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“Yes,” he says. “It’s going to close.”
My cellphone, still in my hand, rings and this time when I glance at the number I’m not as eager to answer. “My father,” I say tightly.
“You don’t have to take it.”
“I do,” I say. “I want it over with and right now on this high, I can deal with him better than otherwise.”
“Okay, baby.”
He releases me, and I hit the answer button. “Hi, dad.”
“Was the fire in your building?” he asks.
“Yes, it was.”
“And?”
“Total loss for me.”
“As in your apartment?”
“Yes, but I have insurance.”
“Okay,” he says, “so obviously you’re meant to be here with me. Come here now.”
My lashes lower and I grab the island. “Did you really just tell me that my apartment burned up so that I could be there?”
“Things happen for a reason. I came here and I belong here. You’ll feel the same.”
“You’re right. They do happen for a reason. I moved in with Reid.”
“What?” he growls. “You did what?”
“I love him. He loves me. I’m living with him. I’m with him.” I turn to face the island and Reid, who’s now directly across at the opposite endcap. “And you need to know that any action against the Maxwells is now an act against me. Do not go after Reid or his family, who, with the exception of his father, I really like.”
“You have no idea how that family affected our family.”
“I actually do. I know about mom and Maxwell Senior, but she left me and that speaks of her character. You didn’t leave me. She wasn’t worth the war you started over her. She wasn’t worthy of us, but you’re making yourself unworthy of anyone by engaging in this kind of war. Please be bigger than that.”
“Reid told you about your mother?”
“He didn’t even know until this week. It’s not our war, but you two want to make it our war. You don’t get to pick my enemies.”
“It’s too late. It’s about more than your mother now. We are enemies. He’s your enemy.”
“No. Please don’t do that. The company is safe. I saved it and Reid helped me.”
“You don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m coming there.”
“Don’t. Don’t come. I won’t be here. I’m going to Asia.” I hang up.
Reid joins me and his hands come down on my shoulders. “Are you okay?”
“Yes. Was it okay that I said I knew? It just kind of came out.”
“Of course. I would have told you to keep it between us if that was necessary, but I still would have told you, Carrie.”
“I know that. We’re not enemies.”
