Unraveled (The Monroe Family Book 5) by Nicole Dykes

Author:Nicole Dykes [Dykes, Nicole]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2017-05-30T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

Alex

A

fter handing the valet the keys to my Prius, I haul ass up the marble stairs to the country club. I stop before going through the front door when I see Stephen, dressed in his tuxedo and pacing out front.

I race over to him and give him a kiss on the cheek, “I’m so sorry I’m late.”

He looks at his watch and then back at me. “I was starting to think I was being stood up.”

His tone is light and I let out a sigh of relief. I’m really late after my confrontation with Shriller and Jax. “I would never do that to you.”

His eyes rove over my dress and he smiles. “You look stunning, Alex. So elegant.”

His words should make me feel tingly and thrilled, but it feels off to me. When did I become the girl that needs someone else’s approval? “Thank you for the dress. It truly wasn’t necessary.”

Stephen straightens his posture even more than usual and situates his collar. “Tonight is very important to me, Alex. It has to go well.”

Got it. He’s really saying, “Don’t embarrass me.”

“I understand.”

He gives my lips a quick kiss and smiles at me with a pride that makes me uncomfortable. “Everyone else is already here. Let’s go.”

I nod my head with a sick obedience and when he takes my hand I follow him inside. We reach a table full of men and women dressed to the nines.

A tall man with salt and pepper hair stands to greet us and Stephen introduces him as his boss, Mr. Crenshaw. He is the top dog. Stephen then introduces me to the rest of the people at the table, the other partners and their wives. Finally, we reach Mitchell Wallace, the other employee up for partner.

Mitchell eyes me with curiosity, probably comparing me to his Barbie wife. Sizing up his competition.

“I’m sorry I’m late. I hope you all weren’t waiting too long.” I say as Stephen pulls out my chair for me and I take a seat.

He sits next to me and Mr. Crenshaw gives me a polite, tight lipped smile. “It’s quite alright. Lord knows we’ve been late to quite a few events due to Lillian looking at herself in the bathroom mirror while she’s been getting ready.” He says as he gestures to his poised, blond wife next to him. Then looks over to address, Stephen. “She really is exquisite, Stephen. Why the hell have you been hiding her for so long?”

It takes a second for me to register that he's referring to me and Stephen beams with pride. “Well, Alex is a busy woman.”

Something tells me the real reason I’m just now meeting his boss is this look I’m currently sporting is they type of woman he favors. My usual look would probably scare the hell out of this uptight prick.

He nods, accepting Stephen’s answer and then turns to Mitchel. “Why don’t you and your wife take a spin out on the dance floor?”

Mitchel’s expression is full of worry, but

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