Divorced Heiress
Chapter 68

I arrived at the company in my Rolls Royce, everything looked just as I remembered it and I felt so goo my fist and walked back to Jack's desk.

-Who left this here?- I asked him, showing him the roses that I had taken from my office as he stood u -Mr. Paul left them, he came very early with his parents. He said. I looked at the roses and took the no -These roses can't compare to your beauty. Welcome to Paris.-

I let out a bitter laugh and put the note back in its place, before placing the arrangement on Jack's de

e back at work, the only place where I could keep my mind clear. As I entered my office, I found a arrangement of red roses on my desk. I picked them up in his seat and looked at me dubiously.

t peeped out between them, I quickly opened it and read it.

Definitely, this man wouldn't give up until he got what he wanted, but he was very wrong about me. In New York, I had allowed him to get close to me, because I thought it would be worth giving someone who really deserved it a chance and rebuilding my life, however, now I realized that all his efforts were to achieve whatever his mother had planned.

-Throw them away.- I ordered Jack, who looked astonished before looking at the beautiful arrangemer -Throw them away? Are you sure?- He asked incredulously and I nodded my head in response. -Of course I'm sure.- I said, looking at the note resting on the roses with indifference. -Has anyone els -Yes, his parents are with Mr. Lancaster and Mr. Ferrer, they're touring the facilities and he's going to s surprise to know that my father was already with the pair of men, personally showing them around the -Has everyone agreed to arrive early? Or am I the one who's late?-

-Thank you, Jack, I'll be in Vincent's office.- I gave him a smile and started to go to Vincent's office, but -Have the lawyers given you an answer?-

-They're currently working on it, I'll let you know as soon as they respond.-

ed?- I quickly changed the subject.

em their new offices before the professional team of each brand representative arrives. Mr. Vincent is in the president's office. He said. I couldn't hide my company.

ay there, I remembered something important. I quickly went back to Jack's desk, getting close enough to speak without anyone passing by overhearing.

I nodded with a smile and before resuming my walk to Vincent's office, I took a rose from the arrangement back held in his hand. -Thank you very much.-

Vincent was on the phone when I entered his office, he smiled from ear to ear when he saw me and pointed to the chair in front of his desk for me to sit.

-I need it as soon as possible. No, this case can't wait until tomorrow. No, it's impossible by the end offternoon.- I looked at him amused as I listened to his cold and authoritative tone, it was rare to hear him like that, but I knew that when it came to business, Vincent was a completely different person than the Vincent I saw every day. -I'll give you a maximum of two hours.-

After saying that, he ended the call without waiting for a response from the other side.

-Good morning, musketeer, did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed?- I asked playfully and magically, his cold voice changed immediately.

-No, of course not, I was just complaining about the audit, they intend to do it tomorrow, we can't wait that long.-

All trace of amusement disappeared from my face as he said that and I looked at him with a serious expression.

-What have they told you? Everyone is in the company, they will realize.- I said worried, as the Dubois had been in the company early in the morning. If they found out we were doing an audit, they'd know that we were more aware of their affairs than they thought. -Don't worry about that, it will be so discreet that you won't even notice.- I calmed down a little, although I was still uneasy just imagining someone noticing.

-In any case, I will make everyone leave the company before the audit starts, I will be more at ease.- Vincent nodded in agreement and his gaze fell on the rose he had in his hand. Immediately, I stretched out my arm to hand it to him. -For you.- -Sarah, please, I had never been given a rose in my life, where did you get this?- He said, hiding his amused face, although he didn't make much effort, as he let out a laugh when he took the rose in his hands. -Thank you.-

-Well, I'll be the first, what's wrong with that?- I looked disdainfully at my nails, before giving a response that maybe he wouldn't take so well. -Paul left me a bouquet in the office.- As soon as I said that, the rose slipped from his hand, falling onto his desk. -Sarah, if you're joking... God, have you given me a rose that traitor gave you? Why did you accept it?- I sat calmly in my seat, not giving too much importance to the matter.

-I have had it thrown away.- I clarified before he got upset over something unimportant.

He picked up the rose again and before he could respond, the door of his office opened, grabbing both of our attention. My father's head appeared and a smile came across his face.

-Oh, here you are. Come in, please.- My father said, stepping aside to clear the way, then Alexander and Julian appeared, both in impeccable suits.

I stood up from my seat when I saw them enter and secretly smiled at Alexander's injured lip, his wound taking a while to heal.

-Welcome.- Vincent and I said in unison.

I shook hands with both of them as a greeting and Vincent did the same.

-This is the presidency office. As you already know, Vincent is currently taking my place. Sarah and Vincent will be in charge of everything, don't hesitate to go to them in case of any unforeseen events or concerns.- My father explained briefly and I moved uneasily in my place because Alexander kept his gaze fixed on me, as if I were the one speaking.

-The company has exceeded my expectations, all the spaces are well distributed, the machinery is of the best quality as well as the materials, have we seen everything? The only thing left is Ms. Sarah's office, am I wrong? I mean, if this time Mr. Vincent is not occupying her seat, Ms. Doinel.- Alexander spoke casually about the company until he touched on the topic of my office.

I knew he said it because the last time he was in this company, with his mother, Vincent took my seat in my office and stood up for me.

Bad memories.

I smiled without showing my teeth before speaking.

-You have a good memory, Mr. Lancaster.- I said indifferently, while looking at him with a slightly arched eyebrow.

-Sarah, would you join us in your office?- My father intervened as if he suspected that we would start a discussion like the one we had on the Jet at any moment.

-Of course.- I replied calmly and looked at Vincent. -Don't let it wither.- I told him, referring to the rose still in his hand.

Without further ado, and without looking at anyone, I left the office before everyone else to guide them to my office. Upon entering, my father gave Alexander and Julian a quick talk, and I remained silent, remembering as a real masochist the day Alexander traveled to Paris to talk to me and the first thing that came to mind was hiding in the bathroom.It wasn't very mature of me, but in that moment, the last thing I wanted was to see him or exchange a single word with him.

How ironic, now I would have him lurking in the company for a year.

When my father finished his tour, he invited Alexander and Julian to settle into their respective offices and left, because he had left my mother with Patrick and the Dubois.

I said goodbye to everyone and Julian was the first to leave. Alexander walked to the door and just when I thought he was finally going to leave my office, he stopped at the door and closed it behind him before walking towards me slowly. I stood in my place unable to hide my surprise and confusion, I was astonished looking at him with a furrowed brow.

-What are you doing? You must go to your office.- I said angrily at his audacity, who does he think he is?

-What is there between Vincent and you?- He asked, ignoring what I had just said. I looked at him confused, not understanding at all what he was referring to.

Vincent and me?

Soon I understood what was happening and couldn't help but laugh in his face, as if he had just told me a good joke.

-Mr. Lancaster, are you having a jealous scene?- I asked amused, and I didn't need him to speak to get an answer, his dark gaze said it all.

-I saw you hugged and I heard you last night. 'Princess, don't overthink.' 'Don't worry, I'll take care of you like the little princess you are. You gave him a rose!- I laughed again at his poor imitation of Vincent and how funny he looked making such a silly jealous scene. -Sarah...-

-Mr. Lancaster, first of all, I don't have to give you any explanations. However, since you made me laugh, I will remind you that Vincent is my cousin, almost like a brother to me and a very overprotective one. It's normal for you to see such a display of affection between us. And second, have you been spying on me?- The idea that Alexander had heard our conversation left me frozen, although if he had heard more, he wouldn't have misinterpreted last night's situation.

-I'm not spying on you, I got lost looking for the bathroom... For God's sake, how many times do I have to tell you not to treat me like a stranger?- I looked at him with a raised eyebrow, not believing the first thing he said.

When I was about to refute, the office door opened and I realized that Paul stood still at the sight of Alexander's back.

I didn't think twice and approached Alexander, close enough to hug him by the neck. Judging by the tension in his body, I knew I caught him by surprise. However, it didn't take long for his arms to wrap around my waist, embracing me in a warm hug that almost made me shudder.

I swallowed, closing my eyes, ignoring the nerves that magically appeared in my system, and until now I didn't know why, or maybe I did, but I was bothered to think about it.

Damn, I also have a good memory.

I opened my eyes, coming back to reality, focusing on the objective I wanted to achieve with this hug, and cleared my throat before speaking.

-Don't say it again, I won't do it again, Alex.-