New Orleans Connection Series by Kathy Ivan

Author:Kathy Ivan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romantic suspense, Contemporary Romance, Second-chance romance, New Orleans bayou and French Quarter, Mysteries and thrillers with intrigue and betrayal, DEA, FBI and CIA alpha heroes, Action and adventure, Firefighter, private investigator, police detectives
Publisher: Kathy Ivan
Published: 2019-08-24T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

The man certainly knew how to do things in style. They’d barely landed before a limo pulled up and Carpenter—Samuel—herded her into it and they drove to the city. Before too long, they’d pulled up in front of a large building with an old-fashioned storefront quality about it, the kind you’d see in old movies from the nineteen thirties and forties. Where kids would run inside and get their penny candy while salesmen behind the counters helped their mothers gather dry goods.

The red brick façade had a worn patina that suited the building, rising several stories high. He ushered her out of the car and inside, straight into an ultra-modern reception area, a distinct contrast from the old-fashioned outside. There were still touches of old world charm inside, like the natural brick walls, but everything else bespoke wealth and efficiency.

He’d been barely restrained on the ride over, telling her all about the renovations he’d made to the old building, and couldn’t wait to give her the grand tour. Her breath caught in her throat when they’d walked through the front door. The entire first floor consisted of a reception/security station in the front while several offices took up the rear half of the building. The second floor contained a large conference room with a huge table, big enough to seat at least twenty people. A few more offices dotted the hallway. There was also a kitchen area complete with full size refrigerator and microwave and one of those single cup coffee makers with a ton of the little flavored cups.

The next three floors were apartments. He showed her one, and explained each apartment had identical floorplans. They boasted two bedrooms, two bathrooms, up-to-date gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, and large windows letting in copious amounts of natural light. Or they would during the daytime hours. Since the sun had set, she was treated to darkness and views of the bridge across the Mississippi River in the distance.

“Wow, this is amazing.” Each of the apartments was fully furnished with sleek lines and modern accents. Not precisely her style, but it worked with the exposed brick and creamy off white paint scheme.

“The construction crew just finished them. Each member of my team will be offered an apartment if they’re willing to relocate. Ms. Willie also has one, on the floor below mine.” Sam leaned against one wall, looking toward the river. He grinned. “She’s been shipping personal stuff here for weeks and driving the designer nuts, wanting her place to feel like home.”

“I’d move here for one of these apartments. They’re fabulous.”

“Come on. I’ll show you the penthouse apartment.” He held out his hand and after a second’s hesitation she slid hers into it. Why was she hesitating anyway? It wasn’t like he was going to jump on her the second they walked into a space with a bedroom. Then again, maybe she’d be jumping him. They’d definitely moved past the barely acquainted stage on the plane, with his tongue down her throat.

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