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“Yes, who’s this?”“Mr. Grayson, the superior of the man you’re currently driving.”“Oh, yes,” he answered. “Would you like to speak with him?”“I’d rather not,” I said. “I’d like to let you know that we lost you driving behind us, and your passenger is unaware of our new destination.” I inhaled. “Listen, it’s the poor man’s birthday, and we’ve got a surprise for him. So, whatever or wherever he’s told you to take him, go ahead and cancel that. We’ll be at Esprit in Marina del Rey awaiting you. I’ll ensure your tip is healthy for the last-minute change of plans.”“Not a problem, sir. So, not a word?”“Not a word. I’m sure he won’t even ask, but if he does, inform him that Mr. Grayson has quite the surprise for him. If he becomes obnoxious, please call me back, and then I will speak with him.”“He’s staring at a computer and a phone, sir.” The driver’s voice lowered.“Good, he won’t have a clue, then. Thank you and see you there.”I hung up and opened my texts. “Can you keep Danny on t
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I SMILED at her changed tone and swiftly accepted my phone’s prompt to add her name to my contacts. Funny how money made magic happen with moods and loyalty. I hated seeing shit this way, but in my line of work and with the people I dealt with, it was money and luxuries that kept the large and small fish taking my bait.Alex: Give me a second to think. Shit. What do people name yachts?Falcon: You can always use the first name Jake used for his yacht. Sex Sea?I SMIRKED at the picture that came through with this chick’s contact info, showing a young, hot blonde. It was a pity that I was on a mission for business, not pleasure. I could use a drink and a lady in bed after this day. Think, Alex.I looked over at Breanne. Her Titanic history lesson made my mind jump to using the luxurious yacht to keep these men as clients in the first place. She studied the drawings, and her auburn hair hid her face from me. Just as well. I had no business going there with my new partner. I couldn’t even
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I reached for his elbow, stopping the tall man who was taking long strides toward the interior of this floating hotel. “I’m not sure this will work. Danny tried to ditch out, and I have no idea where he is. The final designs have been redesigned to the point that I can’t fix the fucking things, and—”Alex’s light green eyes leveled me. “Excuses, Ms. Stone?” he asked as if I were the architect and engineer who’d screwed up all of this. “Is that what we’re going to talk about while we keep our clients waiting—clientswho are trying to fire our asses, I might add?”I glared at him. “I don’t plan on keeping them waiting. I don’t plan on keeping them at all. I can’t fix this shit,” I growled. “Danny sabotaged this.” I eyed his impatient expression. “There’s something more. You know more, and you’re not telling me.”“All you need to know is how you’re going to use your creative mind to build a vision on the Nazaris’ real estate that we are going to see from the yacht in about an hour. I nee
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I saw nothing but red, and I was ready to bury Danny for stealing Sphere—or trying to, anyway. In reality, I was angriest at myself. I’d acted childish about this merge ever since I found out about it. I was so smug about wanting my rightful seat at the table, but I’d shirked all of my responsibilities and let so many other things slide, and Alexander wasn’t about to baby my ass. He should’ve been firing me after I let Stone Company go to hell by not holding my employees accountable since Dad died.What hurt the worst was knowing what I’d put Theo through. Theo had offered advice on handling everything, he even told me to fire Danny, but I was too stubborn to listen. He’d been my right-hand guy for so long, and I’d been so wrapped up in my self-pity that I hadn’t bothered to make sure he was okay. Obviously, he wasn’t. It was no wonder Theo had been so grateful for the merge and Alex joining me as a partner. I’d overwhelmed my dear friend and burnt him out while I pretended to be some
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“This is my partner, Mr. Alexander Grayson,” I introduced Alex, who practically hopped with a smile to shake each of the men’s hands firmly. “This is the head architect and engineer, Mr. Daniel Kyle—or Danny.” I watched as all five brothers smirked along with Danny. “I’m surprised you’ve forgotten him already?” I questioned, feeling like these dickwads were in on whatever Danny had done behind my back.“Jesus. Don’t insult the Nazaris, Ms. Stone,” Alex said in a cocky voice as he raised his eyebrows at me, then leered at Danny. “It’s effortless to forget a man like Daniel. I almost left his sorry ass on the shore when I was taking a call from—” He stopped himself as he pointed around at the men. “Well, you’ll all have to forgive me,” he was using some assertive yet condescending tone, “which one of you called to fire me again? And behindMs. Stone’s back?”“That was me,” Damien said indignantly. “And for good reason too.”“I would imagine. Let’s have a seat. I believe that we all need
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“If that is correct, I cannot help but wonder why you would trust an employee of that company,” I said. “Regardless of where you believe Stone is, you will need to decide for the vision you have with your grand hotel. With that said, you need to choose here and now if you want my design that encompasses your dreams for the resort in Malibu, or if you want a knockoff from a startup company.” I glared at Danny. “A company ran by someone who’s using Stone’s reputation and numerous awards of recognition in concept and architectural designs to build a company of his own. I will tell you,” I eyed each of the five men’s dark expressions, “if I find that Daniel Kyle and Sphere has taken so much as a millimeter of my design detail for your hotel in Malibu, there will be legal action to follow.” “You can’t afford to retain the lawyer,” Danny sneered.“No, but the man who owns the Stone firm, this yacht, Mitchell and Associates, and everything that goes along with that company can afford it, and
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“What the hell just happened?” I questioned Alex after the men picked up their phones to make contact with their bankers.“You just blew my fucking mind,” Alex grinned. “Ten million additional dollars?”“I should’ve gone for twenty,” I said with a smile.“Jesus, woman,” Alex chuckled. “Now I know why Brooks lost out on a couple of projects. It turns out you know your worth. That’s highly admirable.”“I don’t need your approval,” I said.“No shit.” He nodded with a coy smile. “Let’s go grab a quick drink, settle the Nazaris in to enjoy this yacht for a few days, and I’ll call for the chopper to pick us up and get us the hell out of here. It looks like I didn’t need the yacht after all.”Talk about getting burned and then rising out of the ashes. I was prouder of myself than I’d ever been, and I couldn’t wait to tell Theo, Cass, and Nicole about this.C H A P T E R S E V E NALEXBreanne Stone had proven to me that it wasn’t wise to piss her off, especially regarding personal matters.
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“Greed has a way of making people become the worst versions of themselves. Breanne,” I said, taking the champagne from her trembling hand, “I’m sorry this has happened. However, we can work together and getStone Company financially topside again.”“I’m just in shock that I never knew this was the reason I couldn’t get Stone’s numbers in the black. I had no idea that while I was working myself to the bone, sacrificing my paycheck, these grifters were eating steak and lobster.”“And buying designer handbags.” I hoped the levity would let her know I had her back personally and professionally. “Sadly for them, they’ll be trading their tailored Tom Ford suits for a county jumpsuit. Those soft hands and toned asses should be a big hit on the convict catwalk.” Her lips tightened, so I went on.“To get you up to speed, legal action is being taken, and Mr. Mitchell already has investigative teams and lawyers involved. Daniel Kyle’s little ship-to-shore excursion will likely be the last of his
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I walked out to the comfortable waiting area, and Jim was the first to stand when he saw my approach. “We heard mommy and babies are healthy?”“A new and very handsome dad didn’t pass out?” I heard Jane as she walked up to me, smiles worn all around the room while the children were occupied in the learning and games corner of the room.“Jane, I’m happy as hell that you’re here,” I said as she stepped back and smiled up at me.“Well,” she patted my cheek, “I’ve heard you’re doing well from my sister-in-law. I texted Bree and congratulated her on your nuptials since your response was some BS thumbs-up emoji.”“I am.” I grinned at how well my sister appeared. Her blonde, curly hair was loose around her shoulders, and she was dressed casually. She didn’thave her usual stiff military look. “I’m happy you’re here.”She jabbed me in my side. “You better be. Now, let’s go,” she said.“Give us a second,” I smiled at the group as Jane walked in to meet Breanne and our children for the first ti
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WITH ALL OF Breanne’s hard work, she safely delivered our sons. Both boys were instantly rushed to their warmers after I cut their umbilical cords, and just as Dr. Allen suggested, Bree’s thirty-eight-week pregnancy could likely deliver two healthy baby boys. He was right.Both babies passing the APGAR score made me exhale in relief at our two beautiful sons, who were now crying loudly for their mother. The group had all texted that they’d wait outside when Bree’s contractions were more brutal, and it was only Cameron who had the balls to peek around the curtain to check on her before heading into surgery.The nurses quickly wrapped both sets of dark-haired boys in their burrito-style blanket and handed them to Breanne after I walked to my wife. I kissed her on her forehead, her tired eyes peering up at me and her beautiful, dimpled smile lighting up the entire room.“You did so well, baby,” I kissed her forehead. “Our sons are healthy and on their way to you.”I watched, mesmerized,
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“Yes. Fuck me hard.” She walked over to a wall in the living room, sighed in annoyance, and spread her legs.“I have to admit, everything you just demanded of me can be a man’s dream come true. However, this isn’t exactly romantic.”“Fuck romance, Alex,” she snapped into that gear again. “The romance is dead right now, and you’re going to be dead if you don’t get over here and help me get this going.”“Well, the doc said it was the sperm that triggered the pregnancy, so why don’t we do this where it’s a tiny bit more comfortable for you?” “For me?” she turned back, and evil-Bree was in full swing. “Comfortable? I can’t sleep—I don’t even remember the last time I slept. I’m hotter than hell all of the fucking time, I fart when I least expect it to happen, my indigestion is killing me from all those tacos I can’t stop eating, and as if all of that isn’t bad enough, I pee myself when I laugh, cough, or sneeze. So, I ask you,” she flashed her most challenging expression, “why would I give
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“There is an upside for Alex in all of this,” Nat said as the girls all grabbed their slender bouquets of lilies. “There shall be no periods throughout the entire honeymoon, and of course, I hear that as time goes on, you get hornier, so the first six months of your marriage should be fantastic. All thanks to you getting knocked up right before your wedding.”I exhaled, feeling the nerves now. “Let’s worry about getting through this day. My aunt has been faithfully attending that wedding book, and I’m going to dodge her. I can’t cry.”“Ha,” Elena chuckled. “Good luck with that. In addition to what Nat said, your hormones can kick in at random intervals, and you could be the blubbering bride up there with Alex today.”I eyed all of my bridesmaids as they chuckled. “Aren’t you guys supposed to be my support crew or whatever it is that bridesmaids do on the wedding day?”“We support you telling Alex when you’re standing in front of that priest,” Cass teased.“All right,” the door flung o
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I was not the bridezilla Nat was sure I’d be. Instead, I was going with the flow, filled with gratitude that I was about to become Alex’s wife officially. After the wedding, he and I were set to travel on the yacht he and Jim jointly owned—Maiden Stone, the one he’d named after me. He was incredibly proud of himself for naming the ship now because he said it represented our relationship—Made in Stone. The only thing we needed to do now was get to the boat after the wedding, which was anchored in the Sea of Cortez.Alex still held an iron fist at work and with our employees, but this softer side of him led him down some silly romantic roads, so much so that I teased him that if our marriage was made in stone, he should probably take my last name and not the other way around.“You look so goddamn beautiful,” Nat said, walking into the room where I was dressed and fully prepared to walk down that aisle and become Alex’s wife. “You’re never going to believe what that gorgeous young doctor
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“It counts for something, right?” he asked. “But I can watch our movie with you a hundred times, Dorothy, with my new heart you’ve insisted the wizard give me. I will gladly watch that movie with you.” He kissed my ring finger. “But only if you put my outward expression of love on your finger.”I sniffed as I started to cry, officially caught up in the moment with the man I loved more than anything, and I felt more solid about marrying him than I felt about anything else in this world.Alex returned to bended knee in front of me. “I humbly ask you to marry me or at least start over and date me until the day comes that you feel confident enough to become my wife.”“What if I told you that I felt confident enough that I would marry you now if I could?” I knelt in front of him.“Well, that would put us all back on the plane and off to Vegas as your birthday evening stop, doing that Titanic experience,” he looked back atAvery’s grin, as she leaned into Jim’s side, “and Elvis handling our
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“What the hell are you two doing?” Alex said when he turned, and I laughed softly with the rest of the women who’d found the two men’s humor just as entertaining.“Well, I’m humming the tune for Coll to sing on key,” Jake said, acting extremely serious. “Trust me. It takes a lot to keep Collin at that angelic level. And of all the songs he has to sing, it’s got to be Celine Dion’s song —the one we had to hear when we were forced to sit through the movie so we could learn more about the ship.”“I never told you idiots to watch a movie about this ship,” Alex answered in confusion. “What movie?” He glanced between the two men.“Titanic. Kate Winslet?” Collin stopped singing and answered. “Elena told me that you insisted we watch that three-hour movie.” He looked around Alex and at me. “Speaking of which, I now will add my expert opinion. Leonardo DiCaprio’s character was an absolute idiot, and that’s why he didn’t make it.”“Really? We’re doing this?” Alex said. I could hear him trying t
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“Whether she knew they were stealing from her or not,” Alex said.I nearly jumped out of my skin when I heard his voice as he finished speaking for Cass. I turned back and stared at his brilliant smile and his lighter expression, looking more handsome than I remembered.“You’re here?” I said, confused and in utter shock that Alex was here and joined by his closest friends.“Well,” he held up a boarding pass and pulled his sunglasses off to read the pass, “according to this, I’m not.”Did he go through this attraction too? Wait, this was Alex’s idea. All of it, and my girlfriends did well in acting like it was theirs.I smiled. “Third class passenger and didn’t get a boat?” I tried to guess.His eyes locked with mine. “No boat and my passenger gave up his life jacket. He was reported to be preaching to the ones who were going down with the ship.” He read the information with a broad grin.“Preaching?” I cocked my head to the side. “What passenger were you who selflessly gave up your li
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“We’ll be sure to do that,” Cass said. “Go lay down and sleep this off because when we land, we’re going directly to the attraction we set up for Bree. The rules were to drink, but don’t get drunk, and now look at you?”“God,” Nat rubbed her forehead and meandered through the leather seating where we were in, “you owe me for this, Bree.” She turned back to me. “Trust me, flying to an attraction in Missouri was not my idea of a thirty-something birthday party.”“No,” I smiled, “I know exactly what your plans would’ve been. I’m glad we’re going to Missouri instead.”“Wake me when the wheels are safely on the ground, please,” Nat said.WE’D CONSUMED plenty of food and water to soak up the cocktails we’d enjoyed on our luxurious flight, and after the plane landed in Springfield, Missouri, we loaded up into a party limo that was waiting for us. I should have been drawn to the party lights of this massive SUV, but instead, seeing the lime green grass and how beautiful the countryside was in
