Lone Star Valentine (McCabe Multiples) by Cathy Gillen Thacker

Author:Cathy Gillen Thacker [Thacker, Cathy Gillen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2015-02-01T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Lily stared at Miss Mim and the other members of the steering committee for the chili cook-off late Wednesday morning, sure she couldn’t have heard right. Outside, the movers were busy first securing, then moving the ceramic chili pepper statue off the town square.

“The governor and his wife are coming to the festival?” What had started out to be a mostly local fund-raiser was quickly turning into an event beyond their wildest dreams.

“Not for the entire thing, of course. But they’ll be here on Saturday in time for the judging. They’ll sample the winning entrees and leave after the first dance.”

Aware she was way too distracted, Lily moved away from the windows and the sight of Gannon, Harriett Montgomery and Emmett Briscoe, who were overseeing the delicate procedure.

“Rex Carter pulled it off,” Marybeth Simmons, the PTA president, said.

“I’m impressed,” Lily said to the former mayor.

He accepted her compliment with a nod. “We’re still way short on important dignitaries, but I’m working on reeling a few more in to give us the kind of visibility we need to really put Laramie on the map.”

“Good to hear,” she said sincerely. “I also hear congratulations are in order to you for the sale of the Triple M.”

“It’s not definite yet.”

“But it will be,” Lily ascertained.

For the first time in recent memory, Rex Carter looked less than absolutely confident. “When I get Gannon Montgomery to sign off on it, then, yes, it will be,” he said.

Frowning, Miss Mim added her two cents. “Harriett doesn’t want to sell. Although, since her late husband left the majority of the land to her son and the house to her, she doesn’t have much say in the matter.”

“It’s time,” Rex said confidently.

Without warning, Lily’s assistant charged in. “I’m sorry to interrupt, but Liz Cartwright-Anderson—your attorney—said you have to turn on the television right now! Channel 11!”

Lily walked to the TV in the corner. Quickly switched it on.

The screen was filled with breaking news. Front and center was Bode Daniels, standing behind a bank of microphones. He was flanked by Viviana on one side, his agent on the other. “First of all,” Bode was saying with utter sincerity as he looked directly into the camera, “I want to thank the team for the opportunity they’ve given me, and to the fans for all the support over the years.”

“Bode!” A reporter attending the press conference shouted. “What’s your reaction to the news the Gladiators are ready to cut you loose?”

Oh, no, Lily thought, really fearing what that could mean for her and her son. Especially if her ex’s search for a new team got desperate, as some seemed to think it might.

Bode flashed his trademark grin. Shrugged. “I wouldn’t get too worked up about what is essentially a contract negotiation at this point.”

The reporters all chuckled at his deadpan humor.

“Would you consider going elsewhere to play?”

“I’m a Texan, born and bred, so of course I’d like to stay in the Lone Star State for the remainder of my pro career.

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