Chapter 40 Caught Off Guard Finished " Other parents go to arcades to play with their kids , but with Rosalie it's the kids stuck playing with her- and she's the wildest one of all ! " " Watching Rosalie's eldest makes me think of that time my best friend spotted a handsome guy while we were shopping . She rushed up to ask for his number . He held out his kiddie smartwatch instead - ha ! " " Guys , I've got a horror story for you : the livestream's about to end ! " The feed shut off right on schedule . Rosalie only realized it was evening when the crew came to say goodbye . " Sorry , I got carried away with the games , " she said quickly , then turned to Sean . " Sean , which restaurant around here is decent ? Can you arrange something last minute so they can eat before heading back ? I promised them a good meal . " Weston waved her off . " No need , Rosalie . We'll eat once we're back . " " No , no . You said I could sleep in today , so their meals are my responsibility . A promise is a promise . I probably can't join you , so eat and drink well on me . " She glanced back at Sean . " Sean , you've worked hard this afternoon too . Go with them . Don't save my money - order freely . Put it on my tab . And give me your number , I might need you later . " At that , the three boys all stiffened , their eyes flashing suspicion . They said nothing in front of Sean , only made sure to note his number . The moment Sean left with the crew , Alex burst out , " Mom , what do you want his number for ? " " You're not into him , are you ? " Morris asked bluntly . Rosalie flicked him on the head . " What are you saying ? Am I that kind of person ? " The three of them stared at her with looks that clearly said aren't you , though ? Feeling a rare flicker of guilt , Rosalie touched her nose and muttered , " I just think with Sean's talent and passion , being a mall salesman is a waste . " " You want to help him ? " Holden caught on immediately , then frowned . " But you don't even have a company . What could you do for him ? " " Who said I don't have a company ? " Rosalie shot back . Her mother's inheritance had included a thirty percent stake in Leigh Corp - enough to ensure her safe and comfortable upbringing . Add to that several smaller firms managed by professional executives ... not that she could step in directly . " You own a company ? " Morris asked . 1/3 12:12 Thu , Sep 18 GD . Chapter 40 Caught Off Guard Finished " Mom , since when ? " Alex chimed in . Rosalie tilted her chin proudly . " Like I'd tell you ? What if you found out I'm not just a wealthy wife but a billionaire businesswoman too ? Besides , even if I didn't have a company , doesn't your father ? He never signed a prenup . What's his is mine . " She stopped suddenly . The air felt wrong . Turning her head , she found herself face to face with a devastatingly handsome man . Christopher's expression was unreadable , but his presence was overwhelming - natural authority , cool self - control , and the magnetic maturity of a man seasoned like fine aged wine . His obsidian - dark eyes gleamed with calm intensity , pulling her in even as they made her want to retreat . Rosalie's mind blanked . Her hand clutched Morris's tighter , her body stiff with nerves . The pressure on his arm made Morris glance at her . She was nothing like her usual brash self - her eyes wide , lips trembling , every trace of bravado gone . Morris : " ... " The younger two noticed too . " Dad ! " Alex cried , launching into Christopher's arms like a cannonball . Christopher bent to catch him smoothly . " Did you have fun today ? " " Yes ! " Alex beamed . While father and son spoke , Holden tugged Rosalie's hand . " Mom , are you okay ? " he whispered . " Is my dad really that scary ? " Morris asked , unable to hold back . Rosalie snapped out of it , cheeks burning , half embarrassed and half annoyed . Scared ? She wasn't scared . She'd just been completely floored by the man's looks and presence . She huffed , face red . " You're one to talk . The moment you see him you turn into a quail ." " You three ungrateful brats - I spent the whole afternoon with you , and not one of you warned me he was here . Thanks to you , I said something terribly disrespectful right in front of him . Now he probably thinks I'm only refusing divorce because I'm eyeing his fortune - when really , I just want to share the wealth ! " Holden : "... " There's the Rosalie we know - shameless as ever . Morris turned to Christopher . " Dad , Rosalie says she's not after your fortune . She just wants to share in the riches . 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