One Summer in Monte Carlo by Jennifer Bohnet

Author:Jennifer Bohnet [Bohnet, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Boldwood Books

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‘How did your dinner date with Zac go?’ Mathieu asked. ‘Are you two finally friends again now?’

Mathieu posed his questions as he, Nanette and the twins walked around the headland towards the open-air cinema. The twins, excited at the prospect of seeing the latest Star Wars blockbuster, had rushed ahead.

‘Not really,’ Nanette replied slowly. ‘Nothing’s really changed. Zac certainly hasn’t.’ Inwardly, she was still in turmoil from the evening she’d spent with him despite being determined that Zac had no place in her life any more. ‘Besides, it wasn’t a date on my part.’ Nanette glanced at Mathieu. ‘Did you know Zac is starting up a new business for when he retires from racing?’

‘I’d heard a rumour. Some sort of holiday business.’

‘Can you believe he’s asked me to help him run it,’ Nanette said, exasperated.

‘How does Zac want you to be involved? Behind the scenes, organising the business, I presume?’

Nanette nodded. ‘He gave me an envelope last night with details of what he has planned. Initially, the office would be on board Pole Position. According to the job description he’d thoughtfully included, he would also want me to travel to inspect the places and make sure they’re exclusive enough. Starting next month.’

‘Could be fun,’ Mathieu said. ‘Does it have a name, this business?’

Nanette hesitated. Mathieu might be Zac’s best friend, but would he want her talking about his business? He hadn’t told her not to, and Mathieu seemed to know a bit about it anyway. Years ago, discretion and loyalty had been key words in her life with Zac Ewart. Not any more. She didn’t feel she owed him a single ounce of loyalty. Not since he’d so cruelly walked away from her after the accident.

‘Vacances au Soleil, an exclusive holiday club, which will, for a large amount of money, naturally, arrange dream holidays for their members, anywhere in the world. Dubai, St Tropez, Rio, Sun City and, of course, Monaco.’ And Nanette told Mathieu what she’d learned from the papers in the envelope. ‘I admit it’s the kind of job I’d be interested in if I was looking for something different – and if it were for anyone else other than Zac. He’s conveniently brushed aside the events of the last three years – and the fact that I look after the twins.’ She paused. ‘Besides, it’s only a few weeks before the long summer break begins. Even if I was tempted, which I’m not and I’ve told him that, there is no way I could possibly let Vanessa and Ralph – or you – down in that way.’

Mathieu was silent for a moment before glancing at her.

‘Do you have any plans for the future? The twins are growing up – they won’t need a nanny for much longer. Maybe Zac would keep the job open for you? Or you could start with just an hour or so a day while the twins are at school.’

Nanette gazed at him, exasperated. ‘Mathieu, what part of this don’t you understand? I don’t ever want to work for Zac Ewart again.

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