My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon by Lydia Pierce

Chapter 46

Chapter 46

Audrey finally relaxed, reaching out to take the lunch box from Alistair's hands. She asked, "Why'd you bring so much? Have you eaten yet?"

"It's a little heavy," Alistair replied, sidestepping to keep it out of her reach. "I haven't eaten yet, and I was hoping to have lunch with you, if that's alright?"

Audrey answered without a second thought, "Of course! I'm not really a fan of eating alone."

"Then I'll join you for every meal from now on," Alistair said gently.

Hearing his words, Audrey felt warmth rise to her cheeks, and she responded in a soft voice, "I'd like that."

Just as Audrey was about to lead Alistair away, Eliza finally couldn't hold back. Clicking her heels loudly, she caught up with them. "Audrey, aren't you going to introduce us?"

When Audrey heard her voice, her eyes flashed with irritation. 'Why is she so clingy? So annoying,' she muttered.

Alistair caught every bit of Audrey's reaction, his gaze narrowing slightly.

But Eliza ignored their clear displeasure completely and walked right up to them. She opened her mouth to speak, but the moment her eyes met Alistair's strikingly handsome face, she was at a loss for words. Alistair's eyes, still bright from a recent smile, had a smoldering allure, his gaze sharp and enticing like an ink painting. He was, admittedly, more attractive than Eliza had expected.

there, his gaze never left Audrey. Every ounce of his

flickered across Eliza's face. She muttered, 'How could a man this

masked her irritation quickly, putting on a look of

rolled her eyes. "What's she playing at

why ask?" Audrey shot back,

"I am not sure because you

wait, that can't be right," Eliza gasped, her eyes widening. "You used to be engaged, so of course you'd never

like that."

face turned cold. After dealing with Eliza for so long, how could she not

think she had started something with Alistair while still engaged

"Do you have a problem with me showing affection to my

smile. "Of course not! I'm just a

coolly. "We're legally married, so there's nothing wrong with

giving her a pointed smile. "Unlike certain mistresses who sneak around with other people's fiancés. They're never brave enough to show off in public, wouldn't you say?" The words hit like a slap.

forced herself to stay calm, biting

agree. Maybe next time, don't look so envious. It's

this bitch think she is, looking down on me

now, Eliza had dropped her usual mask completely. She glared at Alistair, a pitying look on her face. "Mr. Hayes, did

going on about now? Has she lost her mind, or is she just trying to stir