Chapter 24. Scandal

“Your family is finally reunited, Dre. Isn’t it great? Shouldn’t we be celebrating?” Dmitri said to his friend, a smile on his face.

“Shut up, you twat. There are bigger things to focus on,” Dominic said.

“A little fun wouldn’t hurt, Mr. Grumpy pants. So, what d’you say, Alex?”

“I’m not really up for a flamboyant celebration, but my mum obviously wants it. We just have to be on guard,” Dre responded.

“Andre?” Alicia said, knocking on the door of his study.

“Come in,” he said and she walked into his study, dressed in an aqua blue dress with her hair in loose curls.

“You should get dressed for dinner tonight, Andre,” she said.

“Alright, mum.”

“Alicia?” Dmitri said.

“Yes, dear?”

“Are we invited?”

“Of course. Andre, darling, why didn’t you invite your friends. Don’t be rude,” his mum said.

Dre narrowed his eyes, glaring hotly at Dmitri who merely shrugged.

“Remind me why I’m friends with you, again,” Dominic h