Trained: An Alpha Billionaire Romance (The Monroe Trilogy Book 2) by Cynthia Dane

Author:Cynthia Dane [Dane, Cynthia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: alpha billionaire romance
Publisher: Barachou Press
Published: 2016-08-06T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 11

“Father,” Damon said, extending his hand to his sire. “I did not expect to see you here.”

Russell lightly shook his son’s hand. Much to their mutual chagrin, he extended his hand to Alice as well. “Flew in this morning to speak with Senator Smith over lunch. Decided to stay the night and speak to some old friends.” His hand almost crushed Alice’s. She grimaced, and couldn’t pull her hand away fast enough. “I take it the trip has been going well so far?”

“Very well, thank you.” Monroe pulled Alice into his embrace. More than a few people around them covertly looked over their shoulders, curiosity brimming on their plastic faces. He’s making a show out of me in front of his father? Monroe definitely knew something. “Alice and I have been having a wonderful time. When I’m not working, of course.”

“Of course.” Russell took a step back and waved to someone behind him. “Son, I must introduce you to one of the most lovely families I have ever met.” An older man and a younger woman appeared. They both bowed their heads to Monroe and Alice before lightly shaking their hands. “These are the Matsudas, from Osaka. Have you had the pleasure of meeting either Satoshi… or his lovely daughter Natsuko?”

The young woman straightened up, her fine, young face carrying a hefty weight of knowledge within it. Wow. Alice was not often stricken to silence around women. There was that stint in college where she wondered if she may be bisexual, but that petered out when she met Matt. Things were starting to replay in her mind right now, though. She’s beautiful. Sharp, angular features to match Monroe’s, and clever amber eyes. They looked like a match already.

“I have not had the pleasure, no.” Monroe briefly introduced himself before turning to Alice. “This is Alice Monroe. My girlfriend.” His eyes flitted toward his father when he said that.

“It’s lovely to meet you,” Alice said, trying to keep her voice level.

The young woman, Natsuko, replied first. “Thank you,” she said. “This is my first time in Chicago, although my father has been here several times before. It’s a beautiful city, yes?”

“One of the most beautiful in the world.” Russell gestured to his son and another empty spot a few paces away. “Excuse us, but I need to speak with my son for a moment. Alone.” That was directed more at Alice than the Matsudas.

Monroe reluctantly released Alice and went with his father to a corner. Alice remained where she was abandoned, shifting her weight and clearing her throat alongside a well-to-do father and daughter. The father took a phone call and began speaking in rapid-fire Japanese that Alice didn’t have a hope of understanding. The daughter checked her watch.

“Is it your first time in America?” Alice’s attempt at petty conversation was… pretty bad.

Natsuko forced a smile. “No. I’ve been many times before. I studied at Brown.”

“Oh.” Alice slightly turned. So much for that.

“…The Matsudas are one of the richest families in Japan.

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