The Devil CEO's Contract Wife novel Chapter 20

Chapter 20: A Thing For Soldiers

Out of everything he spouted about, that was what caught my attention. I didn’t care if Piper left him; that was none of my business.

"He did it!"

"What? Who did what?" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"It was—"

I heard background noises, so sharp I had to move the phone off my ear with a wince.

"Hello?"

It got louder and louder, and I only grew impatient.

"Have you been drinking? Is that what this is about?"

And he had the audacity to call me. He was probably saying all this to get my attention.

I ended the call and blocked the number, walking back to Tori.

"You okay?" she asked, noticing my foul mood.

"You-Know-Who called me." I sat on the stool.

"What did the bastard want?"

"He... He just kept talking and talking. I think he’s drunk. He was really out of it. Was there any news about Noel Voss being mutilated?"

She grimaced. "Multitated? No. Where the heck did you hear that from?"

Tori followed every gossip blog on the internet; it was a hobby of hers, so it made sense that she told the truth.

Why would Dan lie about something like that?

"He probably lied about Piper leaving him, too. She’s pregnant and claims her family won’t let him see her. He’s unbelieveable."

Tori’s expression softened, and she took my hand. "Oh, Cat."

"It’s alright, I heard it from her when I bumped into her at the mall. She was really proud of it and showed her ring like a bitch."

"Fuck!"

"I was hurt, but now, not so much. They can burn in hell."

Tori smiled. "That’s the spirit!"

Reed came closer. "Mrs. King, it’s already past time. We should get going."

"Actually... I’m gonna stay."

I’d rather stay here than endure Ares King’s presence again. I deserve to breathe!

"That’s—"

"You’re my bodyguard, aren’t you?"

"Yes?"

"Which means I’m kinda like your boss."

"Well..."

"I’m staying." I faced Tori. "Spending as much time with my best friend."

"I love you, girl, but it sounds like you are supposed to be somewhere important."

"Pfft! No. Reed, you can have a drink."

"I don’t think that’s a good idea."

"So what kind of person are you? All sturdy, so I think something stronger?" Tori questioned.

"Mrs. King." He pressed.

"Relax, Reed, it’s not like the devil’s gonna bite your head off. Come on, just one drink for me, pleaseeeeee?"

He surrendered and sat down.

"See what I have been through? Cat can be very persuasive," Tori remarked. "Can’t resist those puppy eyes."

"Blame years of working as a secretary, but I think it’s my charm," I said proudly.

Tori served him a bourbon and Coke before giving me another scotch.

"So... Reed, Reed, Reed..." I drawled. "Before working with the infamous devil CEO of Midnight. What was freedom like?"

"I served in the army."

"Thank you for your service!" I raised my glass, and he hesitated before he bumped it with mine.

"Cat once had a thing for soldiers, remember that, Professor?" Tori teased. "The one with the scar?"

I blushed.

"See! She had a huge crush on him and spent a lot of time fantasizing about—"

"Where are you?" he asked, calmly.

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