Ex-SEAL Billionaire: An Age Gap Fake Relationship Romance by A J Summers

Ex-SEAL Billionaire: An Age Gap Fake Relationship Romance by A J Summers

Author:A J Summers [Summers, A J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Attraction Publishing
Published: 2024-04-18T18:30:00+00:00


16

CARIBBEAN ESCAPE

Walt slaps down the glossy Walsh Dynamics brochures. “It's clear who the optimal vendor is here,” he huffs. “Walsh capacity trounces the competition by leaps. And Roger sweetened his bid with a fast timeline.” He punctuates this grand reveal with a fist slam.

I resist rolling my eyes at the photoshopped hardware probably staged specifically with winning this contract in mind. Talk about deep pockets. Meanwhile, Cade frowns over callout bubbles promising a functionality akin to an alien spacecraft.

“This timeline seems aggressive, Mr. Whitmore. Deliverables in half the duration of other established players? Are you positive that Walsh won't cut regulatory corners just to snag this contract?”

The old man releases an exasperated huff, as if he were a snorting bull. “Pah! Roger Walsh has been in my golf foursome for decades. His toys never break!” Walt scoffs. “Damnit, Cade, you young bucks and your newfangled risk-averse notions! You were both Navy SEALs, for Pete’s sake. Where is all this caution coming from?”

I remain quiet, stewing over the distinctly uncomfortable run in with heir-apparent Preston. Try as I might, there is lingering unease warning me to stay clear of that family.

“I appreciate the fastidious upsell, but it seems prudent to hold off with the decision until we have reviewed all the proposals and have conducted the site visits.”

Walt humphs disdainfully at my hedging before brightening with a glint in his eyes that makes my hackles rise. “Say, Maddie seems like a real firecracker. When do I get a proper sit down with your beautiful bride-to-be?”

Subtly, I aim a desperate SOS look at Cade, raising my brows. After years of service together, he can almost read my mind. Raising his palms, he jumps in. “I need Jack to come to my office for a meeting with legal.”

But Walt shoots him an impressive stink eye.

“Jack will join you in a few minutes.” He waves him off impatiently, leaving Cade no choice but to make his exit.

I start packing up my laptop when Walt turns back to me, waggling his bristly eyebrows. “I’d like you and Maddie to join me down in St. Maarten next weekend. A little future in-law bonding is overdue. And with the weather turning chilly, I’m sure you’ll both appreciate the sun.”

My gut churns picturing Maddie navigating his intense scrutiny, as he no doubt sees this trip as a chance to examine the durability of our relationship before he decides to sign his empire over to me. His questions will poke her like blunt spears, judging how suitable I am to rule his kingdom based on how convincing as a future queen Maddie is. If I was to concoct an excuse, it would surely risk his suspicion. With a martyred sigh, I nod in agreement.

“Sure, Dad, we’re looking forward to it. It will be a nice change of scenery. I don’t think Maddie has ever been.”

Satisfied, he nods and slaps me on the shoulder. “Ok then. Keep me posted on how the site visits are progressing.”

With Walt finally gone, I buzz Jessica.



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