Alex POV “Thanks Sylvia,” I say, and she nods and gives me a disapproving look, before she leaves. What is up with her? “Hi Jasmine, long time no see,” I say, as she smiles and walks inside. “It’s good to see you, Alex. And who is this young lady?” she asks, smiling at Bella. “This is my mate and fiancé, Bella Benoit, soon to be Stone. Bella, this is Jasmine Wright.” I say, by way of introduction. She comes over and shakes Bella’s hand, before she hugs me. “Hmm, let’s hear what she has to say. I already don’t like her, but I will play along,” Bella says in my mind. I just look at her, but don’t comment just yet. “Have a seat,” I say, showing her to sit at my conference table. She sits down and so do I, but pull Bella into my lap, before she can sit on the chair next to me. She rolls her

