My Boss's Hidden Heir (Elara and Marcus) novel Chapter 180

“They’re six months old. They move like greased lightning.”

“Which is why we make a good team. You handle strategy, I handle execution.”

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Elara finally got Catherine dressed and sat back with a sigh. “Remind me why we’re bringing babies to a wedding reception?”

“Because Mimi specifically requested their presence. Something about them being good luck.”

“Mimi said that while drunk on champagne. I don’t think it counts.”

But they loaded the twins into their car seats anyway and drove to the venue where Mimi and Dante’s reception was already in full swing. The newlyweds were on the dance floor looking blissfully happy while guests mingled around them.

“There they are!” Mimi rushed over and immediately tried to steal Catherine from Elara’s arms. “The most beautiful babies in New York. Yes you are. Don’t tell your mother I said that.”

“I’m standing right here.”

“You’re beautiful too but these two are in their formal wear looking like tiny CEOs. It’s unfair.”

Marcus spent the next two hours making small talk and keeping one eye on the clock. At exactly nine-thirty he caught Elara’s attention and jerked his head toward the exit.

“We should get going,” he said when she came over. “The twins are getting fussy.”

Elara looked at Alexander who was perfectly content chewing on his own fist. “He seems fine.”

“Trust me. He’s about to have a meltdown.”

They said their goodbyes and headed to the car. Marcus drove toward home but took a detour down Spring Street, watching Elara’s face to see when she’d notice.

“This isn’t the way home,” she said after a few minutes.

“I know. I want to show you something.”

“Marcus, it’s almost ten o’clock and we have two babies who need to be in bed.”

“It’ll take five minutes. I promise.”

He pulled up in front of the boutique and parked in the loading zone. The space looked even better than he’d hoped, the interior lighting creating a warm glow that spilled onto the sidewalk.

“What is this?” Elara asked.

“Come see.”

Marcus got out and came around to help Elara with Catherine while he grabbed Alexander. They walked to the door and Marcus handed her the keys.

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Chapter 180

“This it it, open it.”

“Marcus. I don’t understand….”

“Just open it.”

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Elara unlocked the door and pushed it open. The motion sensors triggered the lights and suddenly the entire space was illuminated, showing every perfect detail.

Marcus watched her face as she took it in. The way her eyes widened. The way her hand came up to cover her mouth. The way she just stood there frozen in the doorway.

“What is this?” she whispered.

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