Chapter 29

My morning alarm went off at its usual time but I hit snooze only for it not to ring again. Through my slumber, the amount of sleep that I was getting began to become suspicious. My eyes flew open and I searched the bed for my phone. Once I found it next to the pillow, I checked the time and instantly swore under my breath.

Kicking my legs over the side of the bed, I quickly rushed to the bathroom and took the most brief shower I had ever taken in my entire life. I changed up just as fast in to a pair of formal pants and chiffon blouse with ruffle detailing along my n*eckline.

chaos of the morning had still not worn off before I had been thrown in to an unexpected. meeting with a few of the newly recruited investors but luckily Nancy had whatever I needed to know all compiled in to a folder.

The meeting lasted a while and by the end of it I was famished. Breakfast was not some thing I had the luxury of this morning due to my negligence but I was determined to rectify it before I could go on with the rest of the day.

I walked out of the boardroom and handed a file with notes back to Lucy which she took along with the instructions I left for her to draw up new contracts for the investors. It was a positive start to the day despite the rocky way it began. New investors meant more money which would be used properly in achieving the goals and proving Dante Crawford wrong.

His bet still stood and I was determined now more than ever to see to it that me, and the company, emerged victorious against his bet.

I headed to my office and grabbed my bag right when my phone began to ring. I fished it out of my bag and saw Adams number flash across the screen.

“Well, well, well, look who finally called.” I said placing the phone to

my car.

“What can I say, you’re not the only trying to sort out business.” He joked back and I chuckled. leaning my hip against the edge of my desk.

“Work is keeping you busy then. I thought the American dealings were complete.” I said since that was what he had last said to me about it.

“It is but now it’s time to sort out the specifics.” He sighed like he was already exhausted. “Any ways, are you busy now? I was just about to drop by at your office.” I could hear the chatter of people. around him as he spoke.

“Actually, I have a better idea. I’ll meet you in the lobby. I was heading out for a late breakfast anyways. You might as well come with.” I suggested moving to the door.

“I could use an espresso and a snack.” He agreed and the elevator doors opened to take me down to the lobby.

The cafe we visited was the usual one I always ate at since I got back. It was convenient being so close to the office building and the food was behind decent. The whole cafe was done up to fit in to the recent standards or being aesthetic.

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Adam and I had taken a booth in the middle of the cafe and placed out orders to the waitress. We chatted for a short while but Adam excused himself to use the men’s room.

when I had gotten here and looked around the place which was not really busy at this time of day. People were mostly

movement that caught the corner of my eye or what ever but there entered the last person I

apparel unlike yesterday where he donned on casual wear walked in to the cafe. At first, I thought that he might be looking

of stubborn determination. His l*ps were firmly set and some thing about his stance made my b*dy stiffen in uneasiness.

so soon especially after what had happened last night. I’d assumed that he would leave me be and forget about it all at least for a few days before he

not

wouldn’t see me and get his food and leave but to my utter surprise, he steered his

what are you doing here?” I questioned,

a little

blouse.

you head this way.” His tone was cocky which only

ever it is you want. I’m sure it can be a phonecall or an email. I brushed it off but his nostril flared and he quickly relaxed it before he

cannot be.” He grunted sliding himself in to the bench across from me uninvited.

audacity but he didn’t seem bothered. He pulled back his blazer and retrieved an orange folder

work related then it is best to meet me when in the office and not here.

is not business. He said in a low,

the tab at the end and pulled out a that had the heading

document

relevant to me.”

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but on the inside.

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it is. Considering you and I were married around the same time Hayley was conceived, it is only fitting that a paternity test be conducted. It is no longer an option.” His tone was hard and so was his eyes like he already knew the truth

deter him from persuing this path but to no words escaped my l*ps. Adam arrived at the table with his expression neutral until he

he doing here?” Adam asked me with displeasure on his face.

being referred to directly and his l*ps curled. “It isn’t a matter that concerns you so I’d

yours that you refuse to commit to fully isn’t satisfying you any more?” That

and he shook him violently. “You should mind your words. I’m not the one chasing after a woman who isn’t interested.” Dante muttered right in Adams face and I

each other back and forward but Dante was stronger. I knew I had to intervene before this turned in

hell bent on making her life a misery?” Adam yelled at him angrily causing the staff of the cafe to gather in the distance to behold what was

as loudly as I could but their raging anger was too wild to hear a word I

of your life once yet here you are eager to lick at her heels. Adam’s words sent. Dante’s

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