I picked it up and flipped it over.
TO THE CEOwas labeled on the back of the envelope in Lexi’s loopy cursive.
I ran my thumb under the flap of the envelope and pulled out the glossy prints.
Grayson’s scavenger hunt!it said in big bright-pink letters.
On the back was a note.
I know you’re not going to enjoy the city. You need to live a little.
And I’ve made things easy for you.
Here is a list of five things you need to see in Paris before you leave. Send selfies for proof and most importantly, have fun!
I felt a smile form then crushed the warm feelings.
She had slipped this in my suitcase before … before I had …
“You can’t punch a hole in the hotel wall,” I told myself.
I was tense, wound up.
“After we buy this company, you need to move to Europe until you can get rid of Lexi.”
I was going to need to tell Marius I had to pay off Lexi.
“Guess you can run the payment through that secret investment fund.”
My cell phone rang. I grabbed it.
“Richmond,” I said tersely.
“You’re not supposed to be in your hotel room.”
“Lexi,” I hissed, cupping my hand over the phone even though I was alone in the room. “How did you get my number?”
“I’m your assistant, Dopey.”
“Lexi …”
“I hope you’re not sitting by yourself sulking,” she said. “Go out and see the city! Eat a croissant and some soft cheese.”
“Lexi, are you all right?” I asked her urgently.
“Of course.” She sounded surprised.
The relief surged through me, and I sat down hard on the chair by the window.
“You were amazing,” she chattered.
I let the words wash over me. She didn’t hate me.
“Now I’m sitting on your bed, eating the apple tart you brought back from Alessio. But it’s not as good as you.” She lowered her voice. “I was thinking about what I want you to do to me when you get back.”
The tension left my shoulders.
I palmed myself through my pants.
