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“-however, I trust Lauren pushed for her to be hired because she believed Penny could handle it.” My mismatched glare burrows into his green. “Perhaps it’s time she’s given the chance to handle it.”
He delivers one word with his nod of dismissal. “Understood.”
Upon Clark’s disappearance, a curious hum escapes J.T. “You bought flowers for the estate?”
I redirect my attention to him. “I thought they would make a pleasant change for the household.”
“You mean you wanted to buy flowers for the woman you’re stalking from the shadows.”
“I don’t…stalk.” Discomfort from his accusation has me tightening my arms. “I…observe.”
“Both are strange, Mr. Wayne.”
Stopping my stare from narrowing his direction isn’t an option.
“You know there’s nothing wrong with wanting to send a woman you have a crush on flowers.”
“I don’t have a crush.” The sneer he’s shot is vile. “This isn’t eighth grade.”
“Eighth grade Wes had charm and charisma. How else do you explain the fact he got away with taking one female to our Valetine’s Day soiree and then escorting another – a sophomore at that – to hers?”
It’s impossible not to smirk at the memory. “Luck?”
“Fearlessness.” He shoves his hands into his midnight blue suit pants pockets. “Which is the exact opposite thing of what you have now.”
“You’re saying I’m scared.”
“I’m saying that outside of Wilcox Enterprises, you’re timid.”
Indignation darts through my expression.
“And let me be the first to remind you, my comic book loving dude, that Bruce nor Batman were fucking timid when it came to women.” The playful finger wag he delivers has me wanting to snap it in two. “Especially not over Catwoman.”
“Terrible example.”
“Why?”
“Because she was a jewel thief.” An amused rolling of my eyes is executed. “They had to be vigilant and make bold moves around her, or she would’ve robbed them blind.”
“I can honestly say that the only jewels I would be interested in are the family ones dangling between your legs, Mr. Wilcox.” Bryn’s abrupt interjection from the doorway forces me to completely turn so that just my back is visible to her. “And those I want less now that I’ve been banned – again – from visiting my mom!”
Alright.
I know it’s probably not the ideal time for this takeaway, but can I at least be allowed a moment…a brief fucking moment…to boast?
This woman.
This beautiful and vivacious woman is attracted to me.
Not repulsed.
Maybe that’s because she can’t actually see me.
If she did…I’m certain her interest would change.
Well.
Part of me is certain it would.
