Chapter 20
“Not really, but fuck it. Send him in. Let’s get this day over with,” I said and picked up my notepad.
It was around 6 pm when I finally closed my last file and had enough of the day. I rubbed my eyes and stretched a little. My day was fully packed, from meetings to project updates. I liked it that way because the day seemed to go by faster when I had lots of things to do.
I started gathering my things and packing my bags. “Lilly,” I called out.
“Yes, boss?” She walked it.
“Time to finish up, babe. I’ve had enough,” I said to her and carried on closing files and putting them away.
“Awesome. I’ll go finish up then.” She walked out.
Lilly was an amazing PA. She would always wait for me to finish work just in case I needed a hand with something. All my staff were terrific actually. I had a great relationship with them.
My phone beeped, and I picked it up.
Are you done with work yet?
Vince had messaged. It wasn’t unusual for me to get a message from Vince, but why did he want to know that? I dialed his number.
“Hello,” he answered.
“Why the sudden interest in knowing about my finishing time?”
“Because I’m waiting for you downstairs,” he replied, and my heart skipped a beat.
“You’re what?!” I said a little too loudly.
Lilly poked her head into my office and raised her eyebrow.
“Why exactly are you outside?” I asked, sounding a little too excited.
“Well, I came to drop Taylor and Rocky off and thought maybe I could catch up with you before I went back tomorrow. That’s what people do when they come into town for a visit” I could hear the sarcasm in his voice and laughed a little.
Shit, that’s right, Taylor was back today.
“I thought I did say I would next time I visited” I laughed, and Lilly’s lips turned into a smirk. She walked away.
“Okay, well, I’m here now, so hurry up. I’m starving.”
“We’re going for dinner?” I asked, surprised.
“Yes, we are. Now chop chop,” and the call ended.
“Why is this day so annoying?” I said out loud.
“Someone’s got a date has she?” Lilly asked. She had her jacket on and her bag on her shoulders.
“Umm, I wouldn’t call it a date” I picked up my bag, and we walked out. I locked my door, and we headed for the lift. “Vince is Taylor’s brother. I don’t really understand his attraction towards me, but apparently, I’m having dinner with him” I shrugged.
“Dinner with who?” Came a voice that made us jump. The office was empty now, and we didn’t expect anyone to be here still. Blake came into view, and I let out a sigh of relief.
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Chapter 20
“Bloody hell! You frightened us,” I said, holding my chest.
Lilly had pressed the lift button, and the door dinged and opened. We all got in.
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you. I didn’t realize you guys were still here too.”
“Yeah, well, when the boss gives you more work than you’re used too that’s what happens,” I replied, sarcasm dripping.
Blake chuckled, and Lilly looked confused.
“So, who are you going to dinner with?” He asked.
“Taylor’s brother,” I replied and didn’t make eye contact. Why was I so nervous?
“Oh, are they back in town?”
“Yeah, Vince brought them back today, and so he wanted to catch up before he went back home” I didn’t owe this guy an explanation. He was my boss.
So then why did I feel the need to?
Alpha’s White Lie
