Page 113 of Shadowed Obsession

8:52 a.m. | 12 days after ‘the last incident’

“You’re in a good mood today,” I say, as my cousin enters the boardroom.

“It’s a special occasion. You might order your first hit today. I feel like a proud mother,” she responds, smiling as she shrugs.

Regina stuns in a black pantsuit with a lace bralette peeking from her cleavage and gold hoops. Her dark curly hair is straightened in a side part and secured in a polished low ponytail cascading down her back. Her signature red lipstick sets off the look with a pop of color.

“For a woman who slays, you slay,” I admit.

“Ahh. A double entendre. Okay,Hov,” she says with a bright smile. “Thanks.”

She doesn’t look like she came in today to premeditate a potential murder, but neither do I.

My eyes catch on her wine stiletto nails as her handgun clunks on the mahogany conference table. She pulls out her chair and dives straight in.

“Now, let’s talk shop. It’s up to you if Dax Hale dies or goes to prison. Both are viable options, but the latter won’t be much fun forme,” she says, raising a brow with a smirk. “I want you to give this some thought, because either choice will require a lot of fucking hands to clean the mess after me.”

Her phone trills, buzzing on the table, and she glances at it.

“Ah, hold on, Audrey is calling. She’s watching the kids. I’ll be right back,” she informs me, standing to tuck her gun back in her waistband.

I don’t think she needs the gun for a phone call when her bodyguard is here, but I can’t say I don’t understand.

“Tell her I said hi!” I call after her.

“I will,” she says over her shoulder as she exits the room, dashing past Mr. Price who is on her heels. I guess he’s not happy about her breaking away from her security detail.

Maybe I should’ve told her about the stalking, could’ve learned some pointers.

My thoughts are interrupted when a few texts fly in from the group chat. It couldn’t have come at a better time. I miss my girls so much, and it’s weird not being able to tell themeverythingthat’s going on.

Skye Daddy

How are things with the new chiropractor?

Lo

OMG yes! You haven’t given us any details!

I know we’ve all been busy, but I have to know.

Skye Daddy

Exactly!

We gotta live vicariously through someone’s dick appointments.

I will share an update on the chiropractor soon. Hold me to it!

Regina’s in town and we’re in a meeting.

Skye Daddy

Don’t think we’re gonna forget either.

I actually will forget.

Lo

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