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

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

irritation quickly, putting on a look of innocent curiosity.

rolled her eyes. "What's

shot back, not bothering

with feigned innocence, her face a picture of surprise. "I am not sure because you

be right," Eliza gasped, her eyes widening. "You used to be engaged, so of course

like that."

cold. After dealing with Eliza for so long, how could she not know what this

she had started

a withering look and asked sharply, "Do you have a problem

"Of course not! I'm just a little envious,

"We're legally married, so there's nothing wrong with showing each other a little

They're never brave enough to show off in public, wouldn't you say?"

herself to stay calm, biting her lip as she replied through

and continued, "Glad you agree. Maybe next

does this bitch think she is, looking

a pitying look on her face. "Mr. Hayes, did you

she lost her mind, or is