CEO's Pregnant Lover by Leslie North

appearance had been slowly growing, and with Trent’s insistence, she had begun to see herself as he saw her.
    “So, what brings you to this meeting of the rich and famous?” the man inquired.
    Brianna looked at him and gave him another smile, “I’m here with Mr. Coldwell.” Brianna was intent on looking for Trent so she could point him out to her companion and therefore missed the look of hatred which consumed the man’s face.
    Marco Bresi couldn’t believe his luck. His sources had told him that Trent had a new female interest and that he was taking a different approach with this woman than normal. She had been seen at his residence on numerous occasions, and appeared to work for him in some capacity. Running into her at this charity function was like a gift, which had fallen into his lap.
    “Shame on him for leaving such a beautiful lady to fend for herself. May I get you another drink?” Marco offered.
    Brianna couldn’t find Trent amidst the crowd of people, but turned her attention back to her companion, “Oh, no, I’m fine. But thank you.”
    Marco held his hand out in introduction, “My name is Diamante,” using his middle name and intentionally not providing her with his surname. He wasn’t sure how this young woman would play a role in his revenge against Trent, but he would protect his options in the meantime.
    Brianna took the outstretched hand and replied, “Brianna. You have a very unique accent.”
    Marco gave her a smile one might give a small child, “I’m originally from Italy. I’ve come over to the states to conduct some business and meet with some investors.”
    Brianna shook his hand and then blushed when he raised her hand to his lips and brushed the back of it with his lips in an old-world gesture. “It is my pleasure to make your acquaintance.”
    “So, what does a beautiful young lady like yourself do with her time?”
    “I’m a personal assistant to Mr. Coldwell.”
    “And what business is Mr. Coldwell in? Maybe I should make his acquaintance?”
    Brianna nodded her head, “I’d be happy to introduce you. Trent’s the CEO of Coldwell Enterprises and they are involved in all sorts of industries.”
    “I would love an introduction. Tell me, is it a normal custom in your country for personal assistants to attend social functions with their employers?” Marco had been told that there was a personal relationship between Trent and this young woman, but would love to have firsthand confirmation of that fact.
    Brianna blushed, “Well, not exactly. Trent and I are also dating, and…”
    “Oh, I see. Well, Trent is a very lucky man.”
    Brianna’s blush intensified and she looked around for Trent again. Spying him heading her direction, she was taken aback at the look on his face. He looked furious and was staring right at her.
    Trent had been searching for Brianna for several minutes when he spied her leaning up against a pillar at the back of the large room. Smiling, he wondered how she was enjoying her first foray into the high society of Denver. Personally, he was bored and ready to leave.
    As he headed in her direction, she turned as if looking for him, and he saw who her companion was and his blood ran cold. The rage that consumed him as he realized that Marco Bresi currently had hold of her hand and was kissing the back of her hand was instant and uncontrollable.
    Trent ignored those wishing to speak with him as he made a direct path towards Brianna. Whatever Marco had up his sleeve, Brianna didn’t deserve to be caught in the middle of it.
    As he reached the pair, Brianna was watching him with a look of uncertainty on her face and Trent tried to school his features and reassure Brianna that he was not angry with her. Turning to face his nemesis, he stated, “Marco. What are you doing here?”
    Marco let go of Brianna’s hand as Trent pulled her against his body, shielding her from Marco’s touch. “Good evening, Trent. You have a lovely young woman