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.

with her standing right there, his gaze never left Audrey. Every ounce of his warmth and tenderness was directed solely

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

putting on a look of innocent curiosity. "Audrey, is

rolled her eyes. "What's she

ask?" Audrey shot back,

face a picture of surprise. "I am not sure because you two look so close! It's hard to believe you only met a

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

like that."

so long, how could she not

started something with Alistair while still engaged to

asked sharply, "Do you have a problem

flinched, then forced a smile. "Of course not! I'm just a little

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

Eliza up and down, 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?"

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

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

does this bitch think she is, looking down on me like that?' Eliza

Alistair, a pitying look on her face. "Mr. Hayes, did you know you're just

this woman going on about now? Has she lost her mind, or is she just