It Comes In Three's

Chapter 120

Alex’s POV

The next morning, I wake up early and get ready for the day ahead. Lottie is still sleeping peacefully, and I don’t want to disturb her just yet.

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I had woke up to a text from Zack, stating that Lottie’s bitch mother and her asshole cop boyfriend had both booked to stay at the motel just outside of town last night…

Zack explained that him and his guys had changed cars over to Jackson’s car instead – just to be extra sure that they wouldn’t notice they were being followed.

Smart guys…

I quickly shower, freshen up, pack my things into a bag, before moving to shake Lottie lightly… she scrunches up her face, whining slightly, before her eyes slowly peel apart – meeting my own.

“Hey…” Lottie mumbles, looking as adorable as ever as I laugh down at her as she stretches out on the bed.

“Get ready doll, you’re coming to work with me today again.” I inform her, as her eyes suddenly narrow ever so slightly at the idea.

“Ughh no why?! Alex do I really have to?!” She questions, as I shake my head at her – faking my hurt.

“Is my office seriously that bad?! Sorry doll, but I’m afraid you’re coming… but Anna is also coming too to keep you company if it makes you feel any better.” I state, as she groans and nods – caving in at the idea with the mention of her friend coming along with her now.

I leave her to get organised, heading downstairs and in to the kitchen.

As the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air, I hear footsteps behind me. Anna appears, rubbing her eyes and looking a bit groggy. “Morning, Alex. What’s the plan for today then? Why are we all up so damn early?” She complains, as I roll my eyes at her complaint.

“We are going to my office, you and Lottie are coming with me too – no if, and or buts.” I state firmly, as she huffs out loudly.

Anna moves to the counter next, to mix up two iced coffees which I’m assuming are for herself and Lottie since that’s all they both seem to drink these days.

“Once we’re there, I’ll give you both tasks to do today to keep you both occupied. We can’t have you wandering around with everything that’s going on it’s for the best.” I explain, my tone slightly softer, yet leaving no further room for argument nonetheless.

Anna frowns but doesn’t protest anymore. She knows I have our best interests at heart, even if it means keeping her and Lottie in the dark for now about certain things… specifically the fact that people want to kill Lottie…

Soon, everyone else starts to enter the kitchen, ready to head to the office for the day. “We need to leave right now or we will be late. I have an important meeting this morning!” I check my watch, before I begin to rush everyone towards the door, as we all grab our coffees to go.

Anna drives herself and Kev, Del and Jace drive together and I climb into my own car with Lottie by my side.

“I was just telling Anna in the kitchen, that I have jobs for you both to do today, to help keep you busy!” I inform her, as I drive off in the direction of my office building.

“Oh do you now? Nothing too boring or hard I hope!” Lottie jokes, taking a sip from the coffee that Anna had made her.

“I think you’ll actually like it… I want you both to design new ad campaigns to go on our social media. Advertising our top properties. I’m open to new ideas so if you can both come up with some stuff I’ll take a look after my meeting?” I speak as she listens to me intently, seeming intrigued by the suggestion.

“Like a presentation? We put together ideas and present them to you?!” Lottie chimes, as I smile and nod at her sudden eagerness to help me out at work.

This should hopefully be the perfect distraction whilst I host a meeting with all of my men regarding her life threatening safety… Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

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The last thing I want, is for Lottie to know how extreme this situation had gotten.

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“Yeah you can come up with a presentation if you want, whatever works for you both.” I nod my approval, as she smiles to herself and sips away at01:28 drink – seeming to be deep in thought now.

The rest of the short drive consists of listening to songs on the radio, before we pull into my grounds – parking up in my usual spot at the main door.

I exit the car, seeing the others waiting for us outside, as Lottie follows my lead and moves towards them.

As we get closer, I notice that the group now look somewhat irritated, as my brows pull together in thought, studying the surroundings… what is the problem here?

“Alex they won’t let us in without an employee card or ID?” Del informs me, as I push my way towards the doors – coming face to face with my two new security guards.

These guys were twice the height and strength of my last guy that I fired due to letting everybody and anybody into the building… including Sofia who nearly cost me my damn relationship!

“Card or ID sir?” One of them puts out his hand to stop me from entering, as I smirk at him.

He’s clearly never met me before…

A couple of nearby workers gasp when noticing the situation, before I cock my head and place my hand on his outstretched arm – lowering it.

“I own this place, and I pay your bills… so make sure to NEVER ask me for a card again. As for them, these are my best friends so it would be best for you both to learn their faces and never ask them for ID either, got it?” I state firmly, as they both eye one another in shock.

“Shit sorry sir! Excuse my language! Uhh! It’s the first day and all… just trying to do a good job!” The one who had stopped me begins to ramble, as I wave my hands to hush him.

“Look, I’m happy, this is the type of security I want around here! You done a good job for your first day lads! Just don’t ask me or my friends for it again moving forward…” I begin to commend them and explain.

“Don’t just let anybody in unless they are on my personal guest list. You can find the list behind the reception desk if you wish to make a copy. Everyone else in here should have their employee card. Is that clear? There’s a small waiting room right there, so if people show up without a card for a meeting, have them wait in there until I confirm that they can come upstairs.” I suggest, as they both nod eagerly and move aside to let us all through.

I was actually glad that they hadn’t just let anyone in as opposed to letting everybody in!

We clammer into the large elevator, reaching my personal floor moments later, before Del moves to turn on my built in sound system.

It was like a radio I had installed, which would play on each floor of the building whenever I turned it on. Each floor also had a volume control for days when they wanted to listen to the radio or for days that they felt they needed to concentrate more – they could just turn it down or off themselves.

“You always forget to turn this on! Give your staff some music, Alex!” Del announces, as the upbeat tune plays through the wall speakers.

Anna and Lottie giggle, going over to the control panel to admire the system – since it was a detail I hadn’t yet introduced them to yet.

“Yeah this is so cool Alex, you have to use it more often! Music can make the world of a difference during a boring day at work!” Lottie smiles at me, as I nod – taking in the suggestion.

My assistant usually always turns it on every Friday at least, as an end of the week pick me up and occasionally I would turn it on if I felt that the building was quieter than usual… knowing that it was boring to work in when it was like that.

Ok girls come with me, I’ll take you into your work space for the day. Guys, you can get settled in the meeting room, Jace, if you wait here and direct the others into the meeting room when they come up?” I inform everyone on what’s happening as they nod and shuffle to life.

Lottie and Anna’s eyes widen, as they follow behind me into another room two doors down from my personal office… a room without a vent for Lottie to climb through this time!

Their eyes widen as they enter, seeing iPads waiting for them, a large white board mounted on the wall, a presentation screen and other tools such as paper, pens and anything they would need to be creative.

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“Ok so social media… I want you both to come up with new ideas for the company. How can we reach more people and make them want to choose Bonu their property manager? I’m shit at all that stuff, which is why I need your help. I want new content designs, stuff we could post to boost our data online and make us different. You will present what you have so far after lunch when my meeting is over – got it?” I inform them, as they move arc01:2 the space to take it all in.

This will feel like a proper day at work for these two today… and hopefully by asking them to work with social media, they will actually enjoy it.

“We are so professional!” Anna cheers, as Lottie laughs and they both jump excitedly together.

Oh lord…

“If you need anything, press this button and I’ll receive an alert in the meeting room. I’ll come see what it is. I don’t want you to interrupt us by coming in – it’s important.” My tone is serious, as I stare directly at Lottie who nods frantically – knowing not to repeat what had happened last time.

“Sure Alex! Have a good meeting.” Lottie smiles, as I swallow the thick lump forming in my throat.

Have a good meeting? If only she knew what the meeting was actually about…

I leave them both, as they seem to settle down and pull out some paper first – already discussing their initial ideas.

Who knows, they might actually come up with some pretty decent stuff for me?

I walk out to find Jace still nearby the elevator. “Has anybody turned up yet? We still have five minutes until it starts.” I state, as Jace nods – leaning on the wall.

“Yeah six of them are in there, with Del and Kev so that’s eight. Counting myself is nine and with Zack and his two still out tailing them at the motel, we are just waiting on ten.” Jace explains, just before the elevator doors ding open.

Another five of our guys clammer out, freshly dressed as they greet us and smile – shaking our hands. I was glad that they were all turning up, showing their true loyalty to me.

Today we will make a bulletproof plan, and tomorrow, it will be put into play. I’m not fucking waiting around anymore… this shit will end with spilled blood.

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I know this is a book but in reality the school would be wondering why the girls haven’t been at school in forever not to mention what the heck grade are these girls in?

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