The Billionaire's Match (Book 2)

Chapter 14

The heart knows when the search is over- bliss 

Lucas' POV.

Fuck I muttered swearing as I kept my eyes trained on the growing commotion outside my building. Dozens of cameras flashed in her beautiful face as she struggled to get out of the car. Grabbing my phone, I called my head of security.

"Sir I have no idea how they got wind of this." He immediately said in quick defense.

"I don't give a fuck how they found out Wade." I stated feeling the tight reigns of my temper slipped as I ran a frustrated hand through my hair, "She better come inside safely and in one piece or else I'll have your ass."

"Yes sir." He replied, "Mark said that he has the matter under the control."

"Does he?" I questioned sarcastically raising my voice, "Because it doesn't look so to me. I'm going down."

"Forgive me for saying this sir but I don't think that is the best idea." He said hesitantly, "It would also a greater response to the already wild crowd."

Slamming the call shut, I tuned back to the screen as the reports thrust microphones into her face.

"Do you think that you are deemed responsible to handle such a major deal?"

"Is this a publicity stunt to restore your image?"

"What is your current relationship with Lucas Demachelis?"

"Can you share an insight into the project?"

"Are you joining Strictly after Evelyn?"

As Mark grabbed hold of her arm and escorted her inside, my gaze remained transfixed on the battling crowd until the doors to my office abruptly slammed opened.

The instantaneous relief that I felt forced me to release the breath that I had been holding as she blankly stared at me, "You requested me?" She asked in the lilting proud English accent as she strolled across the room with her heels clicking loudly on the echoing floor.

Resisting the urge to pull her into my arms, I simply nodded not trusting myself to speak as desire flared within me. I wasn't sure whether or not her choice of clothing had been an improvement from the previous day or much worse I thought darkly as my erection throbbed against my zipper. Her creamy exposed legs haunted my dreams I took all my self-control to not openly stare at her like an over hormonal teenager. As she set deep emotionless honey brown eyes onto mine a pang of guilt tore at my chest as I forced myself to sit opposite her.

"Forgive me for my behavior yesterday." I said ignoring the husky way my apology came out.

Arching her delicate eyebrows, she pursed her pink mouth momentarily distracting me, "Only yesterday?" She asked as the familiar fire returned to her eyes.

I couldn't have helped the smile that threatened to break free from her response, "It is the first time that I have apologized to a woman other than my mother gattina so I suggest that you take it."

"Would you like a congratulatory reward on your progression then?" She sarcastically questioned.

"It depends on what you are offering." I said smirking at her as the familiar rosy blush kissed her creamy cheeks I wanted desperately to place my mouth to her beating pulse as it raced frantically against her neck.

Before she could have answered, the phone rang as I immediately picked it up, "Transfer the call Drew." I said to the intern as I put it on speaker, "Demachelis."

"I'm aware of who I'm speaking with." Jade said as Evelyn's mouth opened in shock across from me.

"Ms. Collins." I replied, "I hope all is well."

"When I'm out of trouble life is fine albeit boring." Jade answered as I smirked at Evelyn who looked on in embarrassment, "Hold on for a moment while I add Char and Elizabeth."

"Oh God." Evelyn muttered sinking into the chair as I tried not to laugh at her obvious discomfort.

"How is Evelyn?" Charlotte asked.

"She had worst days I presume." I replied looking at her burning face, "But safe nevertheless."

"I'm alright." Evelyn answered standing up and reaching across the desk to pull away the receiver which I was currently holding onto.

"If you want it gattina you will have to come for it." I said to her smirking at her challenging expression as she rounded the desk.

Distracted by the loud squeal that blared across the receiver, Evelyn expertly ended the call grinning wickedly at me as she calmly returned to her seat.

"Are you going to be a sore loser?" She questioned haughtily.

"I pick my battles." I replied as Martha and the two inters strolled in quietly placing the assortment of breakfast in front of us.

As we began eating, her mischievous eyes twinkled at me, "Don't you have anything to say about my outfit today?" She questioned as my eyes automatically did a once over on her tight fitting shirt that belied the perfect rounded shape of her breasts, the sight of it caused my mouth to water in response.

Clearing my suddenly parched throat, I took a moment before responding, "So you can oppose me again?"

"Is this one of your lost battles?" She question delicately taking a sip of her tea.

"I much rather win the war." I replied as she paused her movement mid-air. The desire that sparked in her eyes was enough to render me speechless as her heavy chest rose from her intake of breath.

The sudden knock to my door interrupted the moment as I barked out a response at whoever was on the other side.

"Martha." I said to my assistant, "Can you call Wade and check that the necessary measures were put into place. Ensure that he personally hand picks the team or else he knows what will happen and check on my PR team and inform me when the matter clears up. I want this dealt with as soon as possible." Before turning to Evelyn's assistant, "Was I not clear on my orders Ms. Greene?"

"Yes sir. I apologize for this morning's unfortunate incident." She said on a rushed breath as Evelyn's eyes glared at me.

"You both can leave." I instructed on a cold tone dismissing them.

"You know that it wasn't her fault." Evelyn muttered sulking at me.

"Maybe if she had done the job she was hired to do this morning's circus could have been avoided." I replied as her eyes continued to shoot daggers my way.

Sighing, I got up and came to take a seat beside her as her floral scent drifted through me.

"I know that you can protect yourself." I said softly as her honey eyes met mine softening, "But I want to be the one to protect you." I admitted as I felt some of the weight escape my chest as her telling eyes bore into mine.

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