Page 55 of Billionaire's Coastal Haven

“They know, but I’ll double check.” He makes a note on his phone.

“Don’t worry about Zoe.” I rap my knuckles on the wooden surface. “I’ll take care of her.”

“She doesn’t need you to take care of her. She’s done that job well enough for the last ten years.”

“I disagree. Everyone needs someone they can fall back on. You’re her friends, but if she’s in trouble, she won’t call you. She won’t call anyone. She needs someone, and I want that someone to be me.”

“Be the man who deserves her.”

“I already am. I just need to find a way to prove it to her.”

“Don’t buy her presents. Spend time with her. Make her laugh. If she can relax, she’ll figure it out.”

“Make her laugh. I can do that.” I slide my sunglasses over my eyes and step out into the brisk day. I need to find Zoe.

Zoe

Landon

We need to talk about the cabin situation. 20 v 30?

Zoe

30. Problem solved.

Landon

Dinner at my place.

Zoe

I’m busy.

Landon

I didn’t say which night.

Zoe

Doesn’t matter. I’m always busy.

Landon

Liar.

Tomorrow. Come over and convince me 30 cabins is the way to go.

Zoe

The town council wants 30. You give them 30.

Landon

I don’t take orders from them, but I’m willing to listen to you.

Zoe

I don’t want to.