I stopped in my tracks and turned to find Richard’s cold, brooding face. I calmed myself and asked in a quiet voice, “What’s the problem?”

“Is there something you need, Mr. Blackwood?”

Derek had also turned around, raising an eyebrow slightly as he asked.

Richard’s eyes were dark and stormy. “Are you planning to come between a husband and wife, Mr. Grant?”

“I’m not interested in that,” Derek replied with a smirk. “I just wanted to remind ...