Page 164 of Divine Obsession

He could think whatever the fuck he wanted.

After me,she’d never walk the fucking same.

Straightening my jacket, I brushed past him like his words were meaningless, slapping his shoulder on the way out. “Enjoy the party, DeMone.”

By the time I reached the elevator, my phone was already calling.

My dad’s voice came through. “Trevor?”

“I’ll take the Tokyo job.”

Chapter 43

Present

“So, you think her phone’s not working?”

“Yeah, she hasn’t gotten back to me either.”

Zach sighed. “What if something’s wrong?”

“Trust me. She just does this sometimes.”

“Disappear without notice? Are you sure she’s okay?” His voice took a worried turn, and it made me smile knowing he cared about Maria this much.

“She’ll turn up soon enough. In the meantime, I promise to put in a good word for you.”

“Thanks, Nat. I appreciate it. Listen…” Zach’s voice lowered. “Keep this between us, alright? But I really like her.”

I smiled. “Yeah, I can tell.”

“I’ve never been this messed up over a girl before. I don’t even know how to act around her. It’s like every time I see her, my mind blanks.”

“I’m pretty sure she likes you too.”

“Yeah?” I practically heard his smile through the phone.

“If she didn’t, she wouldn’t even look your way. She just… Takes a little while to open up.”

“I get that. I got no problem waiting.”

“Treat my sister well, yes?”

“Of course, Nat. I swear.”

A knock came from the front door, and my nerves spiked. “Good. Okay, I gotta go.”

“Talk soon.”

Hanging up, I placed my phone in my YSL clutch, making my way to the door. I looked through the peephole regardless of knowing who I’d see on the other side.

I took a deep breath before opening.

Trevor stood tall in the hallway. Fresh, black suit. White dress-shirt unbuttoned at the top. No tie. Omega watch on his wrist. Armani cologne.

Ferocity amid elegance.

He took me in, exhaling slightly. “You’re going to be the death of me.”

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