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.

never left Audrey. Every ounce of his warmth and tenderness was directed solely at

muttered, 'How could a man

irritation quickly, putting on a look of innocent curiosity. "Audrey,

"What's she

ask?" Audrey shot back, not bothering to hide her

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

gasped, her eyes widening. "You

like that."

so long, how could she

to think she had started something with Alistair

look and asked sharply, "Do you have a problem with me showing affection to my

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

married, so there's nothing wrong with showing each other a

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. Audrey might as well have

but she forced herself to stay calm, biting her lip as she

"Glad you agree. Maybe next time, don't look so envious.

bitch think she is, looking down

Eliza had dropped her usual mask completely. She glared at Alistair, a pitying look on her face. "Mr. Hayes, did you know you're just a

on about now? Has she lost her mind, or