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“I want a memo typed up and sent out telling everyone about Ben, how we wish him well, and that I am the new CEO of Bradshaw Capital.”
“I’ll get on it. So, where am I going if you’re moving offices today?”
“You’re moving desks. Tell Marissa that she’s taking your desk and you’re taking hers. She’ll report to the new president when I decide who that shall be.”
“Leaving me to be the bad guy?” Her brow arched.
“I’ve been the bad guy enough lately.” I turned my chair around and faced the city.
CHAPTER 22
Miles
“You look like shit,” Levi said as I approached the booth.
“Thanks.” I slid in across from him.
“I took the liberty of ordering you a coffee, but looking at you, I think you want something stronger.”
“Coffee is fine.” I picked up the cup and brought it to my lips.
“What the fuck is going on, Miles?”
“Stella is pregnant.”
“Oh shit.” His eyes widened.
The waitress walked over and took our lunch order.
“I’ll have the smoked wagyu brisket,” I said, closing the menu.
“I’ll have the same,” Levi said. “When did this happen? Better yet, how did this happen?”
“Apparently, six weeks ago.” I shook my head. “I asked her if she had done it on purpose. Of course, she denied it and said it was an accident.”
“You weren’t using a condom?” His brow arched.
“She’s my wife and was on birth control.”
“Fake wife.” He pointed at me.
“She stormed out of the penthouse last night after we argued. I told her I didn’t want kids, and she told me I didn’t have to worry about it.”
“What did she mean by that?” he asked.
“She said I’ve been manipulated and emotionally abandoned my whole life, and she doesn’t want that for her child. Can you fucking believe that?”
“What? That she doesn’t want that for her kid?”
“No. That I’ve been manipulated and emotionally abandoned.”
“Well, she does speak the truth.” He sipped his coffee. “Listen, Miles. I’ve known you since we were kids. Your father was never around because Bradshaw Capital was his life. The same went for your mother. And I think she realized what they’d done to you. That’s why she did what she did before she passed away.”
“Before I found out Stella was pregnant, I took her to dinner last night to tell her the good news about my company. I told her I would deposit the rest of the money in her account and have the annulment papers drawn up for us to sign.”
“I’m going to ask you something, and I want an honest answer. You already know you can’t bullshit me, Miles. Do you love her? Are you in love with her?”
“I don’t know.” I turned my head and stared out the window. “I don’t even know what love is, Levi.”
