Chapter Six
Monday morning, Tonia walked through the open door of Lexi’s office. Lexi couldn’t even see her assistant’s face because of the insane bouquet of flowers in her hands.
“Lexi, these just arrived for you.” Tonia’s voice pitched high with excitement. “You must have had a great weekend.”
She cleared a space on her desk for Tonia to set down the glass vase. “Well, these are pretty.” Lexi knew in her heart who’d sent them. No note necessary. She’d half-expected Derek to do something over-the-top. She admired the mass of fresh stems, from roses to lilies.
“And this came with it.” Tonia handed her an envelope with Alexis King handwritten across the front.
“Thanks.”
Tonia smiled and retreated to the outer office.
Lexi inhaled the floral arrangement before opening the envelope. Th
