“He's Gone, I Lost Him.”

MADELYN.

What in God's name was I doing? Gripping the ends of the shirt I had on, I literally froze to the spot with mouth half opened. Maybe the words froze too.

I couldn't say a thing, no matter how hard I tried.

“ What does it seem like she's doing, CEO Black?”

Oh hell yeah, it's Xavier to the rescue. On any other day, I'd be glad he said a thing in my defense, but not today, and not to Jason either.

“ Xavier, just shut the fuck up!”

Great, at least I didn't go dumb. I can finally speak.

I catch Xavier winking at Jason. Something doesn't feel right though. It's like they knew each other and from the way, Jason kept shooting him a death glare, I'm pretty sure they ain't the best of friends either.

“ Madelyn, ask this man to leave. We were in the middle of something before he barged in like he owned the house!”

“ Hey, uncle Xavier, that's my dad you are talking about!” Chloe points a finger at Xavier as she stood up for