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Timothy looked a little taken aback by my answer. He went silent, gazing out the window as we continued downtown, heading back towards our office, coming back from court.
I crossed my ankles. Timothy pointed at a boutique as we passed it, his eyes narrowing “Isn’t that Miss Serena and her friend inside?” he asked puzzled.
I rapped on the privacy window, causing the driver to pull over. “Are you sure you saw them?” I said.
He nodded. “Wait here, take the limo back and I’ll find my own way,” I told him.
He hesitated, but I glanced at him sharply and he sighed, acceding to my wishes.
I grinned. What a fortuitous moment, discovering Serena just now. I smoothly got out of the limo and proceeded to make my way into Sin City, only to walk into what was an argument between the staff and Serena, my half-sister the cause of everything. I gritted my teeth as the manager informed Serena that she would have to leave.
“That won’t be necessary” I cut in, my voice on edge.
I ignored the look on Lexi’s face as she looked at me. We both refused to acknowledge each other. None of us had a single fondness for the other. Serena turned to me as I gave the manager a winning smile “I am purchasing on my girlfriend’s behalf” I added, grabbing my wallet out of my pocket and producing a black card that had the staff all gasping out loud.
Serena looked annoyed but I winked at her. The manager cleared her throat. “There appears to be a misunderstanding” she stammered, looking at Serena while Lexi silently seethed “I was not aware you were expecting company to pay for you. Naturally I apologize for the manner in which this was handled” she continued as she took the black card out of my hand with her own, which was trembling “and I wish to extend my deepest apologies.”
The manager bowed and then hastily left, card in hand. Karen, I noticed with amusement, looked fit to explode, while Lexi was on the verge of tears. I smirked at them both and then moved over to Serena, taking hold of her hand.
“Are you alright?” I asked her.
She blew out her cheeks looking frustrated. “I had the situation handled,” she said sharply.
Her friend was more forgiving “Like hell Serena. Grayson just saved us, or rather you from having to do something you…” she trailed off but Serena and her shared an understanding look.
“Grayson” Lexi hissed “What are you doing here?”
I stared at her, my lip twitching “Shopping” I said nonchalantly, causing her to glare at me some more.
“Don’t you know who this woman is?” she snapped and I shrugged.
Lexi gave up and gave an unholy screech, storming away with a man walking reluctantly behind her. I could only assume that was Christian, Serena’s soon-to-be ex-husband and Karen rushed after her, trying to console the spoilt brat.
“Just look at her go,” Serena’s friend said with amusement “you really upset her Mr Grayson,” she said approvingly.
I chuckled “So what am I buying?” I asked as Serena’s cheeks turned bright red and she bowed her head.
“Nothing,” Serena said hurriedly.
“I insist. If you don’t buy anything then it gives Lexi Vance the impression that she managed to scare you off. Besides” I said, glancing around the store “it gives me pleasure to buy a beautiful woman such as yourself something that will bring you joy. Allow me to indulge you. It would hurt me greatly if you refused my generous offer” I told her with a twisted smile.
Her friend gave a dramatic gasp and grabbed her arm. “Serena, you heard the man. We can’t throw his offer back in his face” she said dramatically as Serena bit her lip, looking as though she was about to laugh.
“I will pay you back,” Serena said solemnly but I shook my head.
“It’s a gift,” I told her “Do you have anything else you wish to purchase?” I asked, gazing at them both intently.
Both women shook their heads “Lexi kind of spoilt the mood” the other woman said and then offered her hand to me “I’m Rachel by the way.”
I shook it “You already know who I am,” I said mischievously “and Lexi does seem to have that effect on people.”
Serena looked intrigued as we began to make our way to the sales counter. “How do you know Lexi?” she asked.
I shrugged “We have friends in the same circles,” I said vaguely as the items the girls wanted were rung up.
I didn’t even flinch at the price as the manager personally put it through. To me, it was a drop in the ocean. I took my card back and then grabbed the bags, leading the girls through the store. “Where are you off to now?” I asked them.
The girls shot each other glances “To a hair and nail salon” Serena allowed with a small smile “To get ready for tonight” she said embarrassed.
I grinned and escorted them to their car, surprised it was a limo. They must have splurged on themselves, I thought with surprise. Perhaps this was a girl’s day or something. I handed the girls their bags, all but one. I fished inside of it and withdrew a dress that had caught my eye. It was stunning or it would be. I could already picture Serena wearing it. The color would suit her skin tone perfectly and it was incredibly modest and sexy at the same time. I was already growing aroused by the thought of her wearing it for our date tonight.
I held it up. It was a champagne-colored dress that was backless but had a tight bodice in the front. Serena looked at me confused. My voice was slightly hoarse. “Wear this one tonight” I instructed her “It will look good on you and I want to see you in it.”
Her friend looked delightedly at me. Serena’s cheeks burned bright red. I winked at her.
“I will see you tonight,” I told her, handing her the dress as she looked up at me with big eyes “And Serena” I added, glancing at her hair that cascaded down her shoulders, a wild mane that drew my attention and made me long to grip it with my hand “your hair should remain the same length. Don’t cut it” I said huskily.
