Chapter 119
Twisted Billionaire
Hannah’s POV
I laughed softly
day.
arly concerned. I looked back down at my notes, focusing on the production sche
Eliza 1
place
to
make sure no one was within earshot be Her voice dropped to a whisper. “We’ve e straightforward, honest. That’s why I
ing closer to me. “Hannah, I know this together for weeks now, and I feel like
ous about her hesitation. “What’s tro
with her coffee cup, clearly uncomfo istress.” The last few words were bar there some misunderstanding I’m
help but smile slightly as I cl expression and decided to
e’s talking about how you’re married but you’re also on’t believe it because you don’t seem like that type of
a moment’s consideration, I looked at Eliza’s genuinely
Mr. Sterling is my hus
eyes widened dram
Burmarriage isn’t public knowledge for certain reasons,
Sterling?” She seemed genuinely shocked. “But why keep it secret?
you for your concern, Eliza. It means a lot.”
Then her expression shifted to one of concern again. “In that case, you
efore in Hollywood circles,” Eliza warned, her voice low and urgent. These
They’re rarely about business.”
Jannah, you’re pregnant and spending all your time here on set. Finn must have… pushed through. “Just keep an eye out. That’s all I’m saying.”
with a confident smile, “but honestly, I’m not worried about Finn.”
not?”
Cautiful women try to cozy up
shrugged, surprising
il the rumors about
explant wire,
If it II make you feel better, I’ll swing by the company and do some investigating,” I said, making air quotes.
The Sterling Group headquarters was bustling with activity when I arrived after leaving the movie studio early. As approached the elevator, I heard hushed voices around the corner.
I’m telling you, it was definitely him,” a woman’s voice said excitedly. “Black town car, private entrance to the Parke Hotel. And she went straight up to the presidential suite.”
With Sterling?” another voice asked incredulously.
“Absolutely,” the first voice confirmed. “I have a friend who works at the front desk. Alicia White and Finn Sterling, checked in at 11 PM last night.”
Last night, Finn hadn’t come home. I’d even bought his favorite tiramisu, which sat untouched in the refrigerator this morning.
Before I could think better of it, I rounded the corner. Two young women in corporate attire stood by the water cooler. their heads bent together in conspiracy. They looked up, startled, when they noticed me.
“Discussing the CEO’s private affairs outside his office?” I asked coolly. “I’m sure HR would be fascinated by your professional priorities.”
Their faces drained of color. “Ms. Lancaster, we were just-
Show me,” I interrupted, extending my hand. “The photo your friend sent you. Now.”
The taller woman reluctantly pulled out her phone and showed me a blurry image. It was definitely the back of Finn’s head and shoulders as he entered the hotel, with a woman who appeared to be Alicia beside him.
Delete it,” I said firmly. “And if I hear this conversation continuing anywhere in this building, you’ll both be looking for new jobs. Mr. Sterling’s personal matters are not company gossip.”
frantically, and I watched as the woman deleted the photo. Satisfied, I continued toward Finn’s office, my
but my heart racing.
LO’s office, I spotted Alicia standing outside the door, touching up her lipstick in a compact mirror. hanel dress that hugged her curves perfectly. When she tilted her head to check her makeup, I couldn’t purplish mark on her neck a fresh hickey.
Councidence, Alicia said with a smile when she noticed me. Her voice was casual, as if nothing unusual
25.00
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119
keep
I nodded politely, fighting to kap my exon antral Alicia How’s filming going?
Wonderfully. Everyone’s been so supportive. She snapped her compact shut. I was just going over some cont
with Mr. Sterling
Of course, I
tone professional. Don’t let me keep you.
Alicia
It
re walking away, her heels clicking confidently on the marble floor.
before knocking on Finn’s door. There
ver, so I used my key card to enter.
at his desk, surrounded by stacks of He looked completely absorbed in his
ports. His shirt sleeves were rolled up, and his
wn of concentration on his face.
ed to talk to him about Alicia, about orking, not plotting or threatening o Sterling. Perhaps especially Finn S
erything I’d heard and seen. But seeing him like this made me hesitate. Everyone needed some personal space,
His head snapped up, and in one fluid motion, he was out of
could decide what to say, Finn
and moving toward me.
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