The Billionaire's Irresistible Enemy

Ch. 13

Colton

"You good? It seems like you messed up a deal." Gerald said when he saw me arrive in our office building. He always helped in the office when he didn't have class, doing paperwork and helping the Consultants.

He followed me into my office. I plopped down at my desk and he took a seat in front of me.

"It's way more than that. I saw Cox this morning at his office."

"Of shit." He cursed aloud. Just the mention of Cox made him furious. "What happened?"

He's pretty confident he's gonna take the whole thing. I discovered Luna funded the entire company and all he brings is his selling skills. The Stavrakos own the building, so they used it for free. It's another advantage for him.

"That guy is such a dick! He must have worked his magic on her if she coughed up all the cash. She's so gullible, falling for that useless jerk."

"But wait, there's more. Cox gets thirty grand every month to spend on clothes. The company paid for his apartment and sports car, also for all his travel and representation expenses, including his personal ones. Luna only gets twenty grand a month, same as Cox. She wears their brand, while Cox is all about luxury clothes."

"Wow. Her salary is smaller than his clothing allowance?" He shook his head in disbelief. "Holy shit! Nothing changed. That fucker is a damn user."

"Absolutely." I leaned back in my chair, feeling the weight on my shoulder. "They're throwing their engagement party this Saturday."

"So, the wedding is on. Tsk. Tsk. He's definitely feeling like he hooked the biggest fish in the sea. Are you going?"

"I'd rather not. But I guess I have no choice." My lips narrowed in anger. "You won't believe what that jerk did. He charged the engagement ring to the company!"

"What the fuck!" Gerald's eyes popped out in shock. "Was she aware of that?"

"I don't think so. I think she's clueless about the company's actual financial situation. Cox is up to something with the Finance Officer. Looks like they're keeping a ton of secrets."

"I bet they showed her fake monthly financial statements."

"Could be." I exhaled heavily. "There's no way they can keep it from me. I know where those sneaky company crooks stash their expenses."

"What's your plan?"

"I don't have a solid plan yet." I rubbed my chin briefly, then crossed my legs. "I was thinking of collecting evidence against Cox and showing it to Luna. But I know it ain't gonna work. She won't believe a word I say. She already thinks I'm the worst."

"Give it a shot. Perhaps she'll listen."

"If she actually listens." I shook my head. "Cox could effortlessly charm her and have her wrapped around his finger. You know him, he's a total pro. She'd let go of her anger and trust him completely."

"You're right. That asshole had a lot of practice. He was a real ladies' man in college. He used them for cash, high grades, and connections, then dumped them so harshly, shattering their hearts."

"Exactly." I agreed.

"I know you can't stand Luna. But don't let him win and marry her. He used her and her powerful family to get to the top. He doesn't deserve that privilege at all."

"I won't allow that to happen, either. It's not about hating Luna anymore, it's about looking out for her as a woman. I don't want her to be another victim of Cox's. I can't let Cox harm her family as well."