Page 28 of The Boss Situation

Asher

I know. A relationship rumor wasn’t part of the plan, but I might be able to make this work to my advantage.

Nick

My previous statement stands. Total dick!

Asher

No denial from me.

Nick

Apparently, everyone is talking about the two of you. What did you whisper in her ear? And what did she say back?

I think about how her breath hitched and the sweet, flowery smell of her skin.

Asher

I told her maybe next time, and she told me to fuck off.

Nick

Always a competition with you two.

Asher

Isn’t that the best kind?

Nick

Billie isn’t a game.

Asher

Ah, but she is, and I’ll test her limits every chance I get.

Nick

Hmm. Did you hear His Majesty reached out to her? Did she mention that? My stepsis told me.

Prince Louis has had a crush on Billie for at least a decade. The entire world knows it—even she does. However, she resists him like she resists everyone else.

Asher

We didn’t talk about her relationship status. Oh, wait, because I don’t give a fuck! I don’t care who reaches out to her!

Nick

You sure about that?

I read his text message a few times, my jaw locked tight.

Asher

Yeah, positive. Anyway, good night.

Nick

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