Third Person POV

" Who's Eugene? "

Brielle froze in her place as she all of a sudden felt lightheaded. She looked up at Killian who was analyzing her shift in mood and waited patiently for her to respond.

" He's... my brother. I don't like talking about him much because Delilah will ask questions and that leads to me.. trying not to break down a few minutes later. "

" I've never heard you mention him once since we've been around each other. What happened if you don't mind me asking. "

" He went to the army when I was 16 and he's never been home since. He used to call twice a month maybe even three times to make sure I was ok but after a few years the calls got slower and eventually he just stopped. It's been almost a year and I haven't heard from him once. " Brielle said and she couldn't help the small tear that escaped her eye. Killian continued to stare at her and eventually more fell. He felt himself wanting to move to wipe them away but she shook her head.

" I'm sorry " She whispered before standing and trying to run out but he caught her arm and pulled her to him. She laid her head on his chest as her hands gripped his suit and he kept his arm around her waist. He ran his fingers through her long hair. and after a few moments, he spoke.

" I could have someone look him up to see where he's at or what he's been up too.. If that's what you want. " Brielle shook her head.

" I don't think that would make me feel any better. " Killian nodded as he already started planning his visit to a few of his employees who were good at tracking people.

" It's not good to bottle up your emotions. "

" Says the one who does it every single day. " She smiled softly and he rubbed her waist. 

"I know what will make you feel better. " She looked up at him and tilted her head.

" And what might that be? "

" Have dinner with me. " She smirked at him and giggled softly.

" Answer one question for me first. "

" Alright love. "

" Why did you want to know about Eugene? " Brielle felt him tense up a bit before looking away and clearing his throat.

" Research purposes.. I overheard you talking to Delilah. "

" Well Killian it's you, so I will always expect you to reply with those answers but.. I feel like you did it because of something else. " She tried to study him as she spoke but he didn't say anything. She finally noticed a different emotion in his eyes and pulled away slightly.

" Killian... Were you feeling.. jealous? " Killian scoffed.

" Jealousy by definition is feeling or showing envy of someone, which I have not done so yet. "

" The way your talking makes me believe that you were feeling a lot more than jealous.. A little covetous perhaps? "

" Explain yourself. "

" Well Mr. CEO, covetous by definition is having or showing a great desire to possess something, typically something or (in this case) someone belonging... to someone else. " He stared into her eyes intently as the tension rose and he inwardly smirked at how easily she clapped back.

" If Delilah says she misses a man that so happened to call her every birthday and she doesn't have a father figure in her life as of right now, what do you think that leaves me to believe? "

" That I was dating Eugene? "

" That was my first thought when his name was said, yes. " He pulled her closer by the waist and looked down at her.

" I am a very possessive man Brielle.. And when I want something, no one is aloud to take it " She smiled.

" So I've been told " He gave her a small smirk before speaking again.

" Have dinner with me. "

" You're not gonna let this go are you? "

" Of course not. " She pulled away from him fully and gave him a wink before walking away, purposely swaying her hips. Killian bit his lip once again as he was caught in a slight trance but he shook himself from it and went after her when she closed the door.

" Oh you little vixen " He whispered a little angry but mostly amused. Opening the door he saw her by the elevator and he stepped out of his office.

" So is that a yes. " He spoke and she turned to look back.

" You're gonna have to try a lot harder than that Killy. "

He groaned as she walked into the elevator and he paid no mind to Anna who was trying her best not to laugh. Walking back into his office, he sat against his desk patiently waiting for her to come back. After a minute or so, the door opened and she paid no mind towards him as she sat the papers on his desk and walked right past him to her office.

He walked to her door and watched as she took a seat and opened her folder, placing one of the contracts in front of her to read over. Killian walked over to her slowly and she continued to read. He went around to the back of her chair.

" Killian.. " She said and she heard no response. She turned to look at him but she jumped when he placed his hands harshly onto the desk.

" You want to say what you said a little earlier right now hmm? How hard do I need to try? " He spoke into her ear and she shuddered as she felt his breath against her neck.

" I- uh.. I- "

" Save it. " He cut her off and spun her chair around to face him. She bit her lip and Killian's eyes went down to her lips before going back to her eyes. He leant down to kiss her and she kissed back as she ran her fingers through his hair. He pulled away after a bit and went down to her neck to give her a small kiss. She bit her lip as he found her sweet spot and he continued his torture as she tugged at his hair. She was about to say something when a voice made them both freeze.

" Bribri? " Brielle quickly pushed Killian away and fell out of her seat as she coughed up a storm. She stood up trying to play it off and went over to Delilah who looked like she was just getting up.

" Hi baby is everything alright? How are you feeling? " She leant down to the little girl and pushed the hairs out of her face.

" A l-little better. I's just hungry now " Brielle nodded her head and stood up straight.

" I'll go make you a little something to calm that throat and belly ache ok? " Delilah nodded her head and Brielle walked out of the room. Meanwhile Killian had collected himself and he made eye contact with the little girl as he felt that she was trying to see through his soul. He looked over to the door as he approached her slowly and looked back to her eyes.

" What did you see little girl? "

" More than enough Killy. " She grinned and he cleared his throat as he looked away and pulled two hundred dollar bills from his sleeve and held it out for her.

" Let's keep quiet about this.. no need to remind Brielle of what her 4 year old saw. " Delilah nodded her head as she grabbed the money and placed it in her pocket. She laid back onto the couch and yawned as she waited for Brielle.

Killian walked out of the room and looked over his shoulder to the little girl. If he wasn't careful, he knew he would be giving her bribe money left and right for all his mistakes.

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Delilah had her head on Brielle's shoulder as she dozed in and out of reality. Brielle was on the computer finishing up her work as Delilah laid in her arms sleepily. Killian as usual was on the phone angry and Blaine had came in a couple hours ago and has been raiding the breakroom fridge ever since.

Brielle often wondered how well Blaine's company was actually doing but she knew they we doing well as they made well over 100 shares in the past week and more than 20 million in the last two months.

Delilah was very excited to see him as was he. He felt for the little baby and held her in his arms for the whole time he was here until he got hungry. Brielle looked over at Killian who had veins popping out of his forehead and steam coming out of his ears.

The door opened and Brielle thought nothing of it as it could've been Blaine but when Killian stopped screaming and you could hear a pin drop, she knew something was wrong. She looked over to the door and her eyes went wide as Calvin and 2 of his men stood behind him. Anna was on her break so of course this had to be perfect timing. She quickly stood up and placed Delilah on the couch and ran over to the door. They were already fully in his office and Calvin saw her enter the room. He gave her a wink and she shivered for all the wrong reasons.

Blaine opened the door with a smile and once he noticed why there was silence, he tried to close it with the smile still stuck to his face but Brielle quickly grabbed his arm and pulled him in.

" Lockewood.. I don't have times for the games today. " Killian sighed standing up and Calvin chuckled.

" Oh but Killian I have the time and I'd like to discuss our proposition since you've been trying to avoid me. "

" And I'm telling you now to fuck off. " Blaine walked over to them and Brielle furrowed her eyebrows.

" What proposition? "

" His 'proposition' is blackmail. " Killian seethed and Calvin looked over to her as he continued to smile.

" Well what is he blackmailing you with? " She asked and Calvin replied.

" Just a few pictures of you and him being rather affectionate... Would truly hate to see those get out to the press. " Brielle's heart dropped and she looked over to Killian who had a killer look on his face.

" W-well what did you want in return? " She asked trying to keep herself at bay and Calvin shrugged.

" 25% of his company's shares is what we agreed on. " Brielle's face turned at his over dramatic price and shook her head. Killian barely gave out more than 5 percent of his shares and when he did, the people who recieve them worshiped him like some sort of god.. which just inflates his ego even more. She took a deep breath before replying.

" You can send the pictures out. " Everyone replied at the same time to her statement.

" What? " She could see that Calvin wasn't exactly sure how to respond as she just given him permission to expose them. Killian opened his mouth to speak but they all looked down as they heard the pitter patter of feet and a small cough.

" B-bribri? " Delilah said softly as she clinged onto her leg. Calvin looked down and made direct eye contact with the little girl and once again she stared him down. There was some sort of tension between them and everyone else in the room felt it. Calvin decided to break the ice as he smirked.

" Well hi there kitten. " She looked him up and down before speaking.

" Hello " She said and he was taken back by the sudden change of pitch and tone in her voice. He turned away from her as he looked to Killian.

" You can keep your pictures.. They won't do me any good now. "

" Such a sudden change of heart. " Blaine said tilting his head and Calvin smirked.

" I have a better plan than that but, it will be for another time. We'll show ourselves out. " He let his eyes linger on Brielle and Delilah for a second before they walked out of the office. Killian walked over to Brielle who didn't make it discrete that she didn't want to look at him.

" Brielle- " She cut him off.

" Not right now Killian. We're lucky he didn't really send those out but who knows what he's planning to do now... It's not your sanity or child on the line here Killian.. You could've at least told me. " She picked up Delilah and walked into her office, slamming the door shut. Killian walked away running his hands down his face and he looked over to Blaine who watched the whole thing as if it was a soap opera.

" Damn Kiki.. you fucked up "

" Don't you think I know that! " He raised his voice and Blaine sighed.

" Calvin is devising another scheme right as we speak and we need to figure out what it is. "

" How far can he really get Blaine? It's Calvin we're talking about here. "

" Killian.. you and I both know that man can't even wipe his ass on his own but he can learn how to manipulate one, " He snapped his fingers " In seconds. "

" Thanks for the visual Blaine.. what do you even mean? "

" He's fast. Why else would the second he saw Delilah make him change his mind about the plan to ruin her and Brielle's safety? " Killian thought deeply for a moment as he processed the information in his head.

" Going off topic here, you look like your mind is preoccupied with something other than Calvin.. What is it? " Killian looked over his shoulder to Brielle's office to see if she was looking, which she made it clear that she wasn't by turning her chair away from him. He turned back to Blaine and lowered his voice.

" I need information and close intel on a man named Eugene- " Blaine cut him off and spoke as he clearly remembered Delilah speaking of an Uncle Eugene.

" Boyfriend? "

" Brother "

Blaine smirked. " For a second there, I thought you were going to kill someone. " Killian shrugged his shoulders.

" With Calvin running around.. we can't be too sure about that statement. "