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“Did my husband just leave me? Fuck this day!” I yelled out, both devastated and frustrated at the same time.

CHAPTER 16

LENNOX

Iwas so fucking pissed that I couldn’t think straight. I was not in control and it was because I was too trusting of those around me. How could I not fucking see what was going on? Not only did Raven know aboutthe ward,but she had access to it.

I hated this feeling. I couldn’t talk to Raven like we promised one another. If I stayed, I would’ve lost my shit and made everything worse. I had to take some time and get my head on straight. Since my father wouldn’t be here until late this evening, and I can’t talk to Raven without going ballistic, I thought I would call the one person that knew about everything that happens on Founder’s Island.

“Yeah,” Jagger answered the phone gruffly. I really needed this information, so I’m glad he was around.

“Hey, Jagger. It’s Lennox.”

“Well, Dr. Nash! How the fuck are ya? How’s that newlywed pussy?” I shook my head, this dude was fucking insane.

“Uh… I need to talk. Can you meet me? It’s about the Bishops.” I could hear the urgency in my own voice but it couldn’t be helped. I needed information that could potentially change my life. I made my way to the outer hall as I paced up and down. I didn’t want to get in the elevator and risk having the call drop before I could speak to Jagger.

“Yeah, man. I can meet you in ten at your place,” Jagger answered.

“Thanks, man.” I disconnected the call and rushed to get to my car.

I was impatiently punching the elevator button with my finger when I heard a sultry voice right behind me. I rolled my eyes because this was not the time for Felicity’s shit. I was avoiding her ass like the plague, but she couldn’t take a hint.

I’m not sure why she thought I would fuck around on Raven and with her of all people. It was my understanding that Felicity had worked for Dr. Bishops for years and was close to the family. Her coming on to me when I first moved here was just a matter of two single people flirting, now after I’m married, it made me question her character.

I’m not the type of man to cheat on my spouse, shit, I never cheated on a girlfriend, and even without knowing that about me she should’ve respected herself enough not to want to be some asshole’s side piece.

“Where are you running off to, Dr. Nash?” Felicity touched my back and it made me cringe. Here she was pushing up on me and her boss, my father-in-law, was laying in the ICU, you’d think she’d have a little more tact.

“Don’t touch me,” I growled, still stabbing the elevator call button.

“Touchy-touchy. I would’ve thought you’d be celebrating right now. If Alejandro dies, then you won’t be obligated to stay married to, Raven.” Felicity dropped a bomb of information like she was asking about the weather.

So I’ll be damned, there was a get-out clause in the contract. I was so busy worried about my career that I was looking at the wrong part of the contract. It was all moot at this point anyway. I might be pissed as fuck at my wife right now, but I’d never let her ass go.

“Dr.Bishops,” I stressed his last name for her benefit, “Will make a full recovery because I was his fucking surgeon.” I turned around to face her so she could see the malice in my face. I would fuck up her whole world without a second thought.

Felicity didn’t get the memo through her thick skull because she reached out to run her hand down my chest but I caught her hand. I squeezed her wrist as I bent down to threaten her once more. Before I could say a word, the elevator opened and Sasha Phillips stepped out.

Her light brown eyes widened before she rushed off down the hall. Sasha was Raven’s best friend, so I know she was going to tell her what she saw. Her husband standing close enough to kiss another woman holding her by the hand.

“Fuck!” I dropped Felicity’s wrist like it had burned me. I ran my hands down my face and let out a deep frustrated breath. It took everything in me not to strangle Felicity, especially when I looked up and she was grinning like a fucking Cheshire cat.

“I don’t know what you’re up to, but you stay the fuck away from me and my family.” My voice was as murderous as my face, and Felicity must’ve believed me this time because her smile dropped and she hurried away without another word.

I could run after Sasha and try to explain what she just saw, but it would make me look guilty. I didn’t want to speak to Raven right now anyway. I was still pissed that I was let to look like a fucking fool. Raven is my wife and she’s supposed to have my back. I should’ve been prepared forthe ward.

I finally made my way to the penthouse after flying through downtown Founder’s like a bat out of hell. When I reached my building, Jagger was walking into the front door. Johnny, the doorman greeted him with a nod and a smile. Usually, Johnny has a whole conversation for you. He knows everybody’s business in the entire building. But I guess if you’re the owner, a friendly greeting is all you get.

I catch up to Jagger as he casually strolls through the lobby. “Hey! Hanlon!” I call for his attention. He gives me a grin and we do a dap and a bro hug before getting on the elevator.

There’s no conversation until we are in the penthouse because we both know what this is. Conversations like these aren’t had in any public spaces, even a private elevator in a building that you own can come back to haunt you.

“Want a drink?” I ask as I head to our wet bar and fix myself a whiskey.

“It’s not even five o’clock yet. What the fuck is wrong with you?” Jagger scowls at me. I toss back my drink and fix me another one. I place my tumbler down on the coffee table and sit on the sofa. Jagger just watches me with a frown on his face.

“Sit the hell down asshole. You standing over me like some king is pissing me off,” I scowl back at him.

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