Baby Daddies - Tara Brown Page 0,3

Entertainment law then?” Father asks.

“Indeed. It’s her hobby.” Mrs. Kamahi rolls her eyes.

Helaine, who is a smokeshow, lifts a dark eyebrow at me and offers a look that suggests entertainment law is not her only hobby. She drinks the port and licks her lush lips seductively. Normally, I’d be excited to fuck her face, but I couldn’t get hard right now if my life depended on it. Not with Liam mauling my girl. I just can’t believe Jenny’s letting it happen. There’s got to be a reason.

“And will you continue to work after you’re married, my dear?” Mother goes for the interview part of the evening, and my head explodes at the thought Jenny might be falling for Farringdon. Maybe she doesn’t know who he is.

“I would like to.” Helaine’s gaze darts to mine again and our parents beam.

“Okay, on that note, I’m leaving. I would say I’m calling it a night, but the truth is I can’t focus. I’m flying to LA quick to find the girl I’m crazy about, see if she’s sleeping with some sleazy actor, and if not, I’ll punch his lights out for kissing my girl.” I stand and walk to my grandpa who gets up from his chair as he laughs. “Love you, Gramps.”

“You’re a shit, Lori.” He hugs me tightly but there’s a noticeable difference in the strength he’s able to muster. I should come home more often.

“I know, I’m my grandfather’s grandson. I’ll swing back and see you tomorrow if I can. If not, right after Brady’s wedding.” I kiss him on the cheek and turn to the stunned faces of the occupants in the room. “It was delightful meeting you, Helaine. If things don’t work out with Jenny, maybe I’ll look ya up one day, and we can finish this silent conversation we’ve been having.”

“Lawrence!” Mother barks at the moment I assumed she would.

“Mom, you don’t even need me here. You can keep bragging but just flash a photo of me. Same thing. Nice meeting you all. Dad, Callie, I’ll see you guys when I get back.” I wave and head to the front door. My jet is already waiting at the small airport nearby so I text the pilot to meet me.

When I get into the car, a text hits my phone from Cap saying Sukii is certain Liam is screwing with Jenny as payback for some work thing.

Anger fills me and keeps me agitated until we land in Los Angeles at the private airport I always use. The air is hot and muggy compared to Vancouver but, fortunately, the helicopter waiting for me has air conditioning on full blast.

When we land on the roof of the hotel where Jenny’s staying, my insides are a mess. I swear this girl has everything twisted into knots as I hurry to the front desk.

The guy working smiles wide. “Lawrence Eckelston, no way. I wasn’t aware we had you on the books for tonight.”

“You don’t. I’m looking for someone, Jenny Snowdon. She’s with the junket—a PR rep.”

“Oh yeah, yeah, the redhead who played for Canada.” He scowls. “She left with the lead singer of Twin Peeks right after kissing Liam Farringdon in an elevator.” He sighs. “That girl has all the luck.”

“So she isn’t here?”

“No.” His eyes dart to something behind me. “But I bet he knows where she is.” He nods his head at whatever he’s looking at. “They’ve been inseparable all day.”

I follow his gaze to Liam who is strolling alone across the foyer. “Awesome, thanks,” I say and walk to Liam. “Hey, what’s going on?” My tone betrays my anger.

“Lori Eckelston, what the fuck? I didn’t know you were here. Sami with ya?” His Irish accent makes him sound jolly but the guy’s a goof.

“Nope.”

“Crazy seeing you here. It’s been ages.” Liam’s smiling as though we’re old friends when the reality is we partied together twice, maybe. And I fucked his wife while he made an ass of himself.

“It’s no coincidence I’m here, bud.” I fold my arms and stare fiercely.

“Fuck, what have I done now?” He laughs.

“You kissed my girl.”

“Shit, who now?” He narrows his eyes, though continuing to smile.

“Jenny.”

“Oh, I was screwing about. Nothing but putting on a show for the press. Trust me, she’s no happier about it than you are.” He winks. “Part of her job.”

“You put your hands on her for a show?” I’m disgusted but relieved that it’s exactly what Sukii confirmed it to be.

“Did she call ya to come here and defend her?”