Page 104 of Accidental Theirs

“You have ten days.” He isn’t even looking at me, staring down at paperwork on his desk.

He waves his hand as if to shoo me away.

Leaving the office, I heave a sigh.

I may be a changed man, but sometimes I miss the thrill of working for myself, being my own boss. I miss traveling, and once Olivia and I settle down and get married, I’m going to plan frequent vacations for us.

The baby will throw a bit of a wrench in that, but it’s not like I don’t have the money. I was a millionaire in my ownright before I ever joined Titan’s team, and now I’m a billionaire.

In fact, if Carter Holdings wasn’t so far gone, I’d offer up my own money to help fix things.

But the numbers aren’t good. We have to find this leakyesterday.

After lunch, I make my way to Carter Holdings, telling myself that I need to consult with Olivia in a professional manner.

I know I’m lying to myself.

I just miss her.

I’ve been trying not to lose it about us not being back together again. I can’t understand why we can’t just fix things.

She loves me. I love her. We both know it. It’s stupid to keep playing these games.

She’s mine, and I’m hers. End of story.

Just because she has a few fantasies of having multiple lovers doesn’t mean that she doesn’t want me. Besides, that was a one-time thing. Right?

It’s not like I haven’t done my fair share of threesomes with multiple women, especially during my breakup with Olivia. I’d tried to lose myself in sex, but it hadn’t worked. I couldn’t stop thinking about her.

She’s dominated my thoughts since the first moment I saw her.

I leave my car with the valet and walk up to the catwalk.

A woman stands there, looking out over the parking lot, and when she turns, I’m surprised to see that it’s Marie.

I met Marie years ago while Olivia and I were dating, so we’re pretty familiar with each other.

I give her an awkward wave.

She looks funny, kind of nervous.

“Needed some fresh air?” I ask, just making conversation.

“Yep. Fresh air is good, right? Breathe it in.”

I frown at her strange behavior. “Is Olivia in her office?"

She hesitates, and alarm bells start ringing in my head.

Something’s going on, and it’s not good.

“Where is she?” I don’t mean to sound as demanding as it comes out.

Marie swallows visibly. “Dominic, I think you should come back another time.”

My frown deepens. “Why? What’s going on?”

“Nothing!” She says it way too quickly. “It’s just... she’s busy. The merger and all.”