Stepping Stone (The Stone Series Book 2) by Dakota Willink

Author:Dakota Willink [Willink, Dakota]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dakota Willink, LLC
Published: 2016-12-17T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER 17

I climbed inside Alexander’s Tesla at five o’clock. After I buckled in, I leaned my head back against the seat and looked to him as he sat down in the drivers seat.

“I can’t believe how relatively easy you changed that deal for me,” I told him.

“I can be reasonable, Krystina. You should have given me a chance before deciding to ignore me for a day and half. Don’t do that again,” he warned.

I threw my hands up in mock surrender.

“Sorry, but I thought I was going to have to fight in order to get you to agree to it. The research took some time and I wanted to make sure that I had all of my ducks in a row first.”

“Honestly, I would have preferred if you just took the company free and clear. But in hindsight, I should have known that you would have never accepted it. I can understand your reasoning, as well as appreciate it. Besides, your way of thinking sat much better with Stephen and Bryan.”

I thought about the meeting with Alexander’s accountant and lawyer that began two hours earlier. Initially, they seemed more than just a little bit hesitant. It was as if they were sizing up the woman that Alexander wanted to hand a portion of his company over to. If I were in their shoes, I wouldn’t trust me either. We ended our meeting on a more positive note, but I still had some reservations.

“Do you think that they approved?”

“It doesn’t matter if they approve or not. That’s not what I pay them for. This is a business arrangement between the two of us. They were just there to work out the figures and the legalities.”

Alexander assumed that I was talking about the deal, but I was more concerned over whether they approved of me or not. After watching the three men together, it was apparent that they were more than just business associates. Their casual banter was too friendly at times. If they were truly his friends, their approval meant significantly more to me for some odd reason.

Why do I care if they approve of me or not?

I stayed quiet, choosing to not clarify what I meant or voice my concerns.

Alexander flipped on the car stereo and backed out of the parking space. Green Day’s latest release pumped through the speakers as we made our way to the costume shop in Chelsea. I began to wonder what sort of outfit I should buy. Having never been to an upscale costume ball of sorts, I didn’t know how elaborately dressed people would be.

“A penny for your thoughts,” Alexander said after a time.

“I was just thinking about how decked out people may or may not be. I don’t want to look stupid.”

Alexander laughed.

“Angel, you could never look stupid.”

“That’s debatable,” I said dryly.

Apprehension crept into my veins. I still didn’t know if I was ready for this extravaganza.

When we pulled up to the front of the shop, I looked out the window. A red awning hung over the entrance with the name 25th Street Vintage written across it.

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