AllFreeNovel
Share Us
“Thank God for sending him your way!” she rejoices.
“I couldn’t agree more. He’s not only dreamy, he’s also a phenomenal lover,” I swoon. “Thank you for dragging me out that night.”
“I played a tiny part in it. This is all fate.”
“After so much bad luck, I can finally see a glimmer of hope.”
“From what you just described, it’s a hell of a lot more than just a glimmer.”
“I prefer to err on the side of caution,” I tell her. “That said, it’s undeniable, Levi is a savvy businessman. His vision is so huge, it gives me goosebumps.”
“I’m so glad your dad’s business won’t weigh so heavily on your shoulders anymore. As for the house, I can’t imagine what it’s like to have to leave your home––and you know you could’ve stayed with us––but your hands are tied if Ms. Twatt wants out. On the bright side, you’ll be living in enviable zip codes as you work on turning the business around.”
“It saddens me to leave my childhood home, but since Hillary, Petula and Olive moved in, it stopped being the safe place it once was. Bouncing around from one strange home to another will feel weird, I’m sure, but at least, I won’t have to live with my evil stepsisters and their bitch of a mother.”
“Amen!” Syd says.
Chapter 18
Levi
I step out of the conference room and roam around Jules’s office. Only empty desks and workstations greet me. I still can’t get over the stunt Hillary pulled. The nasty bitch barely showed her face at the office, but she decided it was her responsibility to make such a detrimental announcement.
Un-fucking-believable.
I stop in front of a window overlooking the parking lot, pull out my phone and dial a guy who will see the opportunity in CycleThonix.
“Levi, my friend,” Collin says. “What’s up?”
“Hey, Collin. Am I catching you at a bad time?”
“No. I just got back home. Man, my boxing trainer whooped my ass. I doubt I’ll be able to feel my arms tomorrow.”
“It’s your fault for being one of the top fitness models out there,” I chuckle.
“Blame my fans,” he retorts. “These muscles sell the calendars Shane and I produce and a long list of luxury brands.” I can just imagine him flexing his biceps. “Women have certain expectations when they see my perfect body on display. It’s my duty to make sure I don’t crush their fantasies.”
“You’re delusional!”
“Jealous?”
“Moving right along.”
“Beckett came over my place on Monday night for dinner,” Collin says, changing the subject. “It sounds like my big brother and I missed a good party. That was a hell of a theme. I won’t lie, I cursed our prior engagement in Miami.” Collin and Shane are also club members. “Word has it, you scored.”
“Beckett talks too much.” I scoff.
“There’s no smoke without fire, Levi. That girl must’ve been something else. Beckett couldn’t shut up about your match. He barely mentioned his hookup. I hope you enjoyed the leggy blonde.”
Collin is a player. He makes no qualms about it. That said, Collin would never touch a woman that belongs to another man. I know that about him. Still, his comment irks the hell out of me.
“She’s the reason I’m calling,” I cut to the chase.
“You connected with her again? You lucky dog.”
“Collin, you don’t even know what she looks like.”
“I’m telling you, Levi, Beckett practically had stars in his eyes. That girl made an impression on him.”
