Dirty by Vaughn Eve

Author:Vaughn, Eve [Vaughn, Eve]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, azw3, epub
Publisher: Eve Vaughn Books
Published: 2015-06-24T17:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Simone was saved from responding when Paul walked in. James immediately zeroed in on the new arrival and practically growled at the other man. “So look who finally decides to show up.”

Paul ran his fingers through his hair and let out what sounded like a frustrated sigh. “I’m sorry. I had my phone off. Had I gotten your call I would have been here. But there’s no excuse. Forgive me, Noelle.”

“You know, she shouldn’t have to call you to come in and take care of the bakery you share the responsibility for. I’m beginning to think that my wife might be better off without a partner.”

Noelle gasped. “James cut it out. It’s not his fault and you and I both know there wouldn’t have been a bakery without Paul. Paul, don’t listen to James. He’s more shaken up over this than I am.” She patted her husband’s chest and gave him a kiss on his cheek. “I’m going to clean up around here and close up for the day. No point in opening this late. And when I’m finished, we’re going to talk about what happened to your face.”

Simone could barely focus on the conversation. She was too busy trying to avoid Steve who had yet to stop staring at her. If Paul knew what happened between the two of them, she couldn’t imagine what he’d think of her. His opinion shouldn’t matter but it did and she couldn’t figure out why.

“Well, we need to head out but we’ll be in touch,” the first detective broke into the conversation.

“Mary, how do you know Mrs. Rothschild?” Steve asked.

Simone only spared him a quick glance. “I’m sorry but have we met?”

It was apparent her response wasn’t the one he’d expected. “Uh…well, maybe not. I may have mistaken you for someone else.”

“Probably. I guess I just have that type of face.”

He hesitated for a moment and it seemed as if he’d say something but thankfully he didn’t. “Sorry for the misunderstanding.” He followed his partner out the door before waving a casual goodbye.

He knew she was lying. Simone was almost certain of it. There was something in his eyes that told her that he wasn’t happy about her deception either. It wasn’t the first time she’d run into a guy she’d randomly hooked up with thinking she’d never see him again. Like she did with Steve, Simone pretended not to know them and a lot of times the guy would get the hint and leave her alone. There was one instance when the man had gotten nasty, but his anger didn’t progress further than name calling. Hopefully, she’d never see Steve again.

If that wasn’t her wake up call to stop the dangerous lifestyle she dabbled in, she didn’t know what was. But even as the thought crossed her mind, Simone didn’t know if it were possible for her to stop. On top of it all, she could feel Paul’s gaze on her. She wasn’t sure how to handle him after last night

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