Page 16 of How to Break My Heart

“You’re lucky your dad leaves you the hell alone.”

“Maybe, but my father-in-law doesn’t,” he states. “Before he was my father-in-law, he was my business partner. Try having him look over your shoulder when you’re dating his daughter behind his back.”

“Dating?” I laugh, shaking my head. “Will Romano wouldn’t date. You would have been fucking her sweet…”

“Ahem,” a voice sounds from over my shoulder.

Amelia, his wife, is standing beside us. I force a grin, pretending I wasn’t about to say something vulgar about their sex life. I stand to kiss her hello, having not seen her in a while. They live on the West Coast, but every time they’re in the city, we try to meet up for dinner or a drink.

“Your mother ever tell you to wash your mouth out with soap, Mr. Beaumont?” she chides before kissing her husband hello.

My lips curve upward as I attempt to backstep. “The ever-so-beautiful Mrs. Romano, how have you been?”

“Don’t try to charm me.” Amelia smiles as she rolls her eyes. “What are we drinking tonight, boys?”

The truth is, Amelia is beautiful and sexy, and all the things I dare not say in front of Will.He struck gold—enough said. They have three boys, all under ten. And from memory, one could even be a baby, but I’m never one to remember such details.

Her father is Lex Edwards, the mogul of a media enterprise. It doesn’t stop there; his real estate holdings are one of the largest in the States. I’ve met him several times, and unlike my father, the guy is damn intelligent where business is concerned. He’s innovative and constantly pushes the boundaries to achieve excellence.

Apparently, my father couldn’t care less about money as long as he rules his world.

“Uh-oh. Why the face?” Amelia is quick to scowl. “What did your dad do?”

I glance at her. “How did you know?”

“Because every time you have that face and a bourbon in hand, which I assume is not your first one, it involves the ever-so-powerful Harvey Beaumont.”

“Don’t you have a kid to take care of?” I tease.

“Actually…” Amelia grins, clapping her hands. “We’re kid-free tonight. Mom and Dad are here and offered to take the boys. God, I can’t remember the last time I slept.”

“Last night?” Will reminds her with a huff. “When your sister came over, and the two of you decided to talk about periods so Iwould leave the room. You were knocked out by the time I was allowed back inside.”

“Ah…” Her emerald eyes light up. “That old chestnut works every… single… time.”

I scowl. “Women are crafty creatures.”

“Speaking of women, I know the perfect person to set you up on a date with.” Amelia is quick to focus back on me. “And before you object, hear me out.”

Closing my eyes briefly, I shake my head. “Not a chance in hell. You know I don’t do blind dates. Besides, I have to meet someone tonight.”

Amelia pouts. “I don’t believe you.”

“Would you like me to show you the texts? I hope you’re not a prude.” I smirk.

Will laughs while raising his glass of whiskey to his lips. “Is this Bianca, the one with the tight—”

Amelia turns her gaze to her husband with a raised brow. “Tightwhat?”

I sense someone will be sleeping on the couch tonight.Rookie mistake, Will.Even I know you don’t talk about another woman’s tight ass in front of your own wife.

“I’m not sure how to answer this now that your wife looks like she’s ready to eat you alive. However, for all intents and purposes… yes, Bianca.” I raise my hand to stop Amelia as her mouth opens. “Before you lecture me, I don’t need to settle down. I’m twenty-six. There’s plenty of time for all that later. The topic is closed.”

Before Amelia can argue, my phone starts ringing. Seeing it’s my sister calling, I excuse myself and weave through the crowd, stepping outside the bar, where it’s much quieter.

“It’s nice of you to answer your phone,” Madelina is quick to scold.

“And happy Valentine’s Day to my newly engaged sister.”