My least favourite way of waking up? Definitely by phone call—especially when the one calling was my dad.
“Hello…” I slurred sleepily, rubbing my eyes to adjust to the light. “You’re my least favourite person right now.”
“Did you think informing me that you were now engaged to Ashton Pierce was nothing important?!”
I rolled my eyes. “Jeez, what does it matter if I tell you how our date went?”
I heard him groan, probably wondering for the nth time how I only got his good looks and mom’s wit. “It’s important for my business—“
“I remember our last face-to-face conversation ending with you saying that my half-brother would be the one to inherit your company. I’m not asking Ashton to do anything that would benefit your company—“
“Lucas isn’t the one inheriting my company,” My lips pursed
