Chapter 40

Lexus.

I walked into my office with Dane beside me, already bracing myself for the storm brewing inside. My mother stood near my desk, arms crossed, her perfectly manicured nails tapping impatiently against her arm. She wasn't just angry—she was furious.

The moment I stepped in, she turned to face me, eyes blazing with disdain. "Lexus, I just found out that your wife is a slut."

Dane and I exchanged a look. His brow lifted slightly, but I could see the amusement flickering in his eyes.

I exhaled through my mouth, moving behind my desk to take my seat, but I didn't respond immediately. I knew how to deal with my mother—calm, measured, never giving her the reaction she wanted.

She took a step closer, slamming a small flash drive onto my desk. "Watch it for yourself."

I leaned back in my chair, glancing at the flash drive before meeting her gaze. "And what exactly am I supposed to see?"