A Winter's Seduction (A Winter's Tale Series Book 5) by Kristi Tailor

Author:Kristi Tailor [Tailor, Kristi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: 7th Meadow Publishing
Published: 2020-03-04T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Charlotte stood in the lobby of Plotus Cosmetics for what felt like an eternity as she waited for Nicholas to finish his meeting with a potential investor. The floor’s secretary had come and gone several times since she’d arrived, each time making apologies for the long wait. It had been Charlotte’s intention to surprise Nicholas, but after arriving nearly an hour and a half earlier she was beginning to question her sudden spontaneity. What did I expect? she thought. Why wouldn’t the Vice President of a multi-billion- dollar corporation be busy in the middle of the day? Shaking her head at her improvidence, Charlotte glanced around the large open space. Though the floor was fairly quiet with hardly any visitors, she could not stop the overwhelming sensation of self- doubt that spread through her being. Compared to her surroundings, she appeared ordinary . . . average and without the superficial fancies that money could buy.

The lobby was truly grand with its Italian marble walls and Empire White & Brass porcelain floors. Colorful abstract paintings were strategically hung along the tall, long walls, successfully creating an atmosphere of sophistication. Intimate seating surrounded a large black forest wood communal table on either side, leaving just enough space for potted orchids in tall glass vases. The entire ambiance of the space was aesthetically pleasing to the eye− perfection, without even the slightest flaw to the setting. Unblemished. Charlotte swallowed deeply, and pressing down the innate urge to run for the elevator, she reserved her resolve. She made the trip to Staten Island with a purpose in mind and would not allow foolish insecurities to deter her. Anyway, why should she concern herself with the afflicting notions of feeling inferior when the man who would inevitably come to own the very building in which she stood, had loved her emphatically? The very thought of it was paradoxical.

“Excuse me, Ms. Elliot,” came a mousey voice from behind her. “Mr. Elliot will see you now.”

Charlotte turned to face the other female, and with a quick sweep of her eyes, made a quick study of her physical appearance. She was a petite woman with large green eyes and dark brown skin, who looked to be no more than thirty. She was stunning, flawless just like the setting that surrounded them. She belongs here. The thought came and went away quickly, but the taste it left behind was a bitter one. Fighting back the frown that strived to tackle her delicate features, Charlotte forced herself to smile. “Thank you.”

Returning Charlotte’s smile, the shorter woman said, “Just this way,” and then turning on her stiletto heels headed in the direction of a tall glass door which she held open, graciously standing aside to allow the other woman entry. Walking a steady pace, she sashayed down the long, wide hallway leading to Nicholas’ suite.

“Are you sure he’s free?” Charlotte asked. “I haven’t seen anyone leave from this direction since I’ve arrived.”

“His meeting was over Skype,” the exotic woman acknowledged with a batting of long dark lashes.

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