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“Of course it is. People change their names all the time, why can’t I change my age?” I shrug in reply. “Also, I’m a billionaire with a capital B, Xander. Anything’s possible.”
“You’re the most humble person I’ve ever met.”
Declan grins. “That might be the sweetest thing you’ve ever said to me. Thanks, Xan.”
I lean back in my chair and roll my eyes. My sarcasm is lost on him. He’s the only person I ever really talk to like this. Everyone else is subjected to glares and meager words. I’m not the biggest people person.
“But really, you should go out more. You’re wilting in here.” His green eyes are damn near twinkling.
“People don’t wilt,” I grit out. “We’re not flowers.”
“I think you’d make a beautiful daisy.”
My eyes flutter shut as I massage my temples. “You’re a child.”
“Nothing I haven’t heard before.” He sits forward and places his hands on my desk. “Now, are we going to the club at Lakeside? Or Whitmore? The one at Whitmore has the best women. But Lakeside’s a lot more exclusive.”
“Neither. I’m going home,” I tell him.
His eyes narrow. “Oh, come on, Xander.”
I raise my hand to stop him. On few occasions, he has managed to drag me out to join him in his debauchery, but tonight is not one of those days.
“I’m going home. I promised the twins to be home before ten p.m. Their nanny will be gone by nine-thirty.”
Declan raps his knuckles on the table. “Easy fix. Tell the nanny to extend her work hours and stay all night. There are tons of rooms in that massive home. I’m sure she’ll find one suited to her taste. Who knows, she might like yours and you’ll have a nice surprise when you get home in the morning,” he says.
I give him a disgusted look. “You’re depraved.”
“I am also the only joy you have in life,” he retorts. “Well, me and the twins.”
“Who I am going home to this night.”
Declan groans. “Fine. Let’s go home to the twins. I’m sure they miss me.”
“You saw them this morning,” I point out.
“I’m their favorite uncle. They can’t get enough of me.”
I shake my head. “How the hell did I get stuck with you?”
“Easy,” he says with a grin. “It was a hot summer on campus. You saw me from across a courtyard, our eyes met, there were fireworks, and we’ve been together ever since. A story for the ages, the subject of all amazing rom-coms.”
It’s impossible to hide the small smile that spreads across my face. “You’re delusional.”
“I think you mean amazing.”
With a sigh, I get to my feet and begin packing some files into a bag.
“We’re leaving?” Declan questions, looking up.
“Yes. Take your own car. You’ve worn me out and I need some peace and quiet.”
He grins. “Don’t let people hear that, Xander, they might get the wrong idea.”
“Just shut the hell up.”
I call in my secretary to move the files to my car at the garage.
