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“Good. I’ll reconvene the board. She’s going to need to show up and take her rightful place.”

“Lloyd, talk to your sister about that. I’ll support whatever she decides to do.”

“Good, I’ll head to your place and see her. Let them know I’m coming and not shoot me.”

I laugh, he knows me too well.

“Fine, call her so she knows.” He turns to leave and stops at the door.

“Thank you for keeping her safe. I don’t know what I would’ve done if I’d lost her.”

“Glad we didn’t have to find out, Lloyd.” He nods and leaves.

I call Grayson in.

“Is Lexi okay?” he asks the moment he walks in.

“She is fine, at home with Smith.” He nods. “Can you have someone check on Ice?”

“Last I checked, he and Smith are with Lexi, it is why I asked if she was okay.” He informs

“I’ll call and check in myself, but right now, have Malik follow up with Thunder on our transport; nothing can go wrong.” He nods and leaves.

I call Jola; she answers right away.

“Hi, Bruce.”

“Are you okay?” I ask immediately

“Yeah, I’m fine. Ice is here and I’m making puff puff for him and Smith,” she says. I want to tell her not to stress herself. I also know the sooner she’s back to doing her normal stuff, the better she’ll be.

“Okay, Jonah is on his way to see you.”

“Yeah, he called me. Can’t wait to see him.”

“Alright, Sprinkles. I’ll wrap up here and be home soon.”

Chapter eighty

Lexi/ Jola

After letting go of Bruce, I know he’s going to deal with Claire. I don’t want to know anything about her, she’s evil and I plan to never think of her again. I return to my room to change into yoga pants and t-shirt, my curls up in ponytail. Ice alert Smith that he was coming down.

I rush to him the moment the door opened. Smith is just looking at us.

“I was going to make puff-puff and bring it up to you.”

“Good, I was going to request that you make me some,” he says and I smile.

“Alright, have a seat while I get busy.”

As I add the ingredients, my phone buzzes. It’s Jonah and I quickly answer.

“Hi, big bro.”

“Hey, sprinkles. I’m on my way to you; can you let your bodyguards know that I’m coming?” I laugh.

“Yes, Jonah. How long before you get here?”