Dating My Boyfriend's Uncle

e cologne and authority. Shawn, his right-hand man, was close behind, his expression stoic as he matched Liam's pac

ut a word, his face hard as granit

he scanned the contents. He suddenly froze, shock flashing across his usually composed fe

ntrigued by Shawn's react

tense. "Boss, you should

processed the sight before him. Photographs-clear and damning-showing Aria, his recent fling,

ess. He pulled a few pictures from the box, examining each one meticulously, his eyes

yet it carried the weight of betrayal. He dropped the photos back into the box

le way she can get to me," he ordered, his voice clipped

the finality in Liam's tone.

bitter memories behind him. He pulled his phone from his pocket and wal

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sorting through some kitchen supplies. The name Paul flashed on her scre

Reese sp

but distant tone. "Mr. Liam would like to invite you o

d by the sudden invitation. "Oh, sure. I'd be

Mr. Liam," Paul replie

dly chopping vegetables. "Chelsea, I won't be here for d

nt in her eyes. "Oh, okay. Guess I'll h

n't look so glum. You're in Columbia! Go out, explore a l

it didn't quite reach her eye

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everything else about him. The house was designed with sophistication in mind, all smoot

, his usual cold demeanor softened just a bit as he greeted her with a nod. They excha

a casual dinner?" Reese quipped, sensing

You're right. My birthday's coming up, and, as usual, my mother

us. "So, why not tell her no

she's got her expectations. Plus, there's always my annual party to consider. I

nt of opportunity. "Actually, I

n eyebrow. "I

and the potential this could hold for her. "She's talented and could make sure

"Alright. Set up a date with Paul. I'll make sure eve

th the outcome. "You won'

help the feeling of satisfaction settling within her. Not only had she secured an opportunity f

Liam. "I should get going now," she said, her tone light but carryi

e. "No worries. Thanks for coming

k with Paul tomorrow to set everything in motion for the party," she

t well," Liam replied, his voice

aused for a brief moment, glancing bac

hing her go before turning his atten

right-hand man, his expression softening. "I need to

derstood. Want me to arrange the

Just make sure everything's sec

ed up his phone, a faint smile on his face