"Shut up, Auden!" I yelled. "Calm down, Wade," Uncle Malkiel said. "If only you explained this, we would not be speculating. You should have been clear before you left the villa. And to find Vaughn in your office? It did not look good."We all went silent, and the office door was knocked on. Damien walked in. "Sir, the media wants an interview with you. Vera Bexley, Sam Bexley, and Mayor Everett all have requested to meet you.""I am not available to meet anyone," I murmured. "Cancel all my meetings.""The Milan office called. The call is scheduled in an hour," Damien stated. "Sh*t. Okay, fine. I need to clear things up. The exhibition is this Friday. Send out a press release, Auden. Direct the media to another story. That the exhibition will be open to all. Anyone can attend the event. Change the exhibition from the garden to the main exhibition hall. Have a call with Elaine to discuss these latest changes."Auden nodded and left the office. "You need to call your Pa and inf

VAUGHN'S POVWade Malkiel's words made me rush to the men's room. I got into the cubicle, unzipped my pants, and grabbed some toilet paper as I grabbed my c*ck and shamelessly came into my hands. He had made me shatter into an orgasm just from his words. I was screwed. I got out of the cubicle and washed my face. Wade's voice and his dreams made me shudder with need. When I walked back to the gazebo, I saw him standing by the sea. He looked lost in thought and every step that I took toward him made my body burn.I suddenly realized that I had gotten shy around him."Why did you run?" His piercing gaze burned into me. Turning around I shook my head in answer. I was not ready to tell him that his words just made me come. I suspected he knew, and I started walking toward the car. He caught up with me and laced his fingers with mine.We left Bullata bay and headed to his villa. On arrival, he instructed the guards to open the door since he did not want to be photographed. Mr. Eli Ma

"What the f*ck do you think you are doing brat," I whispered in shock. He moved back, turned around, and said, "Let's take pictures for the papers, Wade." I smirked and shook my head as the cameras flashed and Vaughn grinned from ear to ear. His mother's face was priceless but what made me laugh out loud was the look on Vera Bexley's face. It was in between disgust and embarrassment. Leaning down to whisper in Vaughn's ear, I reprimanded him. "Why did you not prepare me for this? You should be punished." He turned to look into my eyes, our mouths were inches apart. The excitement in the hall was deafening and I took a step back from him while his eyes twinkled in mischief. "That's enough," I scolded. I walked away from his table and went to sit with Pa. I ignored all the media questions or invites for an interview while Pa kept laughing his heart out as we ate dinner. Sam Bexley walked over after the event was finished and Uncle Malkiel was the first to stand up in defense.

VAUGHN'S POV I had dragged Wade out of bed on Sunday morning to go sailing. I smiled cheekily knowing well that I had made the right decision to get Wade out of Valletta. I wanted us to make up and talk, before getting back to the chaos we left behind.I had rented out a yacht and now we were deep in the Mediterranean enjoying the breeze and the view. Wade was sulking because I had dragged him out of bed while he wanted to rest. We only had today to keep each other company since tomorrow we have to return to Valletta. "You do know that I am the president of the holdings. I can always delegate," Wade complained. "I planned this for us. Why do you always have to be difficult?" I scolded him. "We have a lifetime, Vaughn," he stated."You better keep your word," I laughed.His body demeanor changed, and he leaned back on the railing and closed his eyes. I could tell that he wanted to relax and enjoy the scenery. I steered the yacht closer to the destination, shut the engine, and

The next day flew by and by evening Elaine was pacing up and down the west wing while I tried to reach Gideon. He picked up on the fourth ring. "Where the hell are you?" "We had a last-minute meeting with Pa's office. Please proceed without me. I will join you later," Gideon said and disconnected the call. Elaine huffed and muttered, "Why the hell did he not communicate this earlier?""He has been trying to secure a meeting with the Secretary of State about Ma's issue," I informed Elaine."Okay, let us go. I'm so nervous," Elaine whispered, making me laugh. "Why do you sound like a bride going to meet the groom's parents?" I jested. "Tsk, I bet you were as nervous as I was when you visited the Malkiel villa the first time," Elaine laughed. We were laughing as we walked out of the west wing and found Ma by the foyer all dressed up and waiting."You said we are going for dinner, right?" Her eyes sparkled. We sped off on the Valletta roads and arrived at the Malkiel villa.