Billionaire's Bounty Cost Of Love And Revenge novel Chapter 92

Asher’s POV

Janine’s face looked like she had been caught with her hand in the cookie jar. She was in a crouching position, her hands unbuttoning the pants on…

He turned to look at me with apologetic eyes. “Lucal”

“Asher, I’m sorry…” he began.

“Janine, will you get on your feet and fix your clothes!” I yelled in anger. I was filled with utter disgust, seeing my sister in that position and, of all people, with my own friend Luca.

She sighed and proceeded to fix Luca’s pants.

I raked my fingers through my hair. “His hands are working, Janine! I think he can fix his pants by himself.” I turned to look at Luca, my eyes narrowing at him. “Or can you not?” I barked. My heart was pounding in my chest, and my fists were clenched by my sides.

Janine opened her mouth to protest, but he hushed her. “It’s okay, baby. Let it go…”

Baby? I saw red in that instant, the muscles in my jaw tightening. Now, I was raving mad. “What the heck is going on here?” barked.

Janine’s eyes widened, her face flushing red. “Asher, calm down. It’s not-”

“Don’t you dare tell me to calm down!” I cut her off, pointing a finger at Luca. “You What is this? Some kind of joke? Janine is not one of your…your conquests, Luca!”

“Asher, Janine isn’t…” He bowed his head and began to massage his temples. “I don’t see her like that…” He glanced at her with loving eyes.

It was taking my last bit of restraint not to charge at him and knock the smile off his face. How dare he look at my sister like that?

“Janine means so much more…”

Just then, Ivy came out from behind, and all eyes turned to her.

Janine’s eyes widened in surprise. “Wait, you two were…” She left the words hanging, a mischievous smile on her lips. “You know, brother, I could ask you two the same question. So, what is going on here? I mean, the last time I checked, the only energy between you two was anger. So…”

I gritted my teeth and charged toward her. “This is not about me, Janine,” I retorted. For once, I needed her to know I was angry. This wasn’t one of those moments where she could turn it into a joke to laugh over. “This is about you! Ivy is my wife. You’re at my event, hooking up out in the open with my best friend! This is not a joke!” I slammed the piano beside her, causing her to shudder.

Ivy rushed toward me. “Asher, calm down!” she yelled.

I turned to look at her. “Luca is sleeping with my sister!”

“Oh!” She turned to look at them with a shocked expression, but I could see through her.

I shook my head and chuckled in disbelief. “You knew? How long have you known? How long has this…” I gestured at them. “Whatever this is, how long has it been going on?”

Ivy shook her head. “I didn’t…”

“No need to lie to me, Ivy. I know you better than you think I do.”

She looked at Janine apologetically.

Janine sighed. “It’s okay, Ivy. I understand. I don’t know why my brother is being unreasonable.”

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Chapter 92

Suddenly, the doors opened up, and Marcus’s head popped in. “Ahan! This is where you all were! Someone said to check here. The hall is empty, and the guests can notice your absence. There’s an event happening, of which you’re the host, brother. You and your wife, tvy, and you’re here, doing whatever it is you’re doing here…what are you doing here?” He gave us a once–over. “I’m assuming a family meeting is happening here, and I don’t want to be a part of it.” He proceeded to leave, but then he came back.

“Ivy looks apologetic, Asher is visibly fuming, Janine isn’t her usual chatty self – I’m surprised she hasn’t said a word to me yet–and Luca…well he straightened up, “He looks downcast.” He folded his arms across his chest. “Okay, so can anyone tell me what is happening here for real?”

No one said anything.

“Really?” he asked.

I sighed. “I found Janine in this room, with Luca’s pants down.”

“Really, Asher!” Janine yelled.

Marcus pressed his lips together in anger, the muscles in his jaw flicking angrily. He had a crazed look in his eyes. “Respectfully, what the heck, Luca?”

I had never heard Marcus cuss before.

“Marcus, please calm down,” Janine pleaded.

His eyes narrowed at her. “Don’t tell me to calm down, Janine. I’ll kill this bastard who tried to soil you…”

Janine chuckled. “Is this the 1900s, brother? Soil me?” she asked, her hands folded across her chest. “I’m not sure you heard Asher right the first time, but I was the one trying to suck his dick, not the other way around.”

Ivy stifled a laugh. Everyone turned to her, and she cleared her throat. “Sorry, I know this is apparently a serious matter, but it doesn’t have to be. Janine is an adult. She can have sex with who she likes. She’s old enough to make that decision for herself. I mean, we are five adults here, debating who is sleeping with Janine, while we have a hall filled with guests here on our account.”

Janine nodded encouragingly.

Ivy continued. “And like Janine said, this is not the 1900s. Nobody is soiling anyone, except they are quite literally full of shit.” She turned to look at Luca. “And this fine gentleman here is anything but full of shit. I mean, look at him. They look really good together.”

Janine was cheesing so hard at this point.

Luca mouthed his thanks, then turned to Marcus and then glanced at me. “Janine and I are together.” Janine came up to him, and he put his hand around her and kissed the top of her head. “We’ve been meaning to make the announcement, but we couldn’t just find the perfect time.”

“Wait,” I looked between the both of them. “You’re what? Together?” The word felt bitter on my tongue. “You’ve got to be kidding me. Do you even hear yourself? You’re the guy who can’t keep it in his pants for more than a week! And now you think you’re good enough for her?”

“Asher, stop it!” Janine snapped, standing up and stepping between us. “This isn’t your decision to make. I’m not a kid, and Luca’s not who you think he

is.”

“What do you mean, Janine? I know the guy! I’ve known him for years now. He’s the reason Asher was a wild teenager. He’s a bad influence on Asher. He isn’t even good enough to be Asher’s friend, let alone your boyfriend!” Marcus snapped.

“Not who I think he is?” I laughed, the sound harsh and humorless. “I’ve known him longer than you have, Janine. I know exactly who he is.”

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