Chapter 31

Alexander stared into the girl’s bright eyes and realized—yeah, she was dead serious. So... He lifted his fingers and pressed them lightly over his chest. "My arms are basically useless, and my heart’s not great either." Translation: Sorry, no can do. Fighting isn’t on today’s schedule. Ethan’s face stiffened. Useless arms? Technically, yes. When you’ve got people to do everything for you, what do you need arms for? And the heart thing? Okay, maybe. The guy does go nuclear pretty often. Few times he nearly sent someone flying with a punch. Thinking about it... his heart probably is under some pressure. "You think I’m not worth your time?" Vivian flicked her hair, her tone teasing but eyes sharp. "There’s only one girl in this entire world I’d ever pay attention to, and that’s you, Vivian." Vivian wasn’t buying it. She coolly turned to Ethan. "Mr. Pierce, you fight me. If I win, then we’ll talk about your boss." Ethan shrank back, surrender in his eyes. "Miss Grant, I give up already."