Billionaire's Stripper novel Chapter 46

She covered her mouth as she listened.

I walked my horse out of the stall first then removed the hay layer by layer. I had him cornered. I cut the tarantula in half with the edge of a sharp shovel. I screamed like a wild man when I brought the shovel down upon him. I walked out of the stall toward my grandfather. I said, 'I killed it! He's dead!' He passed me a plastic bag and told me to dispose of him. I also had to prepare the stall again for my horse."

Lydia leaned in close. "I thought Billionaires didn't get their hands dirty?"

I laughed. "Bryce is the Billionaire who doesn't get his hands dirty. My cousins who live in Dallas are familiar with the work year-round. Working on the farm and ranch makes you big and strong. That's what my grandfather always told us. My grandfather always jokes and says I'm his favorite. He's asked me several times to take over Gaster Oil. I turned him down. That's not my passion. Even though I have CEO experience, I enjoy making deals and finding the right investments for my clients."

Lydia laid her head on my shoulder. "Hayden, can I be honest a moment?"

"Of course."

"I hope you aren't some possessive abuser behind closed doors."

"Baby, you came after me a couple of times now. If I was a woman abuser, I'm sure I would have hit you by now. I doubt abusers can control themselves. There are men out there who say all the right things and turn out to be crazy. I just want to get to know the woman I'm marrying. I want us to talk like this all the time over ice cream, dinner, snacks, whatever. What about you? I already know you beat men. Anything else I need to worry about?"

Lydia slapped me on my chest, laughing. "No, Hayden."

"On a serious note, I need you to meet my sister when we return. She's trying to find out who you are. Have lunch with me on Monday then I will introduce you two."

"Sure."

"Baby, I must warn you. She's a pit bull in a skirt. Keep the conversation light and airy. I will get you out of there fast. I just want you both to meet face to face."

"Ok." She looped her arm through mine as we began walking down the street.

"Why does your family own a farm?"

"Our farm isn't open to the public. My grandfather likes to know where his family's food comes from. We all help out with the farm every year. We have a staff who handles the day to day routines, but we fly down for a week every two months and help. The farm puts food on our tables. Our food is flown in from my grandfather's farm. Ben's restaurant is the only company that's supplied food."

"That's smart."

"When we get home, I'll send my chef to your fathers' to prepare meals for him."

"Hayden, I can't let you do that."

Yes, you can. We are about to be family. In this family, we look out for each other."

"Hmm, I don't know."

"I'll give you some time." I winked.

Our last tour of the day was Windsor Castle. Before dinner we rode the London Eye Ferris wheel over- looking London. I arranged for us to ride a private capsule. We drank champagne while enjoying the breathtaking views while the sun was setting. Lydia loved the views of Big Ben from the air. The city was breathtaking from the Ferris wheel. The old historic buildings lit up as the sky darkened. I loved holding my beautiful fiancé in my arms while taking in the views. "I'm considering buying a Flat for us here."

"I would like that. I love it here."

"This summer, we are traveling to Dubai. Have you been there?"

She turned in my arms, eyes wide. "Seriously!"

"Yes, baby, seriously." She hugged me tight.

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"We are getting married next week. We will be sleeping in bed together every night after we are married." I attacked his sexy lips.

"Tell me you love me."

"I love you, Lydia."

I blushed. "I love you too."

"Are you leaving this evening?"

"Yes, I'm going to my fathers."

"Ok, Duke will stay here until you return."

"Hayden, a bodyguard. Seriously."

"Yes."

"Ok."

"Talk to you later, Lydia."

"Bye." He didn't look back. He was upset.

After leaving my dad's, I called Hayden. He didn't answer.