Ditched Cheating Alpha, I Led My Daughter to Life's Peak novel Chapter 235

"What?" he asks. "Tell me. Maybe I know him."

I don't say anything.

"Mia?" He looks into my eyes. "Tell me you know his name."

"I'm getting to it!"

"This plan is a disaster," he screams.

"No," I cry out. "Trust me!"

"I can't." He waves his arms, ending the discussion. "What if this blows up in your face and we're caught? Once the brothers suspect you, there's no turning back. Ever."

"Exactly," I say. "But Aiden's already doubting me, so that's why I want to try this plan before I conspire with Suzie." I look into his eyes.. "Don't you think making plans with potentially traitorous Suzie is a little more sketchy than questioning one loyal guard?"

"Hm." He rubs his chin dramatically. "I do like the idea of questioning a loyal guard..."

I nod vehemently.

He sighs. "Fine. One guard. What's the worst that could happen?"

I cheer. "Yes. I knew you'd see it my way."

"Yeah, yeah. I just hope you know what you're doing," he says.

"I do," I say.

"For example." He keeps talking. "How do you plan on getting away from your boyfriend while you're supposed to be on a date with him?" he asks.

My face falls. "Uh... Er..."

Michael gives me a flat look. "Exactly."

I glare at him. "Some things just have to be decided in the heat of the moment, okay?" I nod to myself. "I can't plan everything up to the red lights, Michael."

"Actually..." He pulls his phone out.

I smack my forehead. "Nevermind. All I'm saying is, some stuff just has to be left up to fate."

He scoffs. "In case fate doesn't work out, just use the excuse that you need to get something from your locker Works every time.." He puts his phone away. "I'm just really curious to see how you pull off the kidnapping, though."

"Kidnapping?" I furrow my brow.

He looks at me, nonchalantly. "Yeah, kidnapping the guard, Mia. Keep up."

"I'm not kidnapping anyone," I say.

"Oh come on." He throws his hands out. "That's the best part of the plan."

I try not to laugh. It's nice to see him finally comfortable in my house. Michael, on the other hand, isn't nearly as amused. Before he can say a witty comeback, Megan pushes past him.

She gestures for Carson to lean down. "Bad news I'm afraid, kid."

"Tell me." He looks into her eyes.

She whispers loud enough for the whole world to hear, "Your brother Axel's trying to make power moves on your girl. He can't be trusted."

I smack my forehead, but Carson looks genuinely shocked. "Are you serious?"

She nods. "I saw it with my own eyes. Fixing windows." She scoffs. "Don't believe him for a second. And that Onai guy and Ethel." She gags. "They're in on it too. Watch you back."

"Thanks, Megan. You're the only one I can trust." He pats her shoulder. "So many people just want to use me, like your brother." He gives Charlie a bitter look.

Charlie's currently obsessed with his gift. The second he heard the long-anticipated legos had arrived, he bouldered through his family like we were mincemeat.

Mom's helping him open it now, but once she's completed her task, he'll throw her away like the rest of us. That is, until he needs someone to help him build it. Kids.

"Well come on." I help Carson up from Megan's side. "We're gonna be late."

"One second," he says. He's listening to her five-step plan: "How to Ensure You Become My Brother-in-Law in A Decade! No refunds on Mia!"

I glare at her, but take mental notes for Onai. He might need them, seeing as Michael almost broke a plate this morning at the mention of his name. "Onai? Onai who? *cue hysterical laughter* Oh your friend. Yeah. What about him? Did... *catches plate* Did he say anything about me? ... No?"