Chapter 124

“You’re serious? She actually turned down Alexander Green?” A loud bark of laughter escaped him. “My God, the woman has absolutely no taste whatsoever!”

Alexander pouted in anger. Trust Duke to make fun of his predicament.

“I should keep a record of this historic moment,” Duke continued, wiping tears of laughter from his eyes. “Don’t worry, old friend, my shoulder is available for crying whenever you need it. Perhaps we should order you some tissues for dessert?”

Alexander glared at him. “Duke.”

But Duke was too amused to stop on Alexander’s account. “I wonder what her type is, exactly? Clearly not wealthy, handsome, well- connected…”

“If you value our friendship, you’ll shut your mouth right now.”

Duke managed to stifle his laughter. He could tell the rejection had wounded his friend severely. And for that reason, he would stop the teasing… for now.

And then, the subject of their conversation walked back into the room. Duke instantly turned on his charm.

“Olivia! Perfect timing. Come sit next to me.” He patted the seat next to

him.

please, none of this formal nonsense. Call me Duke.” And as

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he placed a hand on her

him, but one look at Alexander had the

Olivia found herself

for his part, looked as though he might actually smile for the first time all day

I do believe I’m going to claim you as my honorary sister. You have such wonderful

to add emphasis on the word ‘friend‘ much

o’clock, the food had been cleared, and the conversation began to wind down, but Duke wanted more. It’d been so long since he saw his good friend. He wasn’t ready for

“Come on, you two. The night is young. My winery is just twenty minutes from here. I’ve got a bottle of ’98 Bordeaux that’s been begging to be opened, and the terrace has the most spectacular view of the

was already reaching for his jacket. “I appreciate the offer, Duke, but we

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