancing and effortlessly guides me through the music. I feel an electrifying gaze on me without even turning around.
“I don’t believe that. I mean, I know you’re definitely an angel. It’s an explanation for why you’re so beautiful but tell me more,” he says.
I’m about to share more when the unexpected happens. Jeffrey walks up to us.
“Rowland.”
“Hyde”
I gasp in shock when the name Hyde sinks into my head. Surely, it can’t be the same Hyde Jeffrey mentioned before. Oh, this is bad. I know it even before I lift my head and find Jeffrey glaring at Dwayne. I let out a soft gasp as Jeffrey wraps his arm around me. For the first few seconds, I lose my composure as I drown in his warmth. His strong arm around me feels like it belongs there. Dwayne’s touch didn’t have this effect on me. Dwayne’s eyes widen before a grin spread on his lips. I glance at Jeffrey, wondering what he’s thinking?
“Oh, my apologies. I had no idea she was with you. You always seem to get the best of them all.”
It dawns on me that he thinks Rowland and I have some sort of relationship. It’s enough to remind me of our facade.
“Yes, she is with me.”
“Oh.”
Dwayne gives us a strange look before saying, “I guess I’ll see you around some other time Phebe.”I force a smile as I watch him leave.
“I had no idea he was Hyde. He introduced himself as Dwayne.”
“Let’s go,” he says with a clipped voice. Knowing better than to argue, I follow him out of the museum. We sit in the car in silence as the chauffeur drives us to the beach house.
“I leave you for a minute, and you’re already in Hyde’s arms.” Jeffrey breaks the silence, surprising me.
“I beg your pardon?” I ask, confused by his words.
“Spare me, I’m sure you enjoyed all that attention focused on you,” he says, further confusing me.
“What are you talking about?” I inquire.
“Don’t act like you don’t know that almost all the men in the room desired you. I mean, Phebe, it’s none of my business, but shouldn’t you show some respect for your husband?” Jeffrey asks. I can’t help but feel a burst of anger as I glare at Jeffrey.
“You’re unbelievable,” I scoff.
“Am I?” He asks with raised an eyebrow.
“Yes, you are. What makes you think you can be the commander of my life? Newsflash, my world doesn’t revolve around you, meaning I can do as I please.”
