A Star Sweetly Gleaming by Marie Higgins

Author:Marie Higgins [Higgins, Marie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-11-20T06:00:00+00:00

“What about that woman?” Steele nodded to the beautifully build blonde standing next to the large fireplace in the lobby. The woman with the luscious hair held a drink in her hand as she chatted with a man standing next to her. Right away, Steele could tell these two people hadn’t come to the island together, but he was willing to bet good money they’d end up together.

“No, she’s too obvious.” Ivy sipped her lemonade. The look of disgust showed on her face as she peered at the other woman.

He turned in his chair and leaned on the small table they were sitting at while eating lunch together. “What do you mean by that?”

“Really, Steele?” She set her glass on the table and linked her fingers, giving her chin a bracket to use as she rested her elbows on the table. “The only commercials that woman would be good for would be to sell cars – or suntan lotion.”

He laughed. “Oh, so you think she’s too much woman?”

Ivy rolled her eyes. “She’s definitely too much of something, but she’s not right for my commercial.”

She moved her attention back to the lobby that was crowded with couples waiting for the sleigh ride or the bus to take them to the slopes for some skiing. Knowing the routes of the buses, he knew why the lobby would get full.

“What about him?” she asked, pointing to the man standing by one of the windows.

Steele had to admit the man was good looking. In fact, he reminded Steele of his younger brother Robert with the lighter brown hair and handsome face. “I guess he’s okay.”

“Just okay?” She threw Steele a glance before looking back at the man. “He’s gorgeous, and when he smiles, he could melt a woman’s heart.”

Steele tapped his fingers on the table. “Tell me, Ivy. Are we looking for a man and woman who can make people’s heart melt – or eyes bug out – or are we looking for a couple who are perfect for each other and complement each other perfectly?”

She chewed on her bottom lip and met Steele’s stare. “Honestly? I want them to be both.”

Blowing out a frustrated breath, he scratched his head. “Then I guess we keep looking.”

Ivy reached across the table and tapped her fingers on his forearm. “Steele, I really appreciate your help. I won’t be able to do all of this by myself. In fact, I’ll see if Liz wants to help us look.”

He shrugged. “I guess she can help. She’s friends with my father, which worries me. I don’t want him to keep tabs on me.”

Slowly, she narrowed her gaze on him. “Why would your father do that?”

“I’m just tired…” He stopped his thoughts from rolling off his tongue. He really shouldn’t tell her. After all, his father was paying her, and he might keep tabs on Steele through Ivy.

“You’re tired of what?” She touched his arm again.

He looked at her delicate fingers and manicured nails. The nails weren’t long, and they definitely weren’t fake, but they made her hands look so petite and perfect.

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