Chapter 040

Scott’s POV

“The order has been placed and it’ll be delivered in the next few hours, Sir,” My assistant’s voice sailed into my ears through the office phone.

“Good,” I returned the phone to its holder, ready to continue with work.

After my call with Vincenzo, I immediately called her and asked her to buy a proper engagement ring for Christina. My grandfather had made me promise to be at his place this weekend, and I had to prepare for it. Vincenzo was a very smart man and the tricks that had worked for Aunt Eunice wouldn’t be working for him. I’d have to brief Christina on all she needs to know about him, so we could make our supposed union more believable.

My gaze was still on the document I was reading through, with a pen in hand as I was required to sign if I was fine with the terms of the contract agreement. I was almost on the last page when my office door suddenly opened, and without bothering to raise my head, I addressed her, thinking she was my assistant, Lizzy.

“That was