Page 60 of What She Deserves

“What are you doing?” Alex asked.

“Dinner’s on me tonight.”

“You don’t have to do that,” Alex said.

“Sure I do. Besides, if all goes well, I’ll be making a lot of money with a vineyard I bought an hour from here.” He flashed a grin and then lifted the bottle of wine from the table. “One more toast, before the night ends.”

Rashad topped off all the glasses except Sherry’s. They held their wine aloft, while she held up a glass of water.

“What are we toasting to?” Sherry asked.

“To success,” Alex answered.

“To the support of family and friends,” Rashad added.

“To love and new beginnings,” Layla chimed in. Her gaze connected with Rashad’s, and he took her hand under the table.

“Here, here,” he said enthusiastically.

“Here, here!” Sherry and Alex added.

They all four clinked their glasses together.