The Last Laugh novel Chapter 61

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Ace's POV:

The next day, I parked into the office's parking lot at seven thirty. I grabbed my briefcase and got out of the car. It was full of money. The money I had to lend Christina with.

As I made my way towards the building, I was about to get in when someone stepped out.

We exchanged quick greetings. I looked at his face for about a second but then stopped dead in my tracks.

I turned and watch the man go. He had on a fat T-shirt, faded jeans and dirty shoes.

I'd already seen him. But where?

I shrugged and got into the building.

I headed straight for Christina's office.

"Good morning, lovely," I said.

"Good morning, my love."

"Here," I put the briefcase on the table, "Just as promised."

I opened the briefcase, showing her all the money. Her face brightened.

"Oh my! So much money!" she said happily, touching the money dreamily like some sort of lunatic.

"Told you you could count on me," I leaned over and placed a simple kiss on her lips.

"Oh, oh, oh! But I never doubted. I trust you completely!"

I found myself smiling mischievously.

"I love you. So much!" she said happily.

Yeah right.

She didn't love me. She loved the fact that I was good looking and rich. I wasn't stupid. I wasn't a kid no more.

"I know," I smiled, "Let me go work."

"Okay, baby. Thank you once again."

"Yeah."

I turned and left her office, leaving her to think that she'd found a new man from whom she could steal money.

Christina's POV:

Once Ace was far away, I burst out laughing hysterically.

Men were so stupid! Especially the younger ones. I'd gotten Ace to fall for me. Yes! I look at all the money he'd given me.

I would use it to revive the company and then I would ask more money for my own self. Of course he would give.

Though I wasn't in love with him, I trusted him wholeheartedly.

I picked some money and threw it in the air, laughing.

"Christina, you are one bad bitch!" I laughed hysterically, "A money witch!"

I happily served myself a glass of vodka, "You got yourself a company, and now you've got yourself a young heir who fucks good."

I laughed for a long time then sipped my drink. I looked at the ceiling.

"Hey, Ken? Can you hear me? Told you I was gonna be rich. Without needing your dead ass," I laughed. "Say hi to Paul for me!"

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Ace's POV:

When I got to my office, I sat down and laughed.

"Keep thinking you've won, you witch," I said to myself, "You'll cry the tears out of your skin on that day."

I stood up and served myself a glass of wine. A satisfied smirk on my face, I went and stood by one of the large windows, enjoying the view of the beautiful city. Suddenly, my door flung open and a frowning Sawyer came in. I turned to her.

"Don't you know how to knock?" I asked in wonder.

She folded her arms.

"Shut up."

My brows shot up.

"What?"

"You heard me. We need to talk."

"About?"

"Us."

I smiled, amused.

"Us? Who is 'us'?" I mused.

She frowned.

"Ace, I'm serious. You can't just tell me you have a girlfriend and expect me to be happy for you!"