Chapter 428 - Cox Industries (2) (1/2)

In second presidential suite on top floor of the resort on Lake Tahoe, Aiden and Sarah are in the middle of a huge round bed, their bodies wrapped in a white bedsheet.

The reminders of their passionate night are scattered clothes which are making a trail from living room to the bedroom.

Two damp towels on the edge of the bed indicate that they took a shower recently.

Aiden is holding Sarah in his arms with her back leaning against his chest.

”You didn't answer my question.” He spoke in her ear. ”Which one did you like better: moonlight or sunrise?”

Sarah giggled. ”I told you few times already. I like them both. Don't make me choose.”

”Hmm… If you can't pick between those, then we will need to wait for noon, so you can compare that as well.” He smiled mischievously.

Sarah turned to face him. ”Don't you think that we should go back?” Her expression told him that she does not want to go back. Not yet.

”Yes. Eventually.” Aiden's smile froze as he observed her face. 'She is so beautiful.' Sarah was smiling at him, and he could see the love in her eyes. He wished that he has the power to stop time, so that he can enjoy eternity of holding her in his arms. Feeling of her skin against his, her smile, her temperature, her scent… everything was right. Emotions that filled his heart were overflowing and spreading through his body like a warm and slightly tingling sensation which made it impossible to focus on anything other than Sarah.

”Why are you dazed?” Her question made his smile increase.

”I was just thinking how lucky I am. With you.” Aiden caressed her cheek gently.

Hearing him say that was a pleasant surprise for Sarah. Aiden doesn't use words to express his feelings often. ”That makes two of us.” She smiled.

For some time two of them stared at each other with goofy smiles on their faces.

Aiden's phone was ringing. He frowned slightly.

”You know that's your phone? Answer it.” Sarah nudged him.

”No.” He closed his eyes, hoping that the person calling him will give up.

”We are supposed to be available today. Remember? Jeff and my big sis are doing their thing. What if they need us?”

He puffed his checks in protest while dragging himself off the bed. He pulled the bedsheet after him.

”Hey, hey… that's mine. She yanked the bedsheet and held it tightly.”

”What should I use?” He ignored other bedsheets and comforters on purpose.

”You can use a towel.” Sarah pointed to the towels on the side of the bed. ”You don't need much, anyway.”

Aiden was outraged. ”What is that supposed to mean?!! I need a lot to cover up, and you know it!” He reached for the towel and in a moment let go of it. ”It's cold! You know what cold does?! I can't use that!!!”

Sarah was gasping for air while laughing. ”There is more than one bedsheet!”

Aiden ignored covering up. He got his phone and came back to bed. ”I don't want to use another... Let's share this one.” He winked at Sarah while tugging on the bedsheet she was holding onto. His expression worsened when he saw the caller ID. ”It's Jeff.” Aiden answered the call and put it on speaker, so that both of them can hear.

”Don't you know we are working today?!!” Jeff's voice boomed from the speaker.

”Hi, brother. Sarah is here as well.” Hearing Jeff's scolding, Aiden felt guilty for neglecting his phone, but just a little guilt. Not a lot.

”I expect you to be available.” Jeff's voice was calmer, probably because he heard that Sarah is there as well.

”Did you call to give me a lesson on availability, or is there another reason?” Aiden was frustrated that Jeff is not saying why he called but is scolding him instead.

”Yes, yes…”

”Just go to the point right away. We are listening.” Aiden's frustration was subsiding. At least in his voice.

”Timothy Cox noticed that he is losing power and wants to use an offshore account.” They understood from Jeff's voice that this is serious. Getting additional resources means that he can hinder their plans.

Aiden and Sarah glanced at each other. They took care of those, is it possible they missed some? Aiden frowned. ”We already blocked all his offshore accounts.”

”It's not his.” Jeff's explanation was short and to the point.