A Millionaire, His Suit And Poor Me – Part 19

When my alarm woke me, I no longer found Henris Steve wrapped around me. My clothes from yesterday folded neatly at the foot of the bed. No evidence that he was sleeping next to me was evident and I began to wonder if it had been real.

Reluctantly, I got out of bed and began searching the huge attic for Henris, starting in the kitchen downstairs. I didn’t find it, but was pleasantly surprised to see Ms. Jennifer cooking.

“Hi !” I smiled, entering the kitchen. “It smells delicious.”

ome French toast. I think Mr. Steve is upstairs in his office.”

lly,” I said with satisfaction. I found

y.

n I taste yours.”

her phone pressed to her ear.

6 million…and move the meeting to noon.”

on the stool next to mine. “Sometimes I wonder why I have employees if they

ed.

n in my profession, Noras. There’s no room for error.”

nifer who placed a plate of French toast in front of me. “Thank y

“James is going to pick you up and take you to my office. I’m going to p

“OK.”

e of my food by eating slowly, but I failed miserably, finishing my plate much faster than Henry. Who smiled at me.

d.”

ry, what was that?

was stopped by his hand grabbing my wrist. His eyes were worried when

weekend, Noras.” He said in a low voice, squeezing my wrist a little for emphasis. With a smile, I leaned into the car and dropped off a quick kiss on his lips. The only thing keeping me from being with him was the thought of Victoria yelling

stairs. He waved at me like a little boy , small in Henris style but very adorable, before closing the car door. The SUV started and I got in, tu

op up at

“Wha

put the key in after

s

rite black high waisted long sleeve shirt, paired with black sandals. Jace is out

t the deal with Henris not to see other people, which he was grateful for, but we both knew he

have to tell him you weren’t

strating,

nding us of the possible promotion, we entered the office of

to the center, with a chair on each side. Files, photos and a general inspiration board took place on th

c samples and photos, we

He then raised his now empty cup.

etails of the article

“OK!”

ook out my phone and found a message from Henris, which made me blush and laugh like a little girl. I became

ill agreeing

n.” I thought to

:53 a.m. – Report? There

cared enough about you to make time for

g.

. I like everything to be in order. At my place this evening. Bring some clothes so we don’t have to search at

teve, 10:58 – Ask politely

You’re trying

realized how easy it was to joke around with him like that over text, without his icy stare giving me a heart attack every time. Jace returned with two cups of coffee just as my phone buzzed

he screen, receiving an amused look from my best

His voice was enough to

se to me, holding my arm as a sign of the night

re was a pause during which he took a deep, frustrated breath.

d, Mr. Steve.”

pissing me off, I’ll stop