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“Are you sure?”
“Absolutely.”
I reluctantly stepped back and checked my phone. “Regan got rid of that guy. We’re all set.”
I took Van’s hand, and we headed back to the party, cautiously.
Everything seemed normal.
Jojo was standing by the bar and waved when he saw us. “It’s safe now.”
“Sorry about all this.”
Jojo shook his head. “They got rid of Shawn quickly, and everything’s fine.”
“I hope this doesn’t cause issues for you.”
Jojo waved me off. “He’s one of many temperamental artists I work with. I’ll deal with him another day. You’re my friend, so you come first.”
I leaned over and hugged him.
The bartender poured glasses of champagne, and I grabbed two, passing one to Van. I took a sip and glanced around the room. Thankfully, people were giving us some space.
“So, when’s the wedding?” Jojo asked.
Champagne spewed out of Van’s mouth like a geyser, and Jojo leaped back before he got sprayed. I choked and snorted bubbles up my nose.
“What are you talking about?” I asked when I finally managed to clear my throat.
“You mean you aren’t getting married?” Jojo asked with wide eyes. “It’s the talk of the party. Apparently, there’s some article that says you two are engaged.”
“Jo, that’s tabloid talk.” I rolled my eyes. “One day they say we’re breaking up and the next, we’re getting married. Please tell me you don’t believe everything you read.”
Van was noticeably silent beside me.
“I’m not that naïve. And I swear, one of my guests said the article was legit.”
“Well, it’s not true,” I responded, even though the thought of calling Van my husband had my blood racing hot and fast.
“Not yet,” Van stated.
I nearly dropped my glass.
“Will I get an invite to the real thing?” Jojo asked with a smile.
I couldn’t breathe.
“Depends on what Brodie wants. What do you think,mon coeur? Personally, I like the idea of eloping and then, maybe a week later, having a big party for family and friends.”
Was Van asking me to marry him for real? Or was I high? Was there something in this champagne?
Jojo chuckled. “I think you broke Brodie’s ability to speak.”
“Not an easy task,” Van replied and squeezed my waist. I could only stare at him, still in shock.
“Jo!” someone called out.
It was Bianca, Jojo’s assistant. “Sorry to interrupt, but Charles Signer has a question about the Lander piece, and I need your help.”
