The Billionaire's Revenge (The Blank Check #6) - Jeannette Winter Page 0,55

know for sure who we’re dealing with,” he said.

And by action, he means revenge.

She looked at him and said, “And they say a woman scorned is a dangerous thing. Obviously, they haven’t met you.”

Jordan laughed. “Oh I don’t know about that. I say those beautiful blue eyes of yours almost turned black when you said his name.”

Gianna grinned at him. “Okay, so maybe the saying isn’t totally inaccurate.”

“And that’s why I’m always going to be on your good side,” he teased.

She pulled him closer and said, “Are we still talking or can we go and finish this in…”

“Bed?” he added. She nodded and Jordan scooped her up into his arms. “There’s a few things I have to say, but might be better if I show you.”

“I’m definitely up for that conversation,” she replied as she kissed his neck and nibbled his earlobe. We can talk like this all night if you want.

Jordan didn’t want to move. There was no place he’d rather be there lying there, holding Gianna. He could hear his phone vibrating on the nightstand, but it was out of his reach. Since Gianna was half laying on-top of him, there was no way he could move without waking her. No matter who it was, it couldn’t be as important as letting her sleep.

She didn’t say anything, and didn’t have to. He could tell the stress from everything was taking a toll on her. She looked tired. Even though they made love last night, he pretended to fall asleep just so she would. It had worked too.

He gently stroked her long blonde hair while she purred softly against his chest. Jordan had been able to sleep for a short time, but for the most part, he couldn’t stop thinking about Marvin.

Jordan had told her the truth, something he wasn’t supposed to do. It was a risk because as of right now it was still all speculation. Would he feel bad if in fact this wasn’t Marvin’s doing after all? A little. The guy was still a piece of shit. He’s surprised Marvin’s behavior hadn’t gotten him in trouble with the law long ago. Connor was doing a lot of digging into Marvin’s life, and if there was anything, he was confident Connor would find it. Even if Jordan didn’t turn him in, he might be able to use it as leverage to get him to back the fuck off.

Once again the sound of a phone vibrating filled the room. This time it wasn’t his. It was hers. He hated to do it, but he whispered, “Honey, your phone is ringing.”

Gianna moaned and said, “I don’t want to open my eyes.”

“You don’t have to. Sleep.”

The phone stopped and she continued to snuggle up against him. Unfortunately, it started again. If he could’ve he’d have reached for it and shut it off. Gianna moaned and slowly pulled away from him, rolled over and grabbed her phone.

“It’s my mother. Sorry,” she said.

Gianna answered and said, “Hello Mom. How’s everything?”

“That’s a ridiculous question at a time like this. How can I be good? Your father is…he’s fuming.”

Jordan could hear her mother’s high-pitched voice even from where he laid. He sat up, reached out and touched Gianna’s shoulder so she knew he was here for her. She sat closer to him, as though she didn’t mind he was listening in.

“Mother, what happened?”

“Gianna. Oh Gianna. I thought you had learned your lesson. You’re breaking your father’s heart,” she said.

“Mother, I don’t know what you’re talking about. What did I do?” Gianna pleaded. Jordan hated seeing the torment Gianna was going through.

“Your announcement of your engagement. You…you don’t even call us and tell us. You make us read it? I understand why. No way would your father or I have given our blessing.”

Engagement? That was a game changer. He never saw that one coming.

“Mother, I never sent anything out,” Gianna said and turned to look at Jordan. She shrugged as though apologizing to him, but there was no need. He knew this wasn’t her doing either. He mouthed, “I know”.

Her mother said, “It has your picture and your name. Who would’ve done such a thing if it wasn’t you?”

Gianna said in a calmer tone, “Mom, I don’t know. But I’m not engaged. I didn’t send anything out. Please, you have to believe me.”

“Gianna, you’re telling me the truth, right? My heart couldn’t bear to find out you were lying.”

“No Mom. I’m not lying. Can you please take a picture of the announcement and send it