Love Hate: A second chance, secret baby romance. (The Rich List Book 2) by Clare Connelly

Author:Clare Connelly [Connelly, Clare]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-08-23T16:00:00+00:00

It took every ounce of Max’s focus to keep a neutral expression locked on her face. The last twenty four hours had skittled her composure, but she suspected that had nothing to do with the raging fever in her pulse, nor the way her nipples were tingling and taut inside the lace of her bra. Noah’s hand, so much larger than hers, wrapped around hers, his thumb moving rhythmically over the skin of her hand until flames seemed to be licking the soles of her feet. She pulled her hand away hard, her eyes flashing a warning she hoped he’d heed. Or did she?

She pushed the traitorous thought away. He might be hotter than hades, deliciously handsome and the embodiment of alpha-male strength, but she wasn’t the kind of woman to be impressed by stupid superficial traits. She refused to be impressed by his looks and physical strength. That was just dumb luck.

“I presume you’ll need to take a day to catch up? You must be tired from your flight.”

His lips quirked in a smile that made her stomach ache. Beautiful, yes, but he was also laughing at her, mocking her, and she hated that. “Perhaps I wasn’t clear. I’m shadowing you. Effective immediately.”

A throb of pleasure radiated from her belly. She spun away, swallowing hard.

“I’ll have Rachel send you my calendar. I have a busy few days planned, Mr Storm. I hope you don’t suffer jetlag.”

“I’ll cope.”

Why was she baiting him? It was clear he wouldn’t rise to it. He was too cool, too professional. It would be better for all of them if she simply accepted this arrangement. She steeled herself then turned to face him. “Well, if you’ll excuse me, I have work to do.”

Noah nodded and she held her nerves together, assuring herself she’d be alone, soon, sure that Gray would walk out with his friend. Only it was Gray that moved to the door, offering one last ‘thank you’ in Noah’s direction before disappearing, leaving the two of them alone.

If she’d thought he was attractive before, seeing him like this, just the two of them in her office, was more than overwhelming. The air around them seemed to grow thick, and she was conscious of every breath, every movement. While outwardly doing all that she could to appear natural and poised, she felt clunky and wrong, completely out of place. His scrutiny didn’t help matters.

“You can’t mean to stay in my office and stare at me?” She asked, cursing the unsteadiness of her voice.

“I’ll start with an inspection of your space,” he said curtly. “Then, I’d like to take a look at your phone, laptop, ipad, any other communication devices. I’ll need access to your digital diary, your calendar of past events, and I’d like to interview your executive staff, as well as anyone who has access to this floor of the building.”

“Is that all?” She asked, incredulous.

“I will need to interview you as well,” he responded, setting her pulse going all over again. She

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