Page 94 of Seduced By a Billionaire

“Charlie, sit.” The puppy promptly sat, looking pleased with himself. “Good pup! Now Charlie shake.” He lifted his paw and Finn shook it, a huge grin plastered across his face.

“Good boy.” Handing him a treat, Charlie gobbled it without chewing.

“He’s a smart one,” James said approvingly.

Lucy, feeling left out, nudged Finn’s hand for a treat. “I’ll have to work on that with you Lucy.”

“Yes, I’m feeling guilty, I haven’t taught her anything,” Ella confessed.

“I’ll teach her, don’t worry.”

Kyle placed the mound of pancakes on the island next to the pile of bacon and pitcher of orange juice, “Everyone dig in, don’t be shy.”

Finn climbed up to sit on the stool next to his grandfather. “Grandpa, I don’t remember if you’ve ever eaten with us at the house before, have you?”

“I don’t remember either, but we’ll have to change that won’t we?”

“That would be great, and Ninny too.”

“Yes, she is flying in this afternoon.”

“Sweet!” Finn said with a mouthful of pancakes.

“Finn don’t talk with food in your mouth,” Kyle admonished.

Mouth still full he said, “Sorry.”

James chuckled. “Mini-me. Reminds me of someone.”

Kyle came up behind Ella, who was perched on a stool taking her first bite of bacon and wrapped his arms around her. He whispered into her ear, “I love you.”

She looked up at him and smiled, “Me too.”

“I’m wondering if Finn might like to stay with his grandmother and me at the hotel tonight?” James said.

“YES!” Finn pumped his fist in the air. A private look passed between Kyle and his father.

“Why not? I’m sure Mom will be thrilled,” Kyle said.

“Finn can go with me when I pick her up from the airport. Make sure he has a bag packed before I have to head out. Her flight arrives at three o’clock.

“Faye and Griffin are coming over tomorrow night for dinner. It will be a reunion of sorts. You and Mom have to come.”

James eyes flickered with doubt then he straightened and said, “I’d like that.”

Ella didn’t know what had transpired between Kyle and his father since she had been fast asleep when he had returned the night before, but she knew it had been epic.

“I hate to leave the party, but I’ve got to get ready for work,” Ella said.

“Don’t go,” Finn said.

“I don’t want to but unfortunately I have no choice.”

“You know we’re in the market for a new full-time nanny,” Kyle said.

Finn’s eyes widened then a smile spread across his face, “Why didn’t I think of that?”

“It was only a matter of time. I’m going to walk Ella to her jeep. I’ll be right back,” Kyle said.

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