The Billionaire’s Revenge

Chapter thirteen

Zander’s POV

Jade was amazing. For a minute, I thought she might just let them keep going, but out of nowhere, she turns around and digs into them.

I’m glad I was there to see her shine. Oh, did she shine.

That she did. Maybe next time, they won’t be so eager to bully her, but I doubt it. I was talking with the men.

They told me that they made a pact to always protect her. They are so proud that she’s your wife.

They have the utmost respect for her.

Lincoln, with what she did, you know they are going to come after her. Yes, we all figured that.

The men want to protect her from a distance so they don’t make her feel like she’s in a cage. They want to rotate shifts so she always has someone with her.

That sounds like a good ideal. Get some new faces, ones that Sharron hasn’t seen before.

I know you’ve been training some new recruits. Does anyone stand out in particular?

One who can be her assistant but still protect her at the same time. I think Grace would be great. She’s the same age as your wife. She’s very intelligent, and she was at the top of her class in combat.

Bring her in. Let me have a talk with her.

I can have her here within the hour. Great! I’m going to ask Jade to come at the same time.

I want them to run into each other and see how they hit it off. Have Jade and Grace both meet in the coffee shop downstairs.

Tell Jade I had an emergency meeting. As for Grace, tell her to wait for you there.

Lincoln steps out to make a call to Grace, she answers right away, “I need you to come to the Walker corporate office.”

Be here within the hour, not a problem, Sir, I’ll be there within the hour. Wait for me downstairs in the coffee shop. I will explain everything when you get here.

At the same time, Zander’s calling Jade and telling her he needs her to come and meet him in the coffee shop downstairs. Is everything alright, Zander?

I have a few things I want to go over with you. Lincoln will pick you up personally. Alright, Zander, I’ll be waiting. See you soon.

It wasn’t long before Lincoln was at the estate to pick me up. Is everything okay? Yes, I think he just wanted to see you. I blush.

I… I’m sure that’s not the reason. How do you know? How are you so sure that’s not what he wants?

Stop playing with me, Lincoln. Sighing, you honestly don’t give yourself enough credit.

Jade blushes. Thank you, Lincoln. I’m only telling you the simple truth. As we pull up at the Walker Corporation, Jade, Lincoln says,

Zander is running a little behind. He had an emergency meeting that he had to attend. He said he will meet you in the coffee shop once he was done.

No problem. As Jade steps out of the car and walks towards the coffee shop. At the same time, Grace shows up, holding the door open for her. Thanks. Anytime!

Will they hit off? I’m positive they will.

Jade and Grace are both outgoing. They will do just fine.

We watch the cameras as both women enter, buy coffee, and sit down at different tables.

Grace was looking at her phone while Jade was reading a file. We were about to give up till Sharron shows up with Rose.

Sharron grabs the file Jade was looking at. Give it back! Why are you even here, smirks Sharron. I could ask you that same question.

Why are you bothering my fiancé? You’re delusional, Jade grits out. Watch what you’re saying, shouts Rose. I’m only telling her the truth.

Grace stands up and walks over. She doesn’t say anything at first.

Who told you that you could talk? When did I need permission from you whether I could talk or not!

Don’t talk to Sharron that way! Yells Rose. Wow, two on one must make you feel just amazing!

Sharron never takes her eyes off of Jade. Get out of here, this doesn’t concern you.

Well, you see, that’s where you’re wrong. I was enjoying my coffee and playing on my phone till you both came in here causing a scene.

How about you both leave, and I can go back to enjoying my coffee? Who are you to tell us what to do? Rose grits her teeth.

Jade laughs, Ms., you’re wasting your time on the brainless. Oh, Grace laughs. Yeah, it’s like the blind leading the blind.

Yeah, I can see that, chuckles Grace. Who… Sharron starts to say as a bunch of security come into the shop. Ma’am, I’m going to have to ask both of you to leave.

You have no right to tell me what to do! Do you even know who my fiancé is? Why don’t you tell me?

I would love to know, smirks the security guard. He’s only your boss, Mr. Walker. The guard laughs.

Mr. Walker does not have a fiancé; he’s married, and I know for sure neither of you two are her.

Guards grab both of them and throw them out. You can’t… Sharron stopped mid-sentence as she saw Lincoln looking straight at her.

Don’t touch me, shouts Rose. Let’s go, Rose, but! I said let’s go. Fine! You think you won? This is just the beginning. They both turn around and stomp out the door.

Grace was about to walk away when Jade calls out to her. Ms.? Grace turns back around, can I help you? I wanted to say thanks. No need for that.

I hate when people gang up on one person. My name is Jade, would you like to sit? Yeah, sure, I’ve got some time before my meeting.

Oh, you’re meeting someone here? Yes, he’s running late. Yeah, I know how that is; my husband got called into a meeting at the last minute.

My name is Grace, nice to meet you, Jade. It took me a few minutes to figure out this was Mr. Walker’s wife.

I put it together when I saw Lincoln standing outside watching. We talked about anything and everything; I never laughed so hard.

Mr. Walker is really lucky to have her. We were exchanging numbers when Zander and Lincoln walked in. Zander leaned over and kissed me on my head.

My face turned red at the display of intimacy. Sorry, love, that it took me so long. No worries, I was just getting to know Grace.

Ms. Summer, glad you made it. Grace bowed slightly to both. You know Lincoln? Yes, he’s my boss. I just didn’t know you were Mr. Walker’s wife.

Oh. Zander, I gave Grace my number; that won’t be a problem, will it? Zander chuckles, no, it’s not a problem at all. I was hoping to make Grace your assistant.

If that’s something you both would want, Lincoln and Grace could work together to coordinate our schedules.

Jade looks at Grace, is that something you would be interested in? Of course, I’m in if you are. Great! Let’s go upstairs, so Grace can sign her contract.

We will meet you up there, I need a few minutes with Ms. Summers. Excellent, will see you both upstairs.

Zander reaches out my hand. I gently take his, and we both walk out of the coffee shop together.