The huge smile spread across her face falls as she takes in Reese topless.
Tears spring in her eyes as she looks to me. “What the fuck, Holden!” She smacks my chest.
“It isn’t what it looks like. I was just getting ready to make her leave. I did what I had to, to get her to sign the papers.”
“Exactly what did you have to do?” Her brows knit as she stares me down and damn if looks could kill, I’d be a dead man right now.
“Nothing happened,” I vow.
“He fucked me on the desk. I was just getting my clothes back on,” Reese lies through her whore teeth.
“I don’t believe you,” Conleigh says, shaking her head.
“Why would I lie?” Reese scrunches up her face and squeals as though she is the one being put out by all this drama.
“Because you’re desperate for money. You see, my best friend is the greatest friend in the whole wide world, and she has been spending a lot of time with Wren and you know what she found out? She found out that you thought you could take Holden for all he has. Wren told her how you planned on setting him up, and when he saw how truly happy Holden is with me, he didn’t want to tell him about the shady shit you were doing. He decided to take care of you on his own because he didn’t want to hurt his little brother any more than he already had. He paid you to get lost, so why are you still here?”
Reese charges at Conleigh like a crazy lady holding the letter opener from my desk as though she intends to use it. I jerk her back by her hair and nearly choke the bitch to death to keep her from going after Conleigh.
The next thing I know Missy is standing in the doorway with her mouth hanging open. “Sorry to interrupt your kink fest but you’re needed at the bar.”
“Actually, Missy. I could use your help taking the trash out,” Conleigh says to her.
Reese drops the letter opener and Conleigh throws her shirt at her.
I don’t even bother giving her time to cover up. Missy holds her hand out in front of her and waves Reese to the door. “Let’s go. You heard them. Time to take out the trash.”
Without a word, the two of them exit leaving me alone with my g
irl.
“Well that was interesting,” Conleigh states and comes to me.
“Did Bailey really tell you that shit about Reese?” I question as I wrap my arms around her.
“Yeah, that’s what took me so long to get here. Bailey called and made Wren tell me. Don’t be mad at him. He thought he was protecting you.”
I nod and decide to think on it later. I’m just grateful Conleigh believes me.
“Missy told me she was in your office. I told her to give me five minutes and interrupt. I wasn’t sure if I could keep from killing her if there wasn’t witnesses. At first, it took me off guard seeing her shirtless, but deep down I knew that I trusted you. I know you love me, and you won’t hurt me.” She grins, and I kiss her forehead.
Once the excitement has dissipated, we meet up with my brother and Bailey to sign the partnership agreement and celebrate her big news about her book deal.
I wanted to take Conleigh out to a nice restaurant, but her and Bailey insisted they cook us a meal. They have gone to the grocery store. When I get to the apartment Wren is standing in the living room shaking his head and muttering while reading a note.
He laughs and hands it to me.
It appears to be from Ezra. All of his shit is gone, thank god. I don't ever want to see the bastard again. I don’t necessarily hate him—yeah, I do. He’s a prick. I scan the note.
Dear fuckers,
You deserve each other. I hope you are miserable together. Holden, if I were you, man—I would watch my back. Before you know it Conleigh will be sucking your brother’s dick just like your wife did. She is nothing but a whore and I hope your dick rots off. Preferably by an STD that Conleigh will no doubt catch from your brother. You both did me a favor.
Have a not so great life, assholes,
E
“What a fucking loser.” My brother shakes his head and I agree with him.