The gang gathered to welcome Curtis home in the private lounge of an exclusive members’ club and the atmosphere was electric. With a grin, Devin uncorked a bottle of Hennessy Paradis, a top-shelf cognac that was a century’s worth of limited release and not even available in stores.

This was a cherished possession of Devin’s grandfather, Hubert Perez. He himself could never bring himself to drink it, yet his adoring grandson had whisked it away to celebrate his best friend’s comeback..

“Are you sticking around this time?” Devin asked, getting Curtis a generous glass.

Curtis leaned back on the plush sofa, a picture of nonchalance. “Do you want me to leave?”

“Are you kidding? I’ve been counting the days until you got back!”

Someone in the group teased, “Devin’s been pining for you more than your wife, man.”

Devin shot back with a playful kick. “Shut it, will you?”

Glass in hand, Curtis patted Devin on the back of the head. “Missing me, huh? What, got an itch only I can scratch?”

“Please, my grandfather hasn’t stopped riding me since you’ve been gone,” Devin retorted. “Life’s been dull without you, brother.”

The conversation then turned to Curtis’ wife. “Speaking of, where’s your wife tonight?”

Devin answered with a dismissive wave, “We’re having a boys’ night. She’d only rain on parade.”

Our

and Leanne. There wasn’t much of a marriage there. They never considered Leanne as Mrs. Richardson from the heart, and she was rarely a topic of conversation.

sensing an opportunity, a woman sitting close to

raised an eyebrow, taking a drag from his cigarette. “Is my wedding ring not shiny.

then did the woman notice the band on his

shirt collar gaped slightly, revealing the edge

was curious about his wife.

like?” she ventured.

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Chapter 2

with effortless grace, Curtis replied, “My

His

of amusement that gave the illusion of

and a compliment could make any woman’s heart flutter. The woman’s heart raced,

You

smoke lazily, a playful smile on his lips, neither confirming

her heart rise and fall, she realized he was toying

bother to hide his lack of interest. He stubbed out his

his drink, grabbed his jacket, and stood up.

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