Auction Action by Andrew Grey

Author:Andrew Grey [Grey, Andrew]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Gay, Contemporary, perfect strangers, andrew grey, Erotica, all romoance ebooks
Published: 2012-06-28T03:16:32+00:00

Auction Action

over to Saundra. She hadn’t called about it yet, but he had no doubt she would do just that or she’d drop by unannounced and then talk his ear off while she wondered why Frederick hadn’t finished yet. Stepping into the back room, Frederick got back to work, spending the next hour finishing the last of the cleaning so that tomorrow he could varnish, and once it was dry, he’d be done.

Frederick had a few customers in the afternoon, and, as he expected, Saundra called just before closing. “I have it cleaned and I need to varnish it. Once the painting’s done, I’ll have it sent right over.”

“I know that, Dear Boy. I wanted to thank you for handling the auction for me. I consider it a special favor.” Frederick smiled. “Well, you’re welcome.” Frederick figured if he were going to ask her about the painting, now was as good a time as any. “The gentleman bidding against you was Duncan Prescott and…”

“Yes. He would, and I saw the way you outmaneuvered him at the auction. That was brilliant.” She sounded so pleased.

“So you know why he wanted the portrait?” Frederick asked.

“I assume for the same reason I did, to get back at Arlene Hunt. That woman made herself a thorn in the Prescott family’s side for years, almost as much as mine.” Saundra even sounded vindictive.

“I don’t think that’s the reason, but he stopped by the store today and asked about the purchaser of the painting.

He knows I was acting as an agent for someone, but I did not and would not tell him it was you. However, he asked me to pass on a message. He would like to purchase the painting if you’re willing to sell.” For some reason, he 32

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