Who Wants to Kiss a Billionaire? by Laura Burton

Author:Laura Burton [Burton, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Laura Burton

Chapter 12

Things Just Got Complicated

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“It’s become complicated, Sam.” Edward dragged his hand through his hair and slumped his shoulders in defeat. Sam was on his back as he lifted weights with heavy puffs of air and groaned as he lowered the bar to its stand.

“Talk to me,” he said, sitting up and taking his flask.

“I’ve already blown the budget – which was stupid and unrealistic by the way – and I can’t lie to Catherine. She’s also got more baggage than I think I can deal with.”

Sam snorted.

“You blew the budget? You’re only four days in.”

Edward nodded towards a carefully wrapped package in the corner of the room. Sam rolled his eyes.

“I see,” he said before taking a swig.

“I met with her ex––”

A spray of water drenched Edward as Sam spat out his drink.

“You – did – what?” he said dramatically as Edward scrunched his face and wiped his eyes. “I told you not to get involved. But you can’t help yourself, can you? Eddie, you are a lost cause.”

Edward shrugged.

“I wanted to punch his lights out,” he said, his fist clenching automatically at the memory. “He’s a lousy, good-for-nothing, low-life.”

“Why did you meet him?”

“Sam, he’s been following her. She’s afraid of him and I wanted to––”

“Put the fear of God in him?” Sam cocked a brow at him and gave Edward a wry smile.

“Something like that.”

“So, what happened?”

Edward recounted his conversation with Calvin as Sam did bicep curls on the bench. He nodded along in thought and grunted as Edward finished.

“That’s it now. Right? You’re going to leave her alone.”

Edward scoffed and got to his feet. His private gym had already been cluttered with Sam’s belongings. Socks littered the floor, empty bottles sat like trophies beside the equipment and a pile of workout clothes sat wrinkled on his exercise bike.

“Look, about this deal,” he began frankly. Sam wagged a finger at him.

“We shook on it. A gentleman’s agreement. Don’t try to weasel your way out of this one,” he said, his eyes gleaming. Edward sighed.

“Fine, keep the penthouse. I’ll buy a new one. But for goodness sake, get a maid, will you?”

“Great minds have messy houses,” Sam said wisely. Edward scratched the back of his neck. The sight of all the clutter in his penthouse suite made him anxious.

“The deal is off, but I don’t want her to know who I am.” He gave Sam a hard look. “So, keep your mouth shut.”

Sam gave a salute and looked at him with amusement.

“You’re still worried she’ll only love you for money? This is Anthony’s cousin we’re talking about.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Edward strode over to the window and rested his hands on his hips.

“Eddie, she’s a world-class opera singer. Do you really think she cares about money?”

Edward turned away from the window and looked at Sam in thought, but he didn’t really see him. Instead, his mind played out memories of his date with Catherine. After he told her that his work was secret, she didn’t press the matter.

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