Tempting the Billionaire and His Heir

CHAPTER 63

Alexa arrived home to find Cody sitting on the couch, watching TV. When he heard the door open, he quickly turned around and his expression immediately changed to one of shock when he saw Alexa standing there.

“What are you doing here?” he asked, jumping up from the couch.

Alexa took a deep breath before answering. “I got suspended from work for a week,” she replied, her voice shaking slightly.

Cody’s eyes widened. “What? Why?” he asked, looking concerned.

Alexa took a seat on the couch and told Cody everything that had happened. She told him about the party at Nolan’s and how she had been drugged by him. She told him about the video that Kathy had shown Anthony and how she had been suspended along with the rest of the staff.

Cody’s face grew angrier as she spoke. “That’s not fair,” he said. “You didn’t do anything wrong.”

Alexa shook her head. “I should have reported it to Anthony right away. I should have known better.”

Cody sat down beside her and put his arm around her. “Don’t be so hard on yourself,” he said. “You’re only human. Besides, it’s not like you were the one who threw the party.”

Alexa leaned her head on Cody’s shoulder, grateful for his support. “I know,” she said. “But I still feel like I let Anthony down.”

Cody hugged her tightly. “Anthony will understand,” he said. “He’s a good guy.”

Alexa nodded, feeling a little better. “Yeah, I know,” she said. “He’s been really understanding about the whole thing. I’m just glad I didn’t lose my job.”

Cody smiled at her. “Me too,” he said. “Now let’s just relax and enjoy our time off together.”

Alexa smiled back at him, feeling grateful to have someone like Cody in her life. She knew that with him by her side, she could get through anything.

Alexa had been enjoying her day off at home, lounging on the couch and watching TV when she heard a commotion outside. It was Cody, yelling at his gang mates for yet another failed robbery. Alexa sighed, wondering when Cody would finally realize that his life of crime wasn’t going to get him anywhere.

Just then, there was a knock at the door. Alexa got up to answer it, wondering who it could be. She was surprised to find Jade and her boyfriend, David, standing on her doorstep.

“Hey, Alexa!” Jade said, smiling brightly. “We just wanted to drop by and say hi.”

Alexa smiled back. “Hey, Jade! Hey, David! Come on in.”

The couple followed her into the living room, where Cody was still shouting outside.

“So, how’s work been treating you?” Jade asked, sitting down on the couch.

Alexa sighed. “It’s been rough. I got suspended for a week because of that party at Anthony’s house.”

David raised an eyebrow. “What party?”

Alexa rolled her eyes. “Long story. Let’s just say I screwed up and got caught.”

Jade nodded sympathetically. “Well, we all make mistakes. The important thing is that you learn from them.”

Alexa smiled gratefully. “Thanks, Jade. That means a lot.”

Just then, Cody burst into the room, his face red with anger.

“Who the hell are these people?” he shouted, glaring at Jade and David.

“Cody, calm down,” Alexa said, trying to keep her voice even. “These are my friends, Jade and David.”

Cody scoffed. “Friends? More like spies, if you ask me.”This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

David stood up, his fists clenched. “Listen, man, I don’t want any trouble. We’re just here to hang out with Alexa.”

Cody sneered. “Yeah, right. Like I’m gonna believe that.”

Jade stepped forward, putting a hand on David’s arm. “Look, Cody, we’re not here to cause any problems. We just wanted to say hi and see how Alexa was doing.”

Cody hesitated for a moment, then grudgingly nodded. “Fine. But you guys better watch your backs.”

Alexa sighed, wishing Cody would learn to trust people a little more. She chatted with Jade and David for a while longer, catching up on their lives and discussing work-related issues.

As soon as Jade brings up the topic of Anthony, Alexa’s heart races a bit faster. She knows that her friend Jade is the kind of person who loves to gossip and pry into other people’s love lives.

Alexa hesitates for a moment, wondering if she should divulge too much information. But then she decides to share some of her thoughts with her friend.

“Well,” Alexa starts slowly, “Anthony is a really great guy. He’s smart, funny, and he’s really kind to me. But I don’t think of him that way. He’s my boss, and I have to maintain a professional relationship with him.”

Jade’s eyes widen in surprise. “Really? You’re not attracted to him at all?”

Alexa shrugs. “I mean, he’s definitely good-looking, but that’s not really what’s important to me. I think he’s a great person, and I enjoy working for him.”

Jade nods, looking a bit disappointed. “I see. Well, I guess that’s good for you. But I have to admit, I was hoping for some juicy gossip.”

Alexa laughs. “Sorry to disappoint you. But trust me, there’s nothing going on between us.”

Jade grins mischievously. “Well, maybe there could be. You never know.”

Alexa rolls her eyes, but she can’t help but feel a bit flattered by Jade’s words. She knows that her friend means well, but she also knows that getting involved with her boss would be a risky move.

“I don’t think that’s a good idea,” Alexa says firmly. “Like I said, we have a professional relationship, and I don’t want to jeopardize that.”

Jade nods, looking thoughtful. “I understand. But just think about it, okay? You never know what could happen.”

Alexa smiles, but she knows that she won’t be thinking about it at all. She’s happy with her life the way it is, and she doesn’t want to complicate things by getting involved with her boss.

The two friends continue to chat for a while longer, discussing their work and personal lives. Alexa enjoys spending time with Jade, and she’s grateful to have a friend who she can talk to about anything.

Eventually, though, Jade has to go, and Alexa is left alone in her apartment once again. She sits on the couch, lost in thought, as she replays their conversation in her mind.

Despite what she said to Jade, she can’t help but feel a bit curious about Anthony. She wonders what it would be like to be with him, to have a romantic relationship with him.