Chapter 105

Chapter 105 Zeke wasn’t in a very bright mood. No, that was an understatement; he was in a very shitty mood.

How could he not be after seeing the trending news about Thalassa and Clark’s supposed relationship?

With a grim expression, he made his way into the foyer of TT Fashion Company and headed to one of the elevators. Just as the door was about to close, a young man in a delivery uniform, holding a bouquet of white lilies, rushed in:

Zeke didn’t think much of it until he realized the young man hadn’t punched in another floor. His suspicions were confirmed when after they reached the top floor and the elevator’s door opened, the young man began stepping out.

“Hey,” Zeke called out in a low voice but the guy heard and stopped.

“Yes?” The young man replied, looking a bit impatient.

“Who are you bringing those flowers to?”

The delivery man checked the card tucked into the bouquet. “Thalassa Thompson. It’s from Clark Morgan. Am I on the right floor?”

Zeke’s jaw clenched. How long had this been going on without his knowledge?

“Yes, you are. And luckily, I’m headed there too, so you can give me the flowers. I’ll take them to her.”

The delivery man hesitated. “I’m sorry, but I have to deliver them directly.”

With that, he started to walk away when Zeke grabbed him by the arm. “Thalassa isn’t around. She’s gone out for a bit of work so you would have to live it with someone anyway. Unless you want to have to come back?”

“Hell no. I’m tired as it is,” the young man groaned and handed the flowers to Zeke. “But you’ve got to sign.”

“Sure.” Zeke took the pen and scribbled a random signature. “Good day.”

He watched the delivery man get into the elevator, and as soon as the doors closed, he walked to the nearest trash can and tossed the flowers inside. Luckily, no one was in sight.

Or so he thought until he turned and saw his sister.

“Which flowers are those? Did you bring them? Why are you throwing them in the trash?”

“Oh, it’s nothing. They were just a little withered.”

Luisa didn’t look convinced, but before she could say anything, another delivery guy stepped out of a different elevator, holding a bouquet of pink lilies this time.

“You’ve got to be kidding me,” Zeke hissed under his breath and walked towards the new delivery man. “Who are those from?”

The man seemed taken aback by Zeke’s cold tone.

“Uh, Mr. Kris Miller.”

“That idiot,” Zeke fumed. “What does he think he’s doing, sending flowers to her after everything? Take those flowers back to him. We’re not accepting them.”

“I’m sorry, sir, but it’s not up to you. Unless your name is Thalassa Thompson.

Chapter 105 “Yes, it is up to me because Thalassa has made it clear that she doesn’t want anything from him. Now take those back before I call security.”

“Okay, fine. I didn’t know. No need to call security. I’ll go.” With that, the delivery man scrambled back into the elevator.

When Zeke turned back, his sister was watching him with a bemused expression.

“Thalassa is going to be upset when she finds out. You know she hates other people making decisions for her.”

Instead of responding, Zeke went straight to the accusation he’d come there with. “You never told me about Thalassa and Clark Morgan.”

Luisa sighed, having expected this. “What was I supposed to tell you? You’ve seen him around here before.”

“Yes, but I thought he was just a client or something,” Zeke complained.

It was already tough enough dealing with Kris Miller as a rival. Now he had to contend with yet another rival for Thalassa’s affection.

“Why didn’t you tell me he was after Thalassa? I’m disappointed I had to find out from tabloids and not from you.”

“Jesus, lower your voice,” Luisa hissed, looking around before stepping closer to her brother. “You have no reason to be disappointed in me because I haven’t done anything wrong.”

She let out another sigh. “Brother, I know you’re in love with Thalassa, and believe me, there’s nothing I would like more than for the two of you to be together. But please understand that I want Thalassa to be happy as much as I want you to be happy, and if that happiness isn’t with you but with another man, then so be it.”

Zeke was pained. “So they’re really together, like the tabloids say?”

Luisa shook her head. “No, that’s just made–up gossip. Clark confessed his feelings to Thalassa, but she rejected him.”

Zeke felt a surge of hope. “That means I still have a chance with her.”

Luisa looked at him. “Zeke, you haven’t even told her that you’re in love with her. How is she supposed to consider you as an option?”

Zeke ran a hand through his hair, realizing his sister was right. He’d delayed confessing his feelings to Thalassa out of fear of rejection. He’d been waiting for the right moment, but now he realized that if he didn’t act fast, someone else might take her away.

“That changes today,” he declared.

“What do you mean?” Luisa questioned, but Clark was already on his way, heading toward Thalassa’s office.

As he arrived, the office door opened, and Thalassa stepped out, blinking in surprise.

“Zeke.”

“Lassa, there’s something I need to tell you.”

Thalassa’s brows furrowed. “What is it, Zeke? Why so serious?”

Zeke glanced at Thalassa’s secretary, Juana, who was watching them curiously. He knew he needed to speak to Thalassa privately but feared he would lose his courage by the time they would get to her office.

So he began speaking right there. “Lassa, I’ve known you for three years now, and you’re one of the most +25 BONUS Chapter 105 incredible women I’ve ever met. I’m—”

Before he could finish, a voice sneered from behind him. “Who do you think you are, sending away the flowers I sent for Thalassa? When did she give you the permission to start making decisions for her?

He turned to see Kris storming toward him. The two men squared off, their furious eyes glaring at each other.