---- Chapter Eighteen maker. I've already had two cups, she chuckled. Not into stealing the pens or staplers? Luca teased. I tend to go after more useful things. And coffee makes me more unlikely to kill people. They both laughed as I sat there awkwardly, cursing at how easy it is for her to joke with my beta. I cleared my throat, getting their attention. Tm glad you like it. Thank you. And the artwork is beautiful, she smiled and I nodded. Now, what can I do for you? I asked, 8/13 ---- Chapter Eighteen nonchalantly, even though my heart was pounding in my chest. Her smile could bring any man to their knees. Thank god for my desk hiding my raging hard-on, that's pushing painfully against my zipper. Could you set up a meeting with a few of the CFOs? Maybe for Monday? She asked me, piquing my interest. Did you find something? I questioned. It could be nothing but I want to see if after the meeting 1s called the records are changed. People start to panic when they are about to get caught, she shrugged. 9/13 ---- Chapter Eighteen How long has it been? Luca asked her, looking at his watch. It's something I noticed right away. As I said, it could be nothing but I'm here to make sure that it is nothing. She told us. Very well. Email me the companies and I will set something up for Monday. The meeting will be held in our building downtown in the heart of the city, I told her and she nodded. Good, now that the business part has been handled. Ryley, what do you think about me watching the boys tomorrow night so you and Blake can drive up to the cabin? Luca asked her. I was on the edge of my seat as I 10/13 ---- Chapter Eighteen waited for her to answer. And what do you think? She asked, turning her attention to me. He's my beta. I trust him with my life, I told her truthfully and she chewed on her bottom lip. Don't you wish she would put those pretty lips to better use, Gunner purred. I couldn't even scold him for his comment. All my blood was rushing to an appendage and it wasn't my head. I couldn't think straight as I watched her playing with her lips. Great, I'll have the boys and you two can leave tomorrow for a much- needed night away from the kids, 11/13 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!