Page 76 of Bully Billionaire Dragon

“Did you hear about Dylan?” I ask.

Lex shakes his head.

“According to Taylor’s partners, he left the country. It looks like KobiTech is no more.”

“Well, that’s good,” Damon says. “Isn’t it?”

“Good for us, but last night was crazy.”

“What do you mean?” Lex asks.

“When Taylor left she was led to a car by Dylan. Guess who was driving the car?”

“Who?” Pat ponders.

“Carnelian.”

At my words, everyone freezes.

“And not only did he drive me home, he attacked us in my backyard,” Taylor adds.

“Are you okay?” Nic asks, rushing over to Taylor’s side.

“I am, but seeing dragons in real life is pretty scary.”

“Not scary enough for you not to mate with one of them,” Damon remarks.

“Hey, bro, enough,” I say to Damon.

He is starting to piss me off until I see the smirk on his face. He just likes to push my buttons.

“Sorry, sorry, I really am glad she knows. And we’re not being sued anymore, so that’s a plus. Oh, the case has been all over the news. Taylor, how is your job?”

Taylor stiffens before she lets out a sigh, “They expect me to return in two days.”

“What? Really?” Nic asks.

“Yes, apparently, Dylan fleeing helped me not get in trouble for not showing up to court.”

“Well,” Lex starts. “Our lawyer has been great, but he has mentioned retiring, and we will need a lawyer on retainer. If that interests you at all, we should talk.”

Taylor nods enthusiastically and it makes butterflies go crazy in my stomach. If she is interested in working here, that would be great. She wouldn’t have to return to D.C. and could stay here, with me, in New York.

I squeeze her hand and she beams at me.

“I think this calls for celebration,” Pat suggests.

“That sounds great, but we have to meet with Taylor’s family first.”

“Okay,” Pat says. “Meet us at the Sitting Duck at six?”

We agree before heading out.

***

When we arrive at the Montgomery residence, the construction crew I hired to work on the backyard is hard at work.

Taylor unlocks the front door, and her parents barge up to us.

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