Page 48 of Dirty Billionaire

Knox slaps me on the back. “Good to see you happy, Dad.”

I smile and pull him into a hug. He’s not the cuddliest of my children but today is a special day.

“Thanks for calling me on my bullshit. I may have lost her if it wasn’t for you.”

“Not true. As Atlas says, you knocked her up.”

I chuckle, even though I do not approve of them saying it.

“Penelope loves you,” Knox states.

“She does. It doesn’t take anything from your mother and me, and in fact I feel at peace about it now.”

“Mom would have liked Penelope.”

I glance at my eldest son and smile. He’s matured so much in the past year.

“Daxton Phillips, our CEO, has accepted another position in London. One he couldn’t refuse,” I tell Knox, and he twists his head around in surprise.

I found out a few weeks ago but wanted to mull over my decision before saying anything to anyone. Daxton has given me three months’ notice—the norm in any senior position—so I had time to sit and think.

As the majority shareholder in Montgomery Enterprises, I still have the voting power over who leads my company.

“And resigned,” I clarify. “Talk it over with Payton. If you’re ready, the job is yours.” I slap my son on the shoulder.

“Fuck.” Knox runs a hand over his mouth.

He’s waited for this all his life. Correction, he’sworkedhis whole life for this. If he wants to wait and spend more time with his family, that’s his call. He’s proven himself to be an amazing husband and father.

And businessman.

The decision isn’t mine.

It’s his.

“She’ll support my decision. I’m ready,” Knox says, emotion rich in his eyes.

“Then, congratulations Knox. You are the new CEO of Montgomery Enterprises.”

“Dad. Thank you.”

For the second time today, we hug and pride roars through me.

Penelope turns back to me after kissing everyone in the room and showing off her ring to the girls. I tuck her under my arm.

“Looks like we’re having another family wedding in the spring,” I say, kissing her forehead. “What do you say, sweetheart? April wedding?”

“In the Hamptons?” Penelope asks hopefully.

“I’m ringing Jacob right now.” Blake waves up his arm, meaning his brother, who owns a stunning beachfront mansion.

“Whatever you want.” I turn her into my arms as everyone breaks away.

“I love you,” she whispers softly.

“Forever.” I kiss her.

This one, I know, will be for the rest of my life. Both of my wives have a place in my heart, and I truly do feel blessed to have loved once and now love again.

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