Love so Hot (Misfit Millionaires #1)

Chapter 26Lawrence

Chapter Twenty-Six

Lawrence

Lawrence

Hey guys, need to give you a heads up about this weekend’s charity event. I’m introducing my new fiancée there.

Victor

Wait, what?! Fiancée? When did this happen?

Roman

LOL you’ve got to be kidding me, right?

Sebastian

Lawrence, please tell me you’re joking.

Lawrence

Not kidding. It’s for appearances only.

Just wanted to let you know so you’re not surprised.

Roman

Dude, who is this woman? Is she even real?

Victor

Yeah, is she a robot you designed, Seb?

Sebastian

Haha, very funny. But seriously, who is she?

Lawrence

She’s an environmentalist protestor.

Roman

?? You’re engaged to a tree hugger?

Victor

This is getting better by the minute.

Sebastian

An environmentalist protestor?

How does that even make sense?

Lawrence

It’s to improve public opinion regarding the pipeline.

My PR team thinks it’ll help.

Victor

Wow, you’re really going all out for this.

Roman

So, she’s hot then?

Lawrence

She’s attractive, yeah.

But that’s not the point.

Roman

Sure it’s not, bro.

Sebastian

How did you convince her to go along with this?

Lawrence

I offered to fund one of her environmental initiatives.

Victor

That’s one way to win someone over.

Roman

Smart move.

But how’s it going living with her?

Lawrence

It’s... interesting.

She’s passionate, to say the least.

Roman

Passionate, huh? ??

Sebastian

Grow up, Roman.

Victor

Have you guys had any issues yet?

Lawrence

Just the usual disagreements.

She’s strong-willed.

Roman

Sounds like she’s got you on your toes.

Sebastian

How long is this charade supposed to last?

Lawrence

Until the pipeline project is secure.

Victor

So we’ll be seeing a lot of her, then.

Lawrence

Pretty much.

Roman

Can’t wait to meet this girl.

Sebastian

You better have a good backstory ready for this weekend.

Lawrence

Already working on it.

Roman

Can we mess with her?

Just a little?

Lawrence

Roman, no. We need to make this look real.

Victor

Yeah, let’s not screw this up for Larry.

Lawrence

Don’t call me Larry

Sebastian

Agreed. But still, this is going to be interesting.

Roman

Fine, I’ll behave. But you owe me, Larry.

Lawrence

I owe you nothing.

And for fuck’s sake STOP CALLING ME LARRY

Roman

Okay

…Larry

Lawrence

It’s a lucky thing for you that you’re too far away to murder

Roman

Promises promises

Victor

Looking forward to the event now.

This should be entertaining.

Roman

Seriously, though. What’s she like?

Lawrence

She’s smart, passionate, and very committed to her causes.

Sebastian

Sounds like a handful.

Lawrence

She is.

But it’s not all bad.

Roman

You’re getting soft on us, Lare-bear

Lawrence

Shut up, Roman.

Victor

We’ll back you up, don’t worry.

Sebastian

Yeah, we’ve got your back.

Roman

Can’t wait to see this.

Going to be epic.

Lawrence

Glad you’re all entertained.

Victor

You have to admit, it’s a pretty wild situation.

Lawrence

True.

But I think it’ll work out.

Roman

Just don’t fall for her for real, bro.

Lawrence

Not gonna happen.

Sebastian

Famous last words.

Victor

We’ll see you this weekend.

Lawrence

Looking forward to it. Thanks, guys.

Roman

Later, man.

Sebastian

Catch you later.

Victor

Take care.

Lawrence

You too.

Roman

So, thoughts on Larry’s new fiancée?

Because honestly? I think he’s nuts.

Sebastian

It’s definitely a risky move.

Victor

But it’s Lawrence. He always has a plan.

Roman

True.

But still, an environmentalist?

Sebastian

It’s ironic, considering the pipeline.

Victor

It might actually work in his favor.

Roman

I guess we’ll find out soon enough.

Sebastian

Just be supportive.

Victor

Agreed. He needs us to have his back.

Roman

Yeah, yeah. I got it.

You guys think he’s actually falling for her?

Sebastian

Hard to say. Lawrence is hard to read.

Victor

If he is, it’ll complicate things.

Roman

Definitely.

Sebastian

Let’s just wait and see what happens.

Lawrence

You guys realize that you didn't start a separate chat, right?

Roman

Oh shit. That's my bad.

Victor

Really, Roman?

Roman

Hey, you could have said something. I'm not the only one to blame.

Sebastian

No, it is the easiest thing to do.

Roman

So glad that our friendship is built on mutual trust and understanding.

Lawrence

See you guys this weekend. Try and behave yourselves until then.