Steamy Billionaire Series Collection

Mr. Wrong Eight part II

“And our work here is done! We guys should leave these two now,” Tina declared. “We prepared this for the two of you.”

“What about the food? We can’t eat this alone,” I said.

“This is your time.” She leaned over my ear and whispered, “You didn’t tell us that the younger Cavendish is your boyfriend. You’re very secretive.”

I laughed. “Thank you so much, guys.”

“Anything for you!” they said in chorus.

“Happy Birthday again, Julia.” Tina and Chloe hugged me, and they all left.

I slipped my arms around Henry’s waist as soon as they were gone. I buried my face in his chest and tried to hide my tears. I couldn’t face him because of what I did.

“What’s wrong? Aren’t you happy?”

“I’m happy. It’s just... It’s too much.”

I felt his fingers stroke my hair. “No, it’s not. Look at me, Julia…”

I slowly looked up at his face.

“I love you. I really do, so it’s not too much, okay? Nothing is ever too much.”

My mouth parted. I didn’t know how to respond. It was too sudden. Do I love him?“How did you know it was my birthday anyway?” I asked instead.

“Adam told me.”

“Adam?”

He smiled. “Yes, he told me last night. He said he’d be back today because it’s your birthday, and he’s here.”

I should probably ignore that. Henry was the one who made an effort. Adam didn’t even wish me.

“Can we just eat already?”

“Oh, of course.” Henry ushered me to the table. He courteously pulled a chair and let me sit first. Every single day, he was showing me that he was the right choice.

I wanted to divert my attention and focus on Henry alone, but I kept on thinking about Adam. Should I tell him that I’d been flirting with his brother so Adam and I could stop? Was this even the right time?

“Why are you staring at me like that?” he asked, as he was beginning to serve me a piece of steak. It even looked enticing, and it smelled good, but I had no right to feel at ease right now; I was betraying him.

“Nothing. It’s just... Adam knows about you offering me a job.”

“Well, I’m not surprised. Adam would have found out anyway,” he simply said.

“How could he know that? Did you tell him?”

“No, but I’m sure I mentioned it to Demi. She probably told him.”

I grunted. Demi and her mouth. “And you’re not even bothered?”

“No, besides Adam has a lot of explaining to do to me. Do you think I don’t know what’s happening between you and him?”

He knows“You know what I’m saying, and I am letting it go.”

“And how did you know this?”

“Demi told me everything. I heard about what you and Adam are planning. You don’t have to ask for his help to try to get to me. You see, you already got me.” His eyes softened, and he held my hand.

Damn. Adam probably told her because she was their friend. I knew I shouldn’t trust that beautiful face. She told Henry about Adam’s plan of helping me too, but Henry wasn’t aware of that until today…

Adam and I...

“I’m so sorry. I should’ve told you,” I whispered.

“I said, I love you, and it’s okay.”

Here we go again“You don’t have to answer me now.”

“I’ll tell you the truth. I like your brother, Henry,” I confessed. “I just like him because I… I’ve been working for him for two years. But you're always my choice.”Damn. What did I just say?

“ChoiceOf course, it would change everything. Why wouldn’t it? I was considering them as choices when I know who the right choice was. It was Henry. He was Mr. Right and Adam…

Well yes. He was definitely Mr. Wrong.

We were silent as we continued to eat our dinner—a creamy black peppercorn sauce lightly coating the steak and a bottle of Pinot Grigio. The food was delicious, but it didn’t excite my taste buds much. The noiselessness in the air was deafening, so I decided to speak.

“Henry, I just want to tell you that—”

“Dinner’s over,” he cut me. “I think we should continue this at my place. I just moved into a new penthouse.” He wiped his mouth with a napkin and put his utensils down.

“But I can’t leave Claire. She’s alone in the apartment.”

“Oh, I forgot.” He smiled at me this time. “Maybe at your place then. I’ll invite Claire next time so she won’t be alone.”

I smiled back. “Is that okay?”

“It’s okay. Your sister likes me.”

“Right. We should go down then. I’ll just tell your brother we are leaving.”

“Sure. I’ll just call someone to clean this stuff up.” Henry kissed my temple, and then he asked me to head down first.

When we reached the executive floor, I stepped into Adam’s office to tell him I was leaving. But to my bewilderment, I found an almost naked Demi on top of Adam. She wore only a black bra with her breasts almost bursting out and one strap down her shoulder.

I immediately caught my mouth to prevent myself from screaming. My stomach twisted in pure disgust.

Adam swiftly pushed away from Demi as soon as he saw me.

“Julia…”I stepped back, but I was caught by Henry, who appeared behind me. “Whoa! What the heck is this all about?”

Adam walked closer, ignoring his brother’s query, and tried to reach me. “Jules… it’s not what you think.”

“Don’t come any closer!” I concealed myself behind Henry.

His eyes and expression were filled with regret. “Julia…”Demi stepped on the ground gracefully and tried to fix her wrinkled skirt. Then, she put back and buttoned up her blouse.

“Hello, Henry,” she greeted, but she didn’t sound like herself. What the hell was going on?

“Take Julia out of here,” Adam instructed. “Please…”

“Why would I take her away? What’s going on here, Adam? Demi?”

“Please take her away. I can explain later.”

I let out a laugh of sheer disbelief. “I can leave on my own, Mr. Cavendish. I was about to leave anyway. You two should just continue what you’re doing.”

Demi flashed out a grin. “Who’s this girl with you, Henry?” she asked, looking at me. “Your new girlfriend?”

What? Didn’t we meet several times before? What act was she trying to pull now?

Adam sighed, then rested his hands on his waist. “It’s SofiaI frowned. Wait, what? Sofia?

“Sofia?”“I missed you, Henry,” she said.

This was sick. This couldn’t be happening. I moved away from Henry as well. I felt like I needed to puke.

“Can anyone tell me what the hell is happening here?” I demanded. And Sofia? Who or what“Your girlfriend’s asking you who I am. Why don’t we show her my love?” Demi hooked her arms around Henry’s neck and sensually smashed her lips to his. And Henry just stood there, letting her kiss him.

I gasped, covering my mouth in bewilderment. What the hell was wrong with these people? They’re crazy! What did I get myself into? I needed to breathe. I needed to get out of here.

I sprinted out of the room and headed towards the washroom. I turned the faucet on, and cold water streamed down. I hastily splashed water on my face and rinsed my mouth.

I was probably dreaming. That wasn’t real. It couldn’t be real. I gazed at my reflection and began to question myself.

Was this what I wanted?

Adam suddenly appeared in the mirror.

“Julia…”

“Get away from me!” I screamed. He was a part of this madness—whatever it was. I should run away.

He stepped closer. “Julia, let me explain."

I shook my head firmly. “No, stay away from me.”

“Don’t avoid me, Julia. You see, this is who I am. This is how “What can’t you tell me?” I spun around and faced him. “I don’t even know you anymore. You’re all sick. Both of you.” I began to cry hard. “Is this what you meant by you were sharing her?”

“What you saw earlier… it’s nothing. Nothing happened, believe me.”

I wiped my tears away and tried to compose myself. “I have to go. It’s my birthday, after all.”

“I don’t want you to leave like this. Just listen to me. Demi is sick. She has dissociative identity disorder.”

The world suddenly stopped spinning for me. What Adam said—if it was true—then that explained Demi’s behavior. However, I wouldn’t be able to understand their bond to her. Obviously, they still wanted her.

“But you two don't! So get away from me, please.”

I turned away and headed out. Hastily, I pressed the elevator button to open, then I stepped inside, but Adam followed me and slid inside.

“I don’t want her,” he hissed. “I want you. All this crazy stuff, this is what I wanted to tell you all along, but I didn’t have the chance. Nothing happened between us. If you just let me explain.”

I didn’t answer. I gave up. I needed to know what’s happening.

“I won’t deny anything. You saw me… us.“And then you two ended up lying on your desk, and you’re about to fuck her?” I snapped. “That, I couldn’t stomach.”

“That isn’t what’s going on,” he said tightly, then he pushed me to the elevator’s wall and pressed onto my body. “That isn’t how it’s supposed to look if I was trying to fuck someone,” he breathed on my neck. “She was all over me, not the other way around.”

I gulped my dry throat. “Then what did she want from Henry?”

He finally released me and stepped back. “She always wants Henry. She asked me to call him.”

“And you were really going to call him?”

“Of course not!” he hissed incredulously. “I knew he was with you.”

My shoulders fell. “Why did he let her touch him?”

“This was what I was trying to tell you,” he said softly. “I told you, you don’t know my brother very well. Demi was the reason why Henry had a breakdown in the past. I can see now how he likes you, Julia, but when it comes to Sofia, he couldn’t avoid her.”

“How did it turn out this way? He said he loved me. I need an explanation. There has to be a reason.”

“Whatever his reason, are you going to forgive him?”

I shook my head. “I don’t know.”

“Hey, I’m sorry you had to see all that. I’m sure Henry is as confused as I am right now. But I think you should go home and take a rest. You wouldn’t be able to speak to him after what you saw.”

I took his hand away. “Adam, I don’t know if I can rest in this situation. I’m so confused.”

“But you still have to rest, Julia,” he cut me off. “Come on, I’ll drive you home.”

“I want to be alone,” I refused. “I don’t need you or anyone right now.”

“I wasn’t asking.” He grabbed my hand and brought me outside.