Chapter 145 - Lawrence's jealousy

Lawrence's Jealousy

Lawrence

"Remove him at once before trouble stirs." My clipped instructions to Cyrus brooked no argument. I hung up forcefully, feeling irritation crawl beneath my skin.

The nerve of that impudent James playing innocent Stella with spirits until all decorum vanished! Her giggles and rosy complexion throughout dinner betrayed overindulgence on my brother's shamelessly encouraging watch.

I should never have allowed proximity once wine flowed free between them.

Now dainty Stella slumped groggily against the plush leather interior while the chauffeur us homeward.

Iwa studied her uncoordinated attempts to hum some playful jazz tune, twin spots of colour standing out brightly on pale cheeks. She was unused to heady vintages I realised too late.

"There now, almost home little bird." I smoothed flyaway curls out of her squinting eyes as she blinked up at me clearly.

"Why s'glum Mr. Broody Wolf?" She grinned crooked, jabbing one finger vaguely in my direction. "