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I shrugged. “I did hear Titan mentioned at the industry party. You know I don’t like action movies.”
“Well, it’s not just action it’s a period drama love story.”
“Hmmm. I’ll have to take a look.”
“Do that. It’s also not around here. So you’ll be staying with him?” Xander asked in a suggestive tone.
I furrowed my brows. “No. It’s not overnight, but I believe Laurence said we could stay at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo.”
“Damn. That’s it. Paris is the place for me,” Xander declared, and got a pair of pumps brought out in my size. I put them on and did a twirl. Next, he tried on leather latex pants and a sleeveless sequin shirt. “I’ve been lifting.” He flexed his muscles before the mirror.
I squeezed his left bicep. “Looking good.”
“Yes, I am,” Xander trilled. We changed back into our clothes and went to the counter. Xander took out his card. “My treat.”
I shook my head no. “There is no way you’re buying this for me.”
He smiled. “I owe you, and my accessories are viral. I have a meeting here and in Milan. My line isn’t in my dorm room anymore. But just like I told you, I’m all-in and doing whatever it takes to make my business work.”
“I’m so happy for you.” I kissed his cheek. “But no more clothes.”
Laurence met up with us outside the front of the building. He put our shopping bags in the car trunk. “Did you leave anything for the rest of the shoppers to wear?”
“Nope,” Xander joked back.
He chuckled and gestured for me to follow him. “Nadia, a moment.”
I walked over to the building, and he smiled softly at me. “It’s time for our rotation. I’ll be going to Paul, and you’ll have Ben with you.”
“Oh, Laurence. I’m going to miss you.” We hugged each other tight. He always made everything seem easy. I loved him, but I was glad he would be with Paul. A car pulled up, and Ben climbed out. He came over and handed Laurence the keys to it. Xander came over to us.
“Hello, Nadia, Xander.” Ben gave us a smile that didn’t reach his eyes. It was obvious to me that he still felt terrible about what happened on the boat.
I went over and hugged him, too. “So happy to see you.”
I gave Laurence an extra hug, and Xander also shook Laurence’s hand before we got into the car. Seeing Ben reminded me of Isabelle.
“Did I tell you Isabelle came to see me?” I put on my seatbelt.
Xander wrinkled his nose. “She’s not in jail.”
“Not yet. I think she’s hoping to make deals.”
He tutted. “She hurt Paul Crane. Rich guys don’t have to get over it or make deals. She knew she was in the wrong, otherwise, she wouldn’t be crying now. Besides, we don’t negotiate with backstabbers.”
I pursed my lips. “No, we don’t.”
The sun had already fallen, and we were well into the evening. We only had time to shower and change before meeting Wyatt at the club. Xander went for a fitted shirt, stretchy pants, and fancy boots that he had just bought—and we both knew he’d complain about sore feet tomorrow.
He spun in a circle. “I’m breaking them in.”
“Sure, you are. Be right back.” I chose one of Hayden’s embroidered leather mini dresses that had a flared and buckled skirt. “Is this too much?” I asked, adding the platform pumps.
“Hell no. Show it off,” Xander said.
I gave a reluctant twirl.
He groaned. “Relax woman. Let’s go.”
