appear. “You want me to stay, right?”
“Yeah. I doubt he would try anything when it’s just him and I, but it’s even less likely with you added to the mix.”
Sean nodded then moved to the couch. “Got it.”
I sat behind my desk and waited. Sean had his eyes glued to the door, his fingers resting on his lips.
Bil l opened the door and stepped aside.
Zander stepped in then locked his gaze with mine. He glanced at Sean on the couch then turned his look back to me.
“This better be good.”
His arms were by his sides as he approached my desk. He sat down in the chair.
“I never said you could sit.”
He stood up again. There was no fear in his eyes. He didn’t seem frightened of me or my brother. That was a mistake.
“What do you want?” I demanded. “Cassandra isn’t here, if that’s who you’re looking for.”
“I’m not.” His voice was clipped.
“Then out with it.”
He glanced at Sean again.
“He’s staying.”
Zander put his hands in his pockets then shifted his weight to one leg. He was lean and toned, similar to Flynn’s body type. I outweighed him by at least fifty pounds. No wonder why Cassandra was so hot for me all the time. I was a real man compared to this dweeb. “I need to talk to you about something.”
“Obviously,” I spat. “Now be quick about it.”
“I want a paternity test.” His eyes locked to mine, conveying his seriousness.
What the fuck did he just say? “Excuse me?”
“I want to know if the baby is really yours.” His voice contained no emotion. “I’d ask Cassandra myself, but I don’t want you to break any of my other fingers. I thought we’d settle this man to man.”
Sean stared at me, watching my reaction.
“There’s no need for a test. It’s mine.”
“How can you be sure?” Zander challenged.
“Because she hasn’t fucked you in years,” I snapped. “Or did you forget sex education?”
He didn’t flinch . “She and I were together once when you were apart. I’m justified in asking for a test.”
The room started to spin. My heart was so loud in my ears I could hardly think. It thudded in my ear drums, clouding out all other sound. Just the idea of her being with anyone but me had me in a rage, but him being the guy made it a million times worse. “You’re full of it.”
“No, I’m not.”
“She didn’t sleep with you. Drop the charade.”
“It happened one time.”
“When?” I demanded.
He shrugged. “A few months ago, about three. She called me because she was upset and told me to come over. I stayed the night and left the next morning. That’s how I knew where her apartment was. I thought we were getting back together but then she stopped talking to me. After I found out she was pregnant, I tried to confront her about it but you cut me off at every turn. I’m not stalking her because I’m trying to hurt her or get her back. I just want to know if the baby is mine.”
This couldn’t be the truth. There was no way. Cassandra wouldn’t lie to me. I refused to believe that. “You’re full of shit.”
“I’m not,” he said simply.
“Cassan dra told me she wasn’t with anyone.”
His eyes brightened slightly. “Probably because she didn’t want you to know. It’s pretty obvious how you feel toward me. And you have more money than I do. Makes more sense to go for you.”
I stood up, feeling the rage course through me. “She. Didn’t. Sleep. With. You.”
He held his ground. “I want a paternity test.”
“No.”
Sean stood up then approached the desk. “Mike, calm down.”
“I should kill you and stuff your body parts into my drawers,” I threatened.
Sean came between us. “You should do the paternity test.”
I turned to him, murder in my eyes. He was supposed to be on my side. “No. I’m not doing it. Cassandra wouldn’t lie to me. He’s just pulling this shit because he knows we’re getting married soon. He’s trying to break us up.”
Sean didn’t look convinced.