Not In A Billion Years by Camilla Isley

Author:Camilla Isley [Isley, Camilla]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Published: 2023-09-05T16:00:00+00:00

30

BLAKE

My escape from MGM is cut short by his brother. The moment I get off stage, Thomas comes my way and wraps an arm around my shoulders, reserving the same treatment for Gabriel, who apparently was close on my heels. Once he has us in a gentle shoulder-lock he pulls us in, cheering, “You guys, I swear that is the most fun I’ve had at a business conference ever.” Then he turns to me. “Blake, remind me never to make you angry.” Thomas studies me for a second. “What you just did to my brother was harsh. Fair, but savage.” Then he winks at me. “But it’s always a pleasure to see my esteemed, older brother be subjected to a public ass kicking.”

Gabriel shoves Thomas’s arm off. “I always appreciate a reminder of your undying loyalty.”

“As you should.” Thomas fumbles in his pocket with the hand MGM just dropped. I free myself from his grip as well and regain some personal space. The younger Mercer finally finds what he was looking for—his phone—and wiggles it in Gabriel’s face. “I have the whole thing on video, but, as a sign of my ‘loyalty’ I won’t post your public humiliation on any socials.”

At the mention of social media, Gabriel shoots me a panicked stare.

“Don’t worry,” I say. “I don’t have it on video.” I give Thomas a side glance. “We’re not supposed to record any of the sessions or even bring phones to them.”

“Oops.” Thomas covers his mouth with a hand, his eyes twinkling mischievously. Guess the other Mercer brother is not much of a rule follower.

“And even if I did, I wouldn’t post it.” I tilt my head at Gabriel. “Your attempt at taking ballet would be far more entertaining, anyway.”

Gabriel’s eyes widen in panic again, and I smirk—gotcha. “Relax,” I say. “I’m joking. I don’t have that on video either and even if I did, I’d also never use it.”

Thomas follows the exchange with a keen eye. “Wait, wait. Are you telling me he’s mystery guy? My brother?”

I blush furiously; the only saving grace about that livestream blunder was that Gabriel hadn’t seen it. (I knew he hadn’t or he would’ve given me grief about it.) But, of course, Thomas saw it and now I’ve given him the missing information to connect the dots.

MGM, still in the dark, looks at his brother questioningly. “What are you talking about?”

“This!” He produces his phone with the meme of me grabbing and biting.

Gabriel’s scowl deepens. “What am I supposed to be looking at?”

Smug as a pie, Thomas explains, “Her wanting to take a taste out of your delicious buns.” He playfully spanks Gabriel.

Oh, gosh, I want to die.

Gabriel stares at the screen seriously for a few more seconds before he throws his head back, roaring with laughter. When his eyes meet mine again, his grin is ruthless. “If you want to get a taste, all you have to do is ask.”

I’m literally dying of embarrassment and cannot talk. Thankfully, Thomas seems to always have something to say.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.