No Getting Over You by Shirleen Davies

Author:Shirleen Davies [Davies, Shirleen]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance, Contemporary, Western
Amazon: B019576MSC
Publisher: Avalanche Ranch Press LLC
Published: 2016-01-26T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Houston, Texas

Ivan hung up, deciding to call his father. He needed to persuade him to confide about what his brothers were doing. Depending on what he learned, Ivan might have to make arrangements to isolate himself from any dealings that hinted at what he expected might be happening. It might mean being disowned by the family and forsaking his legacy, but he knew he’d take that chance if his uncles were doing what Ivan suspected. Until he received confirmation, though, he wouldn’t pass judgment.

“Are you ready to finish reviewing the sales figures?” Gage joined Ivan in the office his boss kept in Houston. It was one of three Gage knew about, including El Paso and León, Mexico. The private jet, personal driver, three thousand dollar suits, and unlimited credit card all pointed to wealth beyond what could be made in the rodeo stock business. From what Gage could tell, cattle sales outside the rodeo business didn’t make up the difference. Each passing week seemed to bring more questions with few answers, which worried him no small amount.

“I am. Please join me.” Ivan nodded at the bottle of scotch he held. “It’s already been a long day, my friend.”

“I’ll take a short one. I don’t usually drink before leaving the office, but you’re right. Today has provided more than the usual number of challenges.” Gage sat down, exchanging the papers he’d been holding for the glass of scotch. Tilting it toward Ivan, he took a slow sip, deciding he still needed to keep his suspicions to himself. Whatever he did suspect had to involve Ivan, and that troubled him. He’d spoken to his good friend, Thad Montgomery, twice. Both times, he’d been told there wasn’t enough to trigger an investigation. Today’s discovery of lost time on the cattle delivery might change Thad’s mind.

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Cold Creek, Colorado

“Are you sure Lainey can’t use my help packing?” Cassie sat down across from Cam as he finished loading his books and files into a box.

“She told me it’s all covered. We’re hiring people to do most of the packing. It’s a good thing she already hired a manager for the preschool or I’d have myself one stressed out wife.”

Cassie laughed, understanding Cam’s joke. Lainey had to be one of the calmest women she’d ever met. Even when she’d been the target of a stalker before she and Cam got together, she’d been tough and calm. It must come from working with preschoolers for a living.

“Have her call me if she changes her mind. And don’t even try to get out of here without saying goodbye.”

“You sure are getting bossy now that I’m leaving,” Cam shot back as she disappeared into the hall.

Checking the time, Cassie made a quick stop in the employee lounge to grab a bag of chips and a soda. She’d skipped breakfast and lunch, but she couldn’t ignore the growling of her stomach any longer.

She’d only had a few minutes with Janie before they left for work that morning, but it was long enough to learn the fire had consumed two buildings.

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