Chapter 12 . He narrowed his eyes , scanning her fully clothed state . A skeptical eyebrow lifted . " Did Rosalind gave a cold laugh . " You're too late . It's done . " " What ? " " Mr. Benitez , what good are you to me ? " you two … He'd arrived far too slowly . If Latoya's phone call hadn't intervened , she might not have escaped tonight . Eugene let out a short laugh . " I dropped everything and raced over here , and you chewed me out ? " " You came for Christopher . Not for me . " " Am I wrong ? " " No , you're not . " Eugene scanned the bedroom . " Where is Christopher ? " " You didn't see him when you came in ? " " No. Empty driveway , empty living room . " " Then he's probably in the garage . Talking to his mistress . " Eugene relaxed slightly . " That girl … Latoya , right ? I owe her a thank you sometime . " " Don't worry . You'll have plenty of chances . Though you might have to start calling her ' Mrs. Foret ' . " " Sure . The minute your divorce is final , I'll switch . " Rosalind didn't respond , just looked up at him . Eugene raised an eyebrow . " What ? Never seen a handsome man before ? " " Are you really friends ? " " What else ? " Eugene's face darkened instantly . " Wipe that disgusting image out of your head . Now . " Rosalind pursed her lips . " How'd you know what I was picturing ? " " Hard to guess ? " Eugene suddenly turned serious . " You two didn't do anything , right ? " Rosalind sighed . " Relax . Your precious friend got summoned by his mistress before anything could happen . " Eugene nodded . " Good . " Though I doubt he's been a saint in Latoya's arms these past months . " " Eh . Doesn't bother me . " Rosalind studied him . " You care so much about me , but Christopher can screw whoever ? Do I carry plague ? Seriously , Benitez , why the lifelong campaign to split us up ? What did I ever do to you ? " Eugene's gaze held hers for a beat . " Ever think maybe you're the one I care about ? " 19:52 10.7 % < Chapter 12 . " I haven't lost my mind . " " No. Just slow . " Eugene looked away , turning his back . " Worried Christopher might catch your brand of stupid . Turn a perfectly good CEO into a babbling idiot , end up needing help to tie his shoes , " " Wish him better than that . If you're so worried , why not take one for the team ? Save your buddy . Better bent than brain - dead , right ? " Eugene burst out laughing . " Everyone thinks you're this sweet , quiet thing . They should see you now , claws out and tongue sharp . " " See what ? " Christopher's voice cut in . He stood in the doorway , phone in hand , surprised . " Eugene ? What brings you here ? " Rosalind smiled . " Your best friend has a life - altering announcement . " " Turning him gay ? Now that's truly life - altering , " she thought . Christopher , however , had a different thought . " Life - altering ? That woman you've waited over a decade for finally got divorced? " Eugene paused . " Getting there . " " Finally ! Patience paid off . Congrats . " Rosalind feigned shock . " Mr . Benitez ! A taste for married women ? How unconventional . " Eugene shot her a look . " Adults talking . Zip it . " < Chapter 13 Chapter 13 .