Chapter 216 Distracting Malcolm
Reese and Malcolm reed to their room, and Alyona attempted to foll, only to be stopped cold at the doorstep.
Alyssa chuckled mischievously. “Test wanted to pop in for a chat w
“Ten’t you see me standing brie? Are you looking for another display of affection?”
Makin’s pure was full of challenge as he spoke, silencing any comeback Alyssa might have had.
She sported angrily. “Tough guy, huh? We’ll see when you are the can come over.”
Wish that, Alyssa turned on her heef and left, grumbling under het breath,
“IEI were a guy, you wouldn’t stand a chance–E’d be the one marrying Reese. Where can you even find a gem like her these days?!”
Malcolm couldn’t help but take a little pleasure from her word; his wide
This wide Truly se
caras a treasure, and he felt incredibly lucky.
Ciming the door, Beer was heads down, absorbed in her phone. Then the casually leaked up and asked, “How come you didn’t let Alyssa in?”
“This is our sanctuary. I’m not going to let her hang around like a third wheel all the time. What would that look
Malerům s possessiveness was now fully apparent.
Reese couldn’t help but laugh, teasing, “She is your sister, you know.”
“Sister or not, no one’s interrupting my alone time with n
ka Malcolm moved toward Reese, imending to scoop her into his lap, her phone rang
Ber ID was “ZTO Express,” a bluff they used just in case Calvin and the others called while she was with Malcolm. This way, no suspicions would be raised.
Glancing at it, she saw the car I was 270 Express,” a
Even with this call, Malcolm wouldn’t find anything unusual if he decided to check–only ZTU Express
was always cautious, and nobody could uncover her secrets unless she wa
the warded them in
One, I need to take this call.
ID too, didn’t make any comment
Keese walked out onto the bakony, sliding to answer the phone. Though not on speaker, taking the wall in Malcolm’s presence was a clear sign of opennes
At last it wouldn’t feed any aspicious thoughts
“A package delivery?”
Upon heating Resep
phrase it that way, Calvin immediately caught an
seed you to come down for the ribbon–cutting at the new project. How about swinging by?”
“Hast lever it at the front desk of the office. I don’t need to be there in penen, do 17”
Lihere are quote a few people here today hoping to meet you. Maybe you could find a moment to drop by?”
Calvin Hought this was a great opportunity. They might even
some new business. Reese’s mantra was all about staying focused on making money
Now, all for one guy, i don’t want to make money more? That just didn’t sound like the Reese he knew
Kerse was somewhat tempted. After all, money was the key. I the could launch a couple of ventures, the tally not a tidy. She had plan kick off robotics development project, but that requided substantial capital and a partner kto sha
was picky about collaborators, tour. Hay bad instay standards in every way
Alright then, III let you go. Watch yourself; don’t let your husband catch on
After hanging up. Malcolm approached her with a quizzical arch of his brow
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“Yeah, and need to do some shopping on the side:
Want company!!
i idection; in fact, she agreed readily
As they were about to leave, with keen already in the car. Makolm received a call from Justin.
“Mr. Blyan, the deal we discussed a few days ago, the other party wants to back out. Can you remerke?
Matreim’s benne furrowed, his chiseled features hardening.
Can’t you handle
handle it
or you? They specifically asked for you!
Bestin was on the verge of team. “Mr. Flynn, if I could handle it, would I be calling
He wouldn’t bother Mr. Flynn unless it was absolutely necessary, and that’s precisely why he was calling
Reese overheard the conversation between Malcolm and lustin, standing silently by; she knew better than to interrupt, as Malcolm would read her too easily.
Finally, Malcolm agreed, “Time, I got it. Cut the chatter.”
– After hanging up, all Reese did was give Malcolm a playful raise of her eyebrows.
“What’s up?
Wrapping an arm around Reese’s shoulder, Malcolm’s features softened instantly, and his voice turned into a persuasive pr
L
“Honey, I might need to set some
the office, so I can’t go with you
Reese remained cool. She wasn’t upset in the slightest that Malcolm couldn’t take her.
Malcored Beene’s reaction was typical–it was just like her to keep her emotions under wraps. She always internalized her feelings, processing them on her own instead of venting In her eyes, she was het own source of security, more so than she could ever expect from anyone else.
She never invessed too much in others, always holding the belief that, aside from her family, no one could love her more than she loved herself.
And men, she thought, wets creatures too unreliable to trust completely. Reese widn t about to set herself ug for disappointment.
So, it didnt b
bother her if Malcolm didnt accompany her,
“Just go ahead. 111 drive myself there,” she told him.
Alright then. Im off, thram Malcolm pecked on the cheek before he left. She didn’t n
I rest and watched him go.
Once Malcolm was out of sight, the dialed Calvin’s number.
“Stay put at the venue, will you? And have a few guys watch the entrance. I don’t want to get trapped if Malcolm shows up
She figured that she was pambling with money, but the potential payall seemed worth the risk.
What can she say? The girl douke her cash. Earning more always made her feel more secure. Even contemplating love, Reese valued her independence above al
“Revue, don’t worry. It I screw this up a
up again, you have my permasion to slap me hard, Calvin’s voice brimmed with confidence over the phone.
“Howe’s Louis doing” is be getting any better?”
“Yeah, he’s practically walking i
Thats good to hear, Make sure he’s well looked her. And you’s your last chance with today’s task. Don’t mess it up, or there’ll be no mercy
Be couldnt help but gre one final caution
Colit, Reese. You can count on me
After hanging up. Reese skipped the officely and drove straight to the venue.
Truth be told, presence wasn’t crucial for the ribbon–cutting. She was just there to dive and possibly vet some partnership opportunities.
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But she had no idea just how unreliable Calvin could be…
