The Alpha King Call Boy – Chapter 187
Alexander
“I really can’t be sure,” the doctor said. “Iris frequently complained of headaches when she first arrived, but there was no apparent trigger that-I could determine. She hasn’t called for a refill on her pain medication, so I must assume she is doing better. I last saw her about two weeks ago.
She seemed quite well.”
s that Iris really had no more need for medical care here at the palace. My wife arched an eyebrow at me from across the room. I had the doctor on speakerphone so Fiona could listen in.
using the meds at all. And tell me what you recommend in terms of any other continuing care.”
ting at the table. As soon as she was in arm’s reach, I pulled her onto my lap.
ed slightly as her body settled down on top of mine, brin
”
to us.
sly.
wiped my thumb across the screen to answer the call. This time I held the phone to my ear.
t to hear this person’s voice.
turned the volume all the way down, to
”
can I do
m sorry to bother you, nephew. But I’m afraid we’re overdue for a meeting
e client concerns I’d like to run by you as well.”
ike today?”
u are.”
to retort, ‘Yes, you’d better be deferent and accommodating, you insubordinate bastard.’ What I actuall
l meet you at your
. I got the feeling he’d been hoping I’d meet him at the office. Around witn
ed. “I’ll make us lunch.”
ed our empty mugs before I went to find Fiona in the nur
d before asking, “What does he want?”
meet him at his place in a few hours.”
out what I should be doing with him?”
d Conrad to face any repercussions for his crime. I told her I would do anything she wanted me to.
should advise Conrad to do the same. And you should make sure he covered his tracks well enough.” She paused. I watched her throat move through a heavy swallow. “I don’t want to know anything about that, though. H
the baby close to my chest.
and hands, my wife turned to face me and said, “Alex, there’s something I must tell you.”
, slow inhale and exhale, holding eye contact with me the whole time. Then said, ” I’m
st my hold on the baby and tear my
by surprise. Of course Fiona would not want to go back and work with Conta
om. “I loved my job there very much, Alexander,” she said. “
signation speech. Thinking about that made my stomach turn.
ust changed everything. I could never trust that man again. To be completely honest with you, I would rather never see him again at all.”
hand down my face.
nted at me, a
nrad, yes. I’m very angry. But not at all with you, sweetheart. I really do understand why you would make this decision.”
lumly.
would lead my mother’s company together. Conrad wanted to retire soon.”
surprised Fiona. “Did he?
ome his replacement. So yes, I’m angry with Conrad. And with myself, for not keeping him on a shorter leash.”
mine. “I really am sorry, Alex,” she whispered.
r fault.” She shrugged one shoulder. “It’s not yours, either.” She leaned in and kissed me lightly. The taste and feel of her soft, sweet lips cut right through my anger.
isitive expression on her face – eyebrows furrowed, eyes narrowed, lips pursed –
a and I were discussing something heav
trouble your sweet little head over, princess…”
bottle of wine and an empty glass on the other end, between two place settings. My uncle was in the kitchen pan-searing steaks.
f the way.
m.
I poured myself a glass of wine and began indulging in both the food and drink offerings without wa
finally joi
isive replies.
asked one last question. “Has Fiona told you when she wants to return to work?” He kept his eyes on his wine glass, focused on swirling the burgundy liquid inside it, while he spoke her name.
, Conrad.”
eyes again. “You told her.”
her.
ved to know.”
ill be very disappointed. Losing her permanently will be a big setback for the company, Alexander.”
as already occurred to me. And we have you to thank for it.”
his voice threatened to ebb away at my anger.
n my glass, swallowed it down and made a decision.
ry of my mother’s death. I had to tell him what Fiona had recently uncovered, those details Iris finally shared about my mother’s demise.
ve news, Conrad