A Texas Christmas Reunion by Eve Gaddy

Author:Eve Gaddy
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance
ISBN: 9781947636675
Publisher: The Tule Publishing Group, LLC
Published: 2017-11-02T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Furiously, her father moved closer and roared, “What did that bastard tell you?”

“The truth.” Chin up, Savannah stood her ground. “I couldn’t believe you’d stoop so low, but you did.”

“This is absurd,” he said, bringing down the sound level several notches. “Sit down, Savannah.” He walked behind his desk and sat in his high-backed leather office chair. He’d assumed his bank president persona and she admitted he did it masterfully.

Since it looked as if the conversation might take some time, she sat in one of the leather chairs flanking his desk.

“Now, what are you talking about, Savannah? What lies did that man tell you? You’re not making sense.”

“Unfortunately it makes far too much sense. How could you?”

He leaned back in his chair and regarded her indulgently. “You’re going to have to be more specific. I have no idea what you’re asking me.”

“I don’t need an answer. I know it’s true from the way you’ve been acting and from what you said about Harlan. You blackmailed Harlan to break up with me when we were in high school. You threatened his family. What is wrong with you? How could you do something so reprehensible?”

“What in the hell are you talking about? You’re accusing me of blackmail and threats? Why would I blackmail Sullivan when I didn’t know you two were dating? If I had, yes, I’d have put a stop to it, but this is the first I’ve heard of it.”

“Cut the innocent act. I know what you did. You threatened to call in his family’s loan on their house unless he broke up with me.”

“I did no such thing.”

“Don’t lie to me. Not anymore.”

“Very well. I did discover you were dating him. I was understandably upset that you’d engage in a clandestine relationship with anyone, much less a boy from the Barrels. Perhaps I suggested to Harlan he should think twice before he continued with your relationship, but to imply I threatened anyone is outrageous.”

“You’re denying that’s what happened?”

“Of course I deny it,” he scoffed. “Nothing of the sort ever took place.”

“Oh, really? Why don’t I ask Harlan’s parents? They never knew what Harlan did to stop you. But I’m sure they’d corroborate the fact that you called in their loan.”

“You’re becoming more hysterical the longer we talk. I suggest you decide whether you should trust me, your father, or that Barrels scum.”

Savannah stood up, walked over and picked up her coat. “If by Barrels scum you’re referring to Harlan,” she said, putting on her coat, “I trust Harlan.”

She walked out the door to her father’s stunned silence.

*

Harlan’s phone rang around eleven. When he saw it was Savannah he picked up immediately. “I’ve been worried about you.”

“I’m standing downstairs in the lobby of your apartment building. Can I come up?”

“I’ll be right down to get you.”

“Damn,” he said when he saw her. “I was going to ask if you’re okay but you’re obviously not.”

“It shows, huh?”

He ushered her into the elevator, passed his key over the sensor, and pressed the button to his floor.

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