The Billionaire’s Twins Play Matchmaker – Chapter 11
Augustus stepped into his office to see Aria and Caden seated comfortably on one of his couches. Stephen placed a plate of cookies in front of them and handed them each a juice bottle as the DaLair patriarch entered. Ever efficient even Augustus had no idea how Stephen always managed to procure proper refreshments so quickly.
He sat down across from the content pair eyeing them carefully. They certainly didn’t act like five-year-olds who had just survived a harrowing experience. In fact they seemed quite pleased with themselves. Augustus accepted the coffee Stephen offered while he considered his grandchildren. Despite their innocent looks he couldn’t treat them like normal kids.
“All right…you two want to tell me why you are really here?”
spoke up, “We’re here to start Phase Two.”
Phase T
daddy back together, of course,” Aria smiled as if it went without saying.
y saw us so now he knows we’re here. Now we have to start Phase Two.”
Two?”
with him, silly. Da
o know him too,” Caden added. Like his sister he was curious about the father they had yet to meet.
He could only hope his biological father was the perfect match for her otherwise they would have to change their plans. That was the one point of contention between him and his sister who simply assumed their father would be as perfect as their mother.
oth came up with t
idn’t try to see us at all last night. If he
aden nodded in agreement
to be mean to daddy anymore. You have to
d a smile. After a moment the DaLair patriarch said, “Now hold on…”
ragement so you have to be nice.”
nodded.
l Caden’s favorite toy was a little child’s play piano. Though it had only five keys he often tapped simple tunes that were instantly recognizable as nursery rhymes.
situations to her benefit especially with adults who naturally underestimated her because she was so young. It was clear to him the pair possessed intelligence far exceeding normal children. His suspicions were confirmed as soon as Caden was given a proper keyboard. Once Macey taught him the basics on how to play there was no stopping him.
ldren through rose-colored glasses. In addition, the kids seemed intent on hiding their intelligence to avoid standing out. Their grades tended to be only slightly higher than average. In addition Caden shied from showing his full skills to large groups keeping his piano playing only for familiar ears unless he was playing on the street with the performer they liked.
what do you plan t
nd seek but you’re not going to find us,” Aria said, “that way we c
ion…”
* * *
ly to be rejected at the door because no one knew their connection to him. He no longer cared about their failed meeting with Leon or the fact the deal had been salvaged by Aria’s intervention. All he cared about was finding the person responsible for dismissing his children but even retributio
y, let’s go on that date.”
n office building for people who work! Do you know anything about that?”
hed for him again but he turned away grabbing a phone off the receptionist’s desk and demanded security. A pair of security personnel in suits appeared moments later.
g for life. If I see her here again it will be your heads!”
y personnel nodded immediately grasping her arms and dragging toward the d
ius! Wait! Julius! You can’t!”
t suddenly felt a lot more like spring and he couldn’t wait to tell Rose the good news.
and tossed onto the sidewalk.
etting up quickly she moved to reenter but the security personnel
ave your jobs for this!”
fear of the woman in front of them. They stood firm and refused her entry.
* * *
catch up to his brother.
His babies could have been abducted and he hadn’t been there to protect them.
y?”
starters they are safe
aved our European deal.”
March smirked, “That they did. Who knew Aria could speak German? I thought dad said they
se’s lap irritated him. He wanted to be the one to hold her.
”
houghts.
n Paris and dad’s been pushing to get a foothold in Europe. You don’t suppose the reason why was to be able to stay closer to them, do you?”
over Macey and the kids it started to make sense. Six years of maintaining so much distance was probably trying the old man’s patience. After all he vowed he would not be deprived of his grandchildren.
office but he seemed alone. Another giggle made him look at his desk. Easing his chair back he peered under it to see two sets of giddy eyes staring at him.
or made him sit up as Stephen stepped inside.
ave you seen the little miss and master?” Stephen asked. “They are playing hide-and-seek and have hidden themselves quite well
wn before making a decision, “No. No I haven’t.
ve expression with a smile and ruined the ruse. So far the twins’ plan was going exactly the way they hoped.
ius hesitated before looking down at the adorable pair crouched under his desk. He grinned asking, “He’s gone. Do you two want to stay under there? I think you will be more comfortable out here with me. He won’t come back umless I call for him.”
crawling out. Aria hopped onto her feet bouncing so that her pigtails swung wildly. Caden stood up more cautiously glancing toward the d
smiled brightly.
“Julius.”
ronunciation.
“Jules.”
at’s what my brother calls
asked as if she were unaware.
up.”
o meet you,” Aria held out a hand.
t of their lives hopefully he could convince her to allow him to be.
den also shook his hand.
r brother like you?” Aria asked.
on me when we were kids.”
very nice.”
st.
might have deserved it. I was an annoying little
was only three minutes older but she never passed up a moment to remind him.
fice.
y research they’ve done to me. I go over it and then decide if it’s something the company wants to invest in,” Julius wasn’t sure his answer made sense to the children.
in awe.
to see how I do it?”
pped her hands.
ission for an ad campaign. They had given him three options from which to choose.
en.
pick the best one.”
st colors.”
too small,” Caden complained.
w abou
r isn’t very bright.”
he words are better.
said doing exactly what he suggested. “There now they will make adjustments.”
t?”
”
th
afternoon was wide open. He could use the day to catch up on other work but the desire to do so was low now that he had company.
out a joke!” Aria
one?”
and is always ready t
know.”
ing Julius laugh.
ng he leaned close and kissed her
ia patted his cheek.
ce is all scratchy!”
.
so silly!”
game?”
ind of game?”