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He chuckled. “Relax and breathe, you guys. We’ve known each other since Chicago. This is not sudden.”
One man looked minimally relieved. “Do we need to prepare a postnuptial agreement? I’m sure I can have one by the end of the day.”
Greer held his hand up to stop them. “Won’t be necessary. His last name was Wentworth. As in Wentworth Oil. He has as much money as I do. Probably more.”
I smiled, trying to ease their concerns. “I appreciate your concern for his financial well-being. But I’m not interested in his money, only his heart. And if it makes you feel any better, I’m a former SEAL and the co-owner of Evans Security with Aidan Hayes-Monroe and Jesse Evans.”
Greer smiled at me with pride in his eyes. “Austin is also Carter’s younger brother.”
Normally, I would have told them to fuck off, but these people had Greer’s back. They needed to know I planned to stay right here in his life. And if name-dropping was going to do that for them, then so be it.
When they started to thaw, I kissed Greer and picked up the keys to the Jag. “I’m heading to the office, then to grab my things at the condo. Shouldn’t be gone long. Call me if you need me.”
“Okay. Hurry home.” The glint in his eye hinted he had some plans for us and I winked to let him know I got the message.
I said my goodbyes and headed to the private elevator that would take me to the parking deck. But on second thought, I detoured to the front door, making sure it was locked, before heading out and down to the lobby.
When I reached the ground floor, I walked over and introduced myself to the doorman, making sure he knew who I was before heading out to the office.
When I got in the car, I pulled out my phone and sent a text to my brother.
Me: Hey. I’m back, but heading into a meeting. I’ll call you this evening.
I dropped my phone on the passenger seat and started the car, glancing over to see if he’d texted me back. With no response, I started the car and headed across town.
Twenty minutes later, I pulled up to EHM. I parked along the driveway, making sure no one inadvertently hit the Jag. I liked the car, but preferred my Tahoe. One of those fuckers in there would have to drive it to the penthouse after I packed up.
When I opened the door, Trent came running out the door, almost running into me, followed by a huge brown Newfoundland. “Come on, Chance, let’s go.”
“Woah, buddy. What’s your big hurry?” I squatted down to the eight-year-old, tearing out the door. The giant dog came to a stop and laid down on the floor, like he knew he was going to be here a while.
“I’m going swimming at Uncle Declan’s house with Meredith and Megan and Zach and Parker and Ava and Olivia.”
Kids. “That sounds like a bunch of fun. Don’t forget your sunscreen.”
He frowned at me. “Papa already told me. Daddy says he remembers everything and says he has a hard a?—”
“Nope, nope, nope. That’s enough right there. You don’t have to repeat everything you know to strangers,” Marcus said, making me laugh. I looked up to find him carrying his two little girls. Maddie and Alex were almost two and cute as hell.
He propped his hand on my shoulder and looked at his daddy the same way Aidan did. Marcus was a pushover when it came to his kids.“But Austin’s not a stranger, Daddy. He’s our friend. It’s okay for him to know the stuff. Papa said so.”
I curled my lips in to keep from laughing as mini-Aidan looked up at his father, who was trying not to laugh.
Marcus turned back toward where he’d come from. “Aidan! Your son is lecturing me like you do...again!” He winked at me as if he knew he was starting some shit with his husband.
“My son? I think we all know he’s just like you.” Aidan came out of his office followed by Jesse, Phantom, and Dreamboat.
“Aww man,” he whined. “That’s the fun part!”
Aidan squatted down and took Trent’s face in his hands. “Behave yourself. Remember, Meredith doesn’t have to invite you again.”
Trent nodded and kept his eyes on his Papa. “Yes, sir. I won’t splash the girls much. I’ll make you proud.”
Aidan grinned and shook his head. “I’ll see you when you get home.”
Trent nodded and tore out the door toward the house with Chance on his heels.
“Let’s go swimming!” Marcus bounced the twins in his arms, making them laugh.
