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182 Irresistible Forces
included a family, but the man had effectively and
intentionally changed the subject, letting Dominic
know any discussion about him was off-limits.
“So, how did you enjoy your week on Latois?”
Dominic glanced over at Ryder. He hadn’t told
anyone where he would be that week other than
Matt and he was certain Matt hadn’t mentioned
anything to anyone. His secretary had been informed
that if an emergency came up to contact Matt. So
where had Ryder gotten his information?
“Don’t bother figuring things out, Nick. I know
where you are 24-7. It’s my business to protect you.
It’s what your grandfather sent me here to do.”
Dominic closed the refrigerator and leaned back
against it. He felt irritated that his grandfather intended
to be a part of his life even when he didn’t want him
to. “It’s been close to twenty years now, Ryder?” he
asked angrily. “You can’t be my bodyguard forever.
Besides, I don’t need one anymore.” Even though he
said the words he knew over the years Ryder had
become more than just his bodyguard.
“You are who you are. You will always need
someone to watch your back.”
“My grandfather’s orders?” Dominic asked angrily.
“When are you going to stop hating him?”
Dominic sighed. He and Ryder had had this conversation
several times. For some reason Ryder was
very loyal to Franco Saxon.
“I don’t hate him actually,” Dominic said calmly.