This was awkward, and I was very uncomfortable. Suddenly, Bradshaw called for everyone’s attention.
“Carol and I would like to make a toast to the future Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton. We are so proud that our son has finally found the love of his life and wants to settle down. Much like I have the love of my life standing by my side. We have created a beautiful family and a successful family business, and we couldn’t ask for anything more. Emma is lovely, and I do believe my son has made an outstanding choice. To Max and Emma. May your love be as eternal as ours is.”
I wanted to throw up. Actually, I felt like I could have at that moment. That man was so full of bullshit he made my stomach turn. I looked over to the left and noticed the girl I saw coming out of his office, watching him.
“Who is that girl over there with the blonde hair?” I asked Max.
“That’s Rosalina, one of the interns at the office. Why?”
“Is she theone?” I asked, even though I knew the answer.
“No. Michelle isn’t here tonight.”
I’ll be damned. He’s screwing two interns. I didn’t want to say anything to Max because he was upset enough about Michelle.
“Why did you ask about Rosalina?”
“No reason. She just keeps staring at me. That’s all.”
Max leaned closer to my ear. “Maybe she thinks you’re hot.”
“Maybe we could have a threesome,” I whispered back.
“You would actually do that?”
I placed my hand on his chest. “Only in your dreams, Max.”
The band began to play, and I could see the excitement bursting out of Fiona.
“I saw the way he looked at you,” Max spoke.
“Who?”
“Lucas. I think he wants you.”
“I think he does too. He certainly made no secret about it back in Miami. I think once our engagement has come to an end, I’ll give him a call.”
I could see the anger wash over Max’s face. “He’ll use you.”
“Isn’t that what you’re doing?” I walked away with a grin on my face.
Max took hold of my arm and led me inside the house.
“What are you doing?” I asked.
“You’ll see.” He took me upstairs to his old bedroom and locked the door behind him. He grabbed my wrists and held them above my head as his mouth crashed into mine, and I fell back against the wall. His kiss was feral and exciting but full of anger.
“Do you want me to fuck you up against this wall?”
I stared into his beautiful eyes as he stared back, waiting for my answer. I swallowed hard.
“Yes.”
“Are you sure? Or do you wanthimto fuck you?”
“You.”
“Say it,” he growled as he lifted my dress, pulled down my panties, and then unbuttoned his pants, letting them fall down to his ankles.