Page 55 of Tarnished Vow

“Fine, fuck the average person. You are making our lives hell. You’re always grumpy, you can’t take a joke and honestly, it’s becoming a workplace hazard.”

Looking from him to Nikolai. “So, are we going to talk business now? Or do I have to keep listening to this?”

“That’s it. After this meeting, I’m going to talk to Maddy. Make her see reason.”

I was up within a second, walking around the table. "You stay the fuck away from her.”

“Boys!” Nikolai and Rome stood between us. “Enough.”

“Since when is my fiancé's sex life a family fucking discussion?”

“Since it started to affect me!” Bastion yelled as I went to reach for him around Nikolai. “And any poor bastard that looks at her! Public safety warnings have been issued! Actual posters in staff rooms telling them to leave the venues in pairs!”

“If you don’t shut him up, I will.” I shoved Nik only for him to push me back.

“Shut me up? Why can’t you just tell your fiancé you’re not okay with her sleeping with other men?”

“Alright enough!” Nik pointed at Bas. “Everyone, sit down now.”

Rome let go of Bas. But I sure as fuck wasn’t sitting down.

“Alright back to actual business,” Nik looked between us. “Luca, you start. Vince sit down.”

I did, but I wasn’t happy about it.

Bas pulled out his phone, ignoring us. Nothing annoyed me more than split focus. The bastard was purposely playing on his phone to get under my skin.

“Vince, did you hear me?” Nik was waiting for my report on the buildings.

I kicked Bastion's leg under the table. “Is this meeting not important enough for you?”

Ignoring Nik, cursing under his breath.

Bastion continued to stare at his screen.

I looked at Nikolai to do something while Luca glanced at Bas’s screen. The way Luca's expression changed.

“What is he doing?” I asked Luca.

He shook his head.

“What the fuck is he doing?!” I yelled, standing up. “Will you do something?” I looked at Nik. “Teach him basic manners.”

“I’m getting too old for this.” Nik sighed, “Bas, get off your phone.”

“One minute, or I’m breaking it. Do you hear me Bastion? I’ll break that fucking thing!”

“I’m nearly done,” he muttered.

“What’s so important that it has to be done right now, huh? While I’m meant to be talking?”

Bastion dragged his eyes off the screen to look at me.

“You seem to be able to talk just fine right now. Why can’t you just give the report while I’m using my phone?”

“I’m gonna kill him.” I looked at Nik. “Control him before I strangle him.”

“Wow, Vince overreacting and resorting to violence. What a shock.” Bas snorted. “Alright, I’m done.”

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