Chapter <b>186 </b>
“Richard and I had taken bets,” Gai said. “I owe him twenty bucks. I thought for sure you guys would have been gone for the whole night.”
Olivia rolled her eyes, ignoring their teasing, knowing they were just trying to ease the tension of tonight.
The five of them ate their delicious dinners. But Olivia had lost her appetite. She was waiting for Alexander to show up. Toward the end of the meal, Richard’s phone began to ring.
“It’s Alexander<i>,</i><i>” </i>he announced to the group. Richards
from the table and answered the call in a quiet part of the restaurant away from everyone else.
“I don’t need you to assist me for the rest of the day,” Alexander said. “Your job is to join Olivia’s group today and watch over them, especially Olivia.”
“I understand, sir,” Richard replied, then paused. “Why don’t you just tell Olivia that you’re here for the same reason as her?”
“I don’t want Olivia to think that she’s in my debt,” Alexander answered, his voice low. “I’d rather allow her to make her own
decisions and watch from afar to ensure that she’s safe. I don’t want to
interfere with her life.”
Richard looked back at Olivia, who seemed to be lost in thought. He knew that Alexander cared for her much more than she would ever
know.
Chapter 132: Hot and Cold
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As Aiden ate hisst bite of steak, I continued to push around my pasta, not really eating even though lobster ravioli was one of my favorite meals.
I turned to Gai as my mind continued to buzz with unanswered questions. “Come on, Gai. Will you please tell me the real reason why Alexander came to Ld if it wasn’t for Naomi.”
Gai set down her winess. “Honestly, I have no idea. I only helped him with travel arrangements. He won’t tell me why he’s really here.”
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and Aiden
With a sigh, I set down my fork. Once the server came to check if we wanted dessert, I shook my head and had him box t te, nning on giving my leftovers to Aidenter. started talking about how good their meals were, and Richard was still on the phone with Alexander.
“Why are you here?” Gai asked me after the server left. “Why did you bring Ava and her brother to a ce where you thought Alexander would be meeting another woman? If you and Aiden aren’t on a date, howe Mike saw you two hugging in the parking garage this morning?”
I shifted in my seat at the thought of Mike spying on me. Was Alexander having me followed?
“I was just greeting Ava’s brother warmly,” I said. “He’s giving up a weekend of his spring break toe with Ava and me on this trip.”
“That still doesn’t exin why you’re in Ld,” Gai pointed out.
The back of my neck/prickled, and I bit my lip. “The reason that I’m here needs to be kept a secret. Honestly, it’s for your own safety.”
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Gai’s eyes widened. “I understand. But you must be careful.”
“I will be.”
After our early dinner, Aiden, Ava, and I walked out of the hotel, ready to execute our n.
“Wait!” someone called as I stepped through the door that Aiden was holding open for me.
My heart lifted with hope, but when I turned around, it wasn’t Alexander running toward me. It was Richard. Mentally, I scolded myself for wishing that Alexander would want to talk to me. I had already had enough of his antics for one day.
“I’m going to join you today,” Richard said to the three “Alexander has ordered me to protect you.” <ol><li>us. </li></ol>
Aiden stepped in front of Ava and me. “No need. That’s my job.”
Richard raised his arms. “I’m not trying to step on anyone’s toes here. But I’m a trained bodyguard who is highly skilled in many areas. I don’t know what you guys are doing today, but I can tell that it’s secretive. And in my business, that means it’s dangerous, too. So, having me join you is just an extra precaution.”
Although my heart had soared when Richard had said that Alexander had sent them, I narrowed my eyes in suspicion at the bodyguard.
“Does Alexander know about our ns?” I questioned. “Does he know why I’m in Ld?”
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