“Are you ready?” Ro knocked gently on the bedroom door and waited for an answer


    We were now out of the walk-in closet and Alessia was applying finishing touches to my hair.


    “Almost.” She replied and we heard Ro’s retracing steps.


    When I was sure we were quite done, I signaled for Alessia to open the door. The moment I stepped outside the door, I was met with three pairs of eyes staring at me, each more beautiful than thest until they fell on Hollis, whose gorgeous eyes were glued to my legs.


    His gaze lingered a little before wandering up the rest of my body meeting mine. His lips were turned in a frown, but his eyes were filled with lust.


    “Good morning,” I threw a greeting meant for the men in the room.


    “Good morning U,” Maxine replied. Ro gave a bow and Hollis kept staring dumbfounded or something.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    “Am Ite?” I asked as kindly and brightly as possible.


    “No, just thinking you’re so beautiful this morning,” Hollisplimented trying to take my hand, he brought my fingers to his lips in a kiss. “I’m hoping you can forgive me for this.” He caressed the little cuff on my finger.”


    I shrugged. “That happened a couple of days ago. I’m not mad at you anymore.” I told him, paying heed to Alessia’s advice.


    “You look fucking hot.” He confessed.


    “I’m d you like the dress.” I told him.


    “I like the person in the dress, Ugo. And I’m hoping we could have more peaceful days henceforth.”


    It suddenly felt like Hollis and I were the only ones in the room. His eyes and attention were focused on me and mine, on him.


    “Depends on you. You might have topromise if you want that to happen.”


    “That won’t be too hard, will it?” Hollis asked, touching my forehead gently.


    How did we go from being arch-enemies in three days to looking at each other like some love-struck buddies. I have a reason for my behavior, I was listening to Alessia’s advice and Maxine’s plea.


    “I’m a handful, Hollis.”


    “I know that. We’ll revisit this when we get back.” I nodded.


    He took my hand and led us towards the door. Maxine and Ro went ahead of us and got the doors open before we approached. Soon, we were outside. We walked toward our cars, a Bentley, an SUV pickup van and an Audi.


    Maxine stepped into the Bentley with Ro. A couple of Hollis’s men jumped into the SUV pickup van leaving me alone with Hollis and his ck Automobile. Our driver, a well built man, dark inplexion with a friendly smile, opened the door to the Audi. I stepped into the car and Hollis closed the door after filing in behind me. I watched him and took in the frown on his forehead that had settled back in.


    “What is bugging you?” I asked as my eyes narrowed in an attempt to read his features.


    “Work,” he replied. “But it’s nothing to worry about. It’s not a big deal, I’ll sort it out.”


    I stared at him, and tapped his arm as the Audi roared to life with the driver ignoring us totally. “You should rx today, It’s a day for family.”


    He managed a wry smile. “Thanks baby.”


    I was not convinced. Hollis rarely wears a frown. So, I was deeply bothered seeing the furrowed deep line on his forehead.


    “Mind sharing your troubles with me? I might not have a solution but I’ll try my best to make you feel better.” He arched his damn brows again! “I promise.” I added, letting him know how serious I was.


    “I heard you’re picking interest in my type of work, Ugo. Do you think it’s something you can deal with?”


    I shrugged, “I can be of help while I’m here.” I answered honestly.


    “Remember Frick?” I nodded. “His hitman was in prison, but he’s out now. They’ve been trying to hide it. Monte, that’s his name. They want to use him to attempt to steal my fucking cocaine.” He spat out, voiceced with anger. “They must have been on some cheap drugs to think that it was going to work. But that’s what Frick does, it’s what he’s good at. That fucking thief.”


    “Why would he want to steal from you?” I asked.


    “For years, Frick and his men have stolen whatever they could from my family. Their leader, Frick’s father, Draco, has been run out of business by my father. And Instead of withering into nothing, he resorted to the ck market. If it is worth a penny, Amory would steal it, flip it, and buy himself more men.” He exined.


    “And your father left him?”


    “They used to be friends,” He replied. “But now that the reins have been handed down to me, I’m free to deal with Draco and his family anyhow I want.”


    “Then, we’ll revisit this when we’re done with your family. okay?”


    Hollis smiled, “You surprise me Ugo,” He said and grabbed my hand. “Let’s face my family today.” He added.


    “Heard your father is tough.” I said.


    “Only if you be small for him and I know you would never. So, we’re good.” He nted a kiss on the back of my palm.