A Trap So Tender by Lewis Jennifer

Author:Lewis, Jennifer [Lewis, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romance, Contemporary, Fiction
ISBN: 9780373732333
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2012-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

Seven

Dinner was served with champagne. “To our future.” James raised his glass and she met it with hers.

She smiled and hoped it wasn’t too shaky. “I admit I’m a little worried about the curse of doom hanging over the Drummonds. We haven’t made any headway toward finding that cup piece.” She cut into her roasted salmon.

“I’d almost forgotten about that.”

“It’s the whole reason you brought me here.”

“Not the whole reason.”

“You knew you were going to propose to me?”

“Let’s just say I had some ideas in that direction.” He sipped his champagne with a somewhat predatory gaze.

“But you didn’t even know me.”

“I’m a big believer in gut instinct. I can size up a stock chart, or a start-up company or even a person in a glance. I don’t always act on my gut, but when I do I’m usually right.”

“And your gut was telling you good things about me.”

“Very good things.” He took a bite of salmon.

Her tiny new potatoes looked huge, and the green beans threatened to lodge in her throat. Guilt must be killing her appetite. James had no idea how far off course his gut instinct had led him this time. Still, it was so arrogant of him to be already planning their engagement when they’d barely met that he probably deserved it.

“I think the wedding should take place mid next month. It’s usually a pretty quiet time on the business front, so we can take some time for a honeymoon. Where have you always wanted to go?”

A honeymoon! She blinked and sipped at her champagne while she tried to gather her thoughts. “Next month is so soon. It’ll take time to find the perfect dress.”

“It’ll be easy. You simply choose a good designer and tell them what you want. Takes all the drama out of shopping. I can recommend an excellent tailor in Singapore.”

She inhaled carefully. “My family may need some time to get used to the idea.”

“Why? You’re hardly a child bride.” Then he hesitated and frowned. “Do you think they won’t like me for some reason?”

His sudden concern touched her. If he only knew. “I’m sure they’d love you once they get to know you, but you know how people don’t like surprises. They’ll need to warm up to you a bit.”

“We’ll fly them in next week. Your mom can help you organize the dress and any of that other wedding stuff you want to do.”

She swallowed. She couldn’t even imagine how her mom and stepdad in California would react, but her dad in Singapore was bound to blow his top. “When are we going to have our race?”

“Race?”

“You know, the horse race. Whoever wins…” Her voice trailed off. She knew she’d brought it up at the wrong moment, but it seemed the only escape route from this freight train heading down a steep hillside with no brakes.

“We can do that when we get back from Singapore. In fact, I’d like to leave tomorrow.” He pulled out his iPhone. “I’ll text my pilot.”

But… But… But. She couldn’t even come up with anything.

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