Page 66 of Ruined Promises

The crowd applauses, and my friends throw in a few screams. My cheeks flush in embarrassment, and I want to hide behind my clipboard.

“What is he doing?” Hadley leans over, whispering in my ear. I shrug and shake my head because, honestly, I have no clue where he’s going with this.

“Without her, this party would not be what it is today. I watched the countless hours she spent preparing every little detail to be perfect. Lexi is not only important to this company, but she is important to me. I am sure you’re wondering where I’m going with this, and I promise you I’m not crazy. I also promise that I’m almost done and will let you all get back to enjoying yourselves, but I needed the world to know that I am head over heels in love with Lexi Baker, and as long as she will still have me, I am hers for the taking. Have a good evening.”

I can feel everyone’s eyes on me, and I feel the sweat dripping down my back from nerves. Ben Harrington, the CEO of Maritime Media, just announced in front of most of the town that he’s in love with me.

“What the hell are you doing still standing here, Lex, go get your man,” Hadley more or less shouts.

I push through the crowd, making my way to the podium, and end up meeting Ben halfway, where I jump directly into his arms, slamming my mouth onto his.

We ignore the hoots and the hollers around us. All that matters is that he is mine, and I am his.

“What about Dominic and his threats?” I ask when we break the kiss.

Ben brushes the hair out of my face, peppering kissing to my forehead as he sets me back down on my feet. “He won’t be a problem anymore, to anyone. I took care of it. I told you, Lex, it’s you and me against the world.”

I like the sound of that. “Promise?” I press up on my toes, our mouths so close, I can feel his breath on my skin, sending goose bumps all over my body.

“Promise.”

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