Chapter 31 - No Such Thing As Happy Endings

Austin

“Miss Althea, thanks for gracing us with your presence.”

“Cut the bullshit, Austin,” she leans closer, “I’ve never seen you so distracted before, I can understand the launch party but in a business meeting?”

“You have no right to lecture me, the team is in top shape and catering to all your needs.”

“I’m not talking about that. I’m a friend telling you right now to get your shit together,” she glances at my assistant. I follow suit. “Why are you letting that happen?”

Tommy is handing her a glass of water.

“You’re not even being subtle about it anymore,” Althea said. We both watch as Tommy gives the girl some biscuits.

I clench my fists and face Althea instead.

“What is it to you?” I said in a menacing tone. A warning. I’m getting defensive, we both know it but I have no clue where this conversation is going and it irks me.

“Your tone might work with your subordinates but it doesn’t on me,” she challenged me.

“Feisty.”