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The Billionaire’s Sudden Bride
Chapter 80
Summer’s POV
I slipped quietly into the gleaming kitchen pausing at the threshold to take in the unexpected sight. Brandon stood at the stre, his movements precise and efficient as he tossed ingredients into a sizzling pan.
He sensed my presence without turning, his hands never stopping their work. After a moment, he glanced over his shoulder, dark eyes finding mine with unerring accuracy. “Why aren’t you sitting will your friends?”
“We’re all just sitting there while you’re doing all the work, I replied stepping further into the kitchen. My eyes tracked his movements, noticing how methodical he was even with something a mundane as cooking. Each motion was deliberate, nothing wasted. “Need any help?”
His hands paused briefly over the pan, and I caught the slight lift of his eyebrow before he nodded. “Check the soup. I had it on high heat earlier. Turn it down to low now.”
“Sure.” I moved to the stove, lifting the lid of a large pot. An incredible aroma wafted up, making my stomach rumble appreciatively. “Wow, that smells amazing. What kind of soup is this?”
“Bone broth,” Brandon replied, his attention back on the vegetables he was sautéing. “You were drugged yesterday. There’s likely still some residue in your system. The soup will help flush it out.”
I smiled at his concern, nodding in acceptance while adjusting the heat. “Okay. But what exactly was I drugged with? I can’t remember anything about it.” My brain finally caught up with the events of the past twenty–four hours. “Wait… Victoria…”
I frowned, turning the burner to
as instructed. Something wasn’t quite right with this whole scenario.
“Was Victoria really behind my kidnapping?” I asked directly, watching Brandon’s face for clues.
Brandon raised an eyebrow, looking almost amused by my question. You’re awfully slow on the uptake. Only now you’re asking?”
“Well, you did say I was drugged,” I reminded him, biting my lip. “My brain’s still a bit foggy.”
After adjusting the heat under the soup, I leaned against the counter watching Brandon work. There was something hypnotic about his movements – the careful precision, the fluid grace. Even doing something as ordinary as cooking, he commanded attention.
I tapped my fingers against the countertop, mimicking his characteristic gesture. “You said you rescued me yesterday. But what about Victoria? With her personality, if she didn’t get what she wanted, she’d definitely come after me again. But it’s been a whole day with no news from her.”
Brandon’s lips curved slightly, a dangerous half–smile playing at the corners of his mouth. “Isn’t that a good thing? Or do you actually enjoy being tormented by her?”
“That’s not what I meant!” I protested, feeling heat creep into my cheeks.
“You should go rest,” he said smoothly, effectively changing the subject. “I can handle this. And stop worrying about them. They can’t hurt you anymore.”
I returned to the living room to find Ruby and Dr. Sean setting up what looked like an intense card game, with Scarlett observing from the sidelines.
“Full house!” Ruby declared triumphantly, laying down her cards.
Dr. Sean’s smile widened as he revealed his own hand. “Four of a kind. I believe that’s another win for me.”
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Ruby’s jaw dropped in dishellet. How? That’s, like, the fifth time In row!
Scarlett sat nearby, watching their competition with barely concealed amusement. Her own face was suspiciously free of the paper strips that covered Ruby’s forehead and cheeks remnants of our college drinking game that Ruby had apparently revived for this
occasion.
“That’s it! Ruby finally exclaimed, throwing her cards down in frustration. You’re cheating! There’s no way you could win every single round!
Dr. Sean raised an eyebrow, looking comically innocent. “Miss Scottm playing completely fair. It’s hardly my fault if your poker skills aren’t quite up to par.”
“You…” Ruby bristled, then tipped the paper strips from her face with a dramatic flourish. I’m done. I quit!”
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