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Reese’s smile is something that always soothed Axel’s heart, but right now, the smile saturating her face seeded a looming rage deep inside his chest.

"Ms. MsBride." He called when he got to where they were standing.

Reese turned to look at him, the smile on her face slowly fading.

"Good evening, Mr. Griffin." She greeted.

"Good evening." He said, then darted his gaze at Zayn and stretched his hand forward for a handshake. "Good evening."

Zayn stared at his extended hand warily for a few seconds before he reluctantly took it. "Good evening."

"Can you excuse us, please?" "I need to see my assistant." Axel said so in the most polite way possible, despite the anger and jealousy clawing at his chest.

"No, I can’t." Zayn said this without a change in his countenance. "You can see her during work hours." But right now, we are busy."

Axel darted his gaze at Reese. "Ms. McBride, please, can we talk?"

Before she could reply, Chloe appeared from nowhere and hooked her arm around Axel’s arm.