Page 11 of Beastly Mr. Buchanan
Yes, some sick and twisted part of me intended to take it, which is why I noticed Karey left it behind.
My grandmother was quicker than I was, though, so I follow her out without a word.I don’t know what she intends to do with it, but she’ll no doubt ensure it’s put to good use while I would only use it to feed my obsession.
It’s better my grandmother took it before I hid it away like a creep.
I offer her my arm and usher her through the hall to the front of the building.After waiting at the valet for longer than I prefer, I help her into the backseat before taking the keys from the driver.Without a word, I pass him his tip in cash, fully aware it isn’t his fault management is poor, then pull into traffic without a word.
After walking my grandmother to her suite and ensuring she has everything she needs even though she’s fully capable of taking care of herself, I take the back hallway and enjoy a few minutes on the balcony alone.
Despite my great wealth, the penthouse floor is too high profile for my preferences.I could afford several penthouses, but they attract too much attention.This building’s top two floors are owned by a fellow multi-billionaire I’ve only met in passing, but the three floors below him have a variety of layouts, so several families and couples reside between us.
I chose the sixth floor from the top and customized the entire level to fit both my and my grandmother’s lifestyles.With balconies on three sides—one for me, one for her, and a massive one along the backside of the building.
I’ve stood in this same spot countless times over the years, but the view has never been as colorful and bright as it is this afternoon, with the neighboring structures gleaming in the sun.
I find myself absently studying the glass railing.Although sturdy, the gap near the bottom is too big and the flat top railing is too reminiscent of a seat.Little minds won’t comprehend the danger of climbing on top.
I freeze as I realize the direction of my thoughts.
The memory of Eileen’s son burying his face in Karey’s bosom reawakens my jealous rage while flooding my heart with yearning.
I want children with Karey.Despite the horrors of my childhood and the curse running in my blood, I want to create my own family with her.
She’s mine.All mine.
I make a mental note of all the changes required on the balcony before striding through the back door to my apartment and punching in my code.
Despite it being the weekend and now late afternoon, I open my laptop and settle in my home office.After filtering through the search options on my company’s internal database, I find Karey’s account.
Everyone likes to act like politicians, oil and gas, and the banks rule the world, but the truth is, companies like mine have all the control.Super successful companies like mine expand every day.
Karey has utilized my AI healthcare program.I grit my teeth as I study her purchase history.
After making a few less-than-legal arrangements, I return to her main account to retrieve her address, only to pause.
Her latest order, which was bought yesterday, went to a new address.I save both locations on my phone and copy the rest of her personal information before opening a second window and creating new hidden rules for her account.
My neck spasms.I check the time and sigh.
It’s been years since I’ve personally dealt with coding, so my skills are weak, but I refuse to involve anyone else in my devious dealings, especially since it involves my woman’s privacy.
When I reach forward to press the X on my touchscreen to close the window, a notification pops up on my phone.
Karey used the same credit card she has on her account to book a room at a hotel.
On my way to said hotel—because there’s no scenario on this godforsaken planet I couldnotgo when I’m aware of her presence—I plan every step in silence.Heading toward the hotel can be my only knee-jerk reaction.Everything from here on out must be meticulous and well thought out.
I bribe the front desk, pay for the rooms on either side of Karey’s, and pay the security officers enough to ensure their eagerness to help.
After confirming Karey entered her room alone and handing the guards another wad of cash with instructions to call my room if anyone visits her, I take the elevator up to my temporary lodgings.
Even though the insulated wall prevents me from hearing her, just knowing she’s nearby calms the raging beast in my soul.
I’ll make Karey Justice mine, no matter what it takes.
Chapter 5
Karey Justice
