A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Alexander

“Looking a bit tense there, Alex.” Leo dropped into the chair across from me, a knowing smirk on his lips.

I shot him a warning glare. “The security footage?”

“Right here.” He pulled out a Hard disk, mercifully switching to business mode. “But seriously, you might want to fix your tie.

It’s crooked.”

I snatched the hard drive from Leo’s hand, shooting him another warning look while adjusting my tie. “Your timing is impeccable, as always.”

“Hey, that’s why you keep me around.” Leo sprawled in the chair, kicking his feet up on my desk. “To interrupt at the worst possible moments.”

I shoved his feet off. “You’re paying for any scuff marks on this desk.”

“Please, that desk has seen worse.” He

gaggled his eyebrows.

“Shut up.” I plugged the hard drive into my laptop, grateful for the distraction. The security footage loaded instantly- multiple camera angles split my screen into a grid of black–and–white scenes from that night.

I scanned each frame, watching the crowd mill about with their drinks. Nothing seemed out of place, and even with the enhanced footage Leo had processed, I couldn’t spot anything suspicious.

“Fucking waste of time.” I rubbed my temples, the familiar tension headache creeping in. “Three hours of footage and not a single lead.”

“Maybe we’re looking at this wrong.” Leo stretched in his chair. “You sure you didn’t leave with anyone that night? Some hot blonde catch your eye?”

I shot him an irritated look. “What are you implying?”

*Come on, man. You’re not exactly known for your… restraint.” He grinned. “Could’ve been a hotel hookup gone wrong. Wouldn’t be the first time someone tried to get their claws into the mighty Alexander Knight.”

“For fuck’s sake, Leo.” I slammed the laptop shut. “I didn’t leave with anyone. Someone slipped something in my drink at the

event.”

“Just checking all angles.” He raised his palms in feigned defense. “Remember that redhead in Vegas?”

“That was different, and you know it.” I loosened my tie, and memories of that disaster made me cringe. “She tried to steal my Rolex, not drug me.”

“After you fucked her senseless.”

“You’re not helping.”

Leo chuckled. “At least she had good taste. That was a nice watch.”

“I will throw this laptop at your head.”

“Fine, fine.” He leaned forward, suddenly serious. “But someone got close enough to spike your drink. That’s what worries me. They knew exactly what they were doing.”

I ran a hand through my hair, frustration building. The footage showed nothing useful – just the usual crowd of socialites and business associates mingling around the bar. Whoever did this knew how to stay invisible.

“Look, maybe we should get that drink tested,” Leo suggested. “It could tell us what kind of shit we’re dealing with here”

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“Biblatte for that don’t you think?” I stretched my neck, feeling the tension. “That was days ago.”

“Yeahhbuat you kept the glass, right? Like I told you to?”

I stared at him. WWho the fuck keeps a used glass for days?”

“Jesus: ObhisttAlex Leo threw his hands up. “You’re supposed to be the smart one here: Basic evidence preservation, man.”

“Next time soomeoneldrugs me, I’ll be sure to bag and tag everything.” I rolled my eyes. “My badhä”

“There better mobbeanext time. “Leo’s face turned serious.

“I’ve got enenmessbuuthhis feels different Most people who want to fuck with me go for the business angiel wiwhere it hurts

– stocksscontraatssaaqquisitions: Not this personal shit.”

“We need to figure out how deep this rabbit hole goes. Could be some idiot’s idea of a prank, or.” He leaned forward doce droppings “Someoneditying to set you up. For all we know, that shit in your drink could’ve been more than justsaman aphrodisiac Could vedbenmething way nastier.”

“Fuck” I hadn’t considehatiangle. You think someone’s trying to kill me?“?”

“Nahhif they wanted you ddaddyyauld be dead. “Leo shrugged. “But incapacitated? Compromised? That’s a different story:Getet

as a kite

you stupid, boom – blackmail material.”

“Blackmail? That’s samateau huur Ayane wanting to take me down would aim bigger.”

“Hey, sometimes the simple plays swokkobest. LLeo sprawled back in his chair. “Speaking of which, wasn’t this at Thompson’s’s gathering?“”

“Marcus Thompson?” I snortedd“PleasseThamarroambarely coordinate his tie with his shoes, let alone orchestratete

something like thiss Besides sheaeeddamyysappport for that merger next quarter.”

“True. Would be pretty stupiddo ddugghhaggywww.hoses signature he needs.” Leo scratched his chin. “But what about his circle???

That snake Samuel was hovering aroundcallhnight.”

“Samuel’s all talk He wouldn’t risk his reputationoorsoomething this messy. I pulled up the footage again, scanning the e faces. “No, whoever did this knew exactly whhathhyywereldoing. They avoided every camera angle, timed it perfectly!”

“Almost like they had inside help Leodeaneddóowanddhismusual playful demeanor gone.

“My thoughts exactly I rewound the footage focusing port bhes staff movements. “Look at the bartender here notice how here

keeps checking his phone?”

“Could be nothing.”

“Could be coordination.” I paused the frames” And thentheevanishesight after No notice, no forwarding address.”

Leo whistled low. “Damn, you’re right. That’s not suspicious sat all.”

“The question is who was he working with?” I rubbed my jawydd aoning though possibilities. “Someone had to bankroll this. Bartenders don’t just decide to drug CEOs for fun!”

“Want me to track him down?”

l’emirked at Leo’s question. “No, let’s completely forget about the guyyhhought/valdmagged me and focus on more pressing matters Like what tie I should wear tomorrow

“What?” Leo’s brow furrowed.

“For fuck’s sake, Leo “I leaned forward, fixing him with an exasperated stare “Whhheld you think you’re here for? Track him down. Find everything where he came from and who he’s working with I wanttoowwhhota palling his strings”

“No.” I cut him off. “We handle this ourselves first. The moment we bring in outside help, we risk this getting out. You know how PI’s work – they’ll dig up everything, including shit we don’t want them to find.”

“Yeah, yeah, I get it. You want me to be your personal bloodhound.” Leo stood up, straightening his jacket. “I’ll start with his employment records and work backward from there. But if we hit a dead end…”

“Got it.” Leo headed for the door, then paused. “Whoever did this really picked the wrong guy to mess with.”

Leo paused at the door, his expression turning uncharacteristically serious. “Alex, we need to proceed carefully with this.

Whoever spiked your drink might be watching our every move. The last thing we want is to tip them off that we’re onto them.

I raised an eyebrow at him. “You’re telling me to take a break from casual relationships? What am I supposed to do with all

“Read a book, take up knitting, I don’t know.” He shrugged. “Just avoid giving anyone another chance to drug you. It’s not

worth the risk.”

“Believe it or not, I’ve already stopped casual sex after that incident,” I said, crossing my arms over my chest. “The idea of

Leo grinned. “Well, there’s a first time for everything. Never thought I’d see the day Alexander Knight went celibate.”

“Don’t get used to it,” I shot back. “Once we figure out who did this, I’ll be back in action.”

“Yeah, yeah ” Leo waved a hand dismissively. “Just remember stay vigilant and don’t let your guard down.”

“You sound like my mother,” I teased.

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