Midnight Games by Kennedy Elle

Author:Kennedy, Elle [Kennedy, Elle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
ISBN: 9780451240026
Publisher: Signet
Published: 2013-01-01T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Tomas Meiro swept his gaze over the monitors dominating the walls of the security floor. Everything looked good, but then again, it was still early. Every night brought a new series of issues, a new round of complaints, and a new collection of problematic customers.

It was bound to happen—place people in a room where cash flowed freely and even the most levelheaded individual turned into an irrational motherfucker. Greed was a powerful tool, a man’s worst enemy.

And Meiro’s greatest ally. Without greed, he wouldn’t have any of this—a packed casino, a booked-to-capacity hotel, a fat bank account, and standing invitations to every prestigious event in Europe. Renee’s father had capitalized on that greed to build an empire, and now that the old man was dead, Meiro was reaping the benefits.

“Zoom in on the man in the purple blazer,” he told Keller. “Blackjack, Table Fifteen.”

Keller enlarged a screen at the bottom right corner of the wall.

Meiro took a step closer and peered at the image. “Left hand.”

The monitor zoomed in on the hand resting on the patron’s knee. After a moment, Meiro relaxed. Nothing but a nervous twitch.

“Harmless,” he said absently. “But keep an eye on him.”

He did another quick examination of the screens, then gave a pleased nod. “I’ll check in later. Inform me of any developments.”

“Yes, sir.”

He’d just stepped away from the monitors when a flash of red snagged his attention. He turned back to the main wall, then sucked in a breath.

“Zoom in on the west grid. Roulette. Table Eight.”

Keller swiftly executed the command, and Meiro stared at the screen for several long moments.

“Who is she?” he asked slowly.

Behind him, the usual commotion ensued.

“Valerie Parker-Smith,” one of the techs announced. Fingers moved over a computer keyboard in fast, rapid clicks. “She checked into the Lavender Suite this morning.”

“Where did she come from?”

“London, sir.” More typing. “License lists her as twenty-six years old. There’s a note from the front desk in her file—she paid for the suite with a black AmEx.”

Intrigued, Meiro watched as the exquisite redhead threw her head back and laughed with the older man beside her. A pear-cut emerald dangled from the silver chain around her long, graceful neck, the sparkling jewel nestled in her spectacular cleavage.

“Who is the gentleman with her? Did she arrive with him?”

“No, sir. She is the only occupant of her suite, and she entered the casino alone.”

Meiro pursed his lips. “Zoom in on the eyes.”

Keller did as he was told, and suddenly a pair of mesmerizing green eyes filled the screen. Dancing with delight. Twinkling with mischief. Gleaming with life.

“Incredible,” Meiro murmured.

He was oddly reluctant to look away, but he forced himself to sever the thread of fascination tying him to those big green eyes.

His pulse was unusually fast as he headed for the door, where his two expressionless bodyguards stood. In the corridor, he was met by the young male employee he paid for the sole purpose of sticking close and delivering his messages.

“Anything I can help you with, Mr.

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