Redeemed By Her Innocence (HQR Presents) by Bella Frances

Author:Bella Frances [Frances, Bella]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Sensual Story Theme, Hearts Desire, Multicultural & International, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Foreign Country, Action & Adventure, Bridal Boutique, Financial Troubles, Greek Nationality
Publisher: Harlequin Presents; Original edition
Published: 2019-09-01T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

THE AIR-CONDITIONING WASHED OVER Jacquelyn’s skin like a tide over pebbles as soon as she stepped inside the vast, gleaming Manhattan skyscraper. People bustled everywhere, a blur of confident strides and efficient handshakes, moving through the building and into elevators that flew skywards in glass caskets.

Jacquelyn stood beside Nikos, crushed so close she could see the tiny spiral of navy ink that peeped above his shirt collar, a tendril of the Sanskrit symbol that snaked over the back of his neck. She had been fascinated by it, kissed it, compared it to the others that covered various parts of his magnificent back and chest. But that was then—that night, never to be repeated. And this was now.

This was where she took every single chance that was offered to her and really made something of her business. This was the start of something wonderful. She was in a different league. Just being here made everything feel more possible. It was brighter, sharper, shinier, the people clear-eyed and confident. It was like the pixels of a perfect world, some computer-animated version of what the working week should really be like.

She tugged the cashmere cardigan over her shoulders, grateful for the hastily acquired luxury wardrobe that had been arranged for her—‘an investment in your future’, Nikos had said, dismissing her initial indignation at anyone offering charity, particularly when it involved making clothing choices on her behalf.

He was right. She couldn’t arrive in Manhattan in a crushed sundress or a borrowed bikini. Instead she’d accepted the bags and boxes that were delivered on the plane and trailed her fingers through the best quality silk blouses in every colour. Cashmere cardigans and pencil skirts. Beige and patent heels, scarves and handbags. Lace underwear, lace-trimmed stockings. As someone who normally made her own clothes, she was completely spoilt for choice.

‘I’ve got a lot to catch up on so I’ll leave you with Lauren for most of the morning,’ said Nikos as they walked along the moonstone carpets of his corporate suite, his eyes landing on everyone and theirs on him as he cut such a handsome dash in his slate-grey suit and pale blue shirt.

‘Make every second count. Every person you meet will introduce you to another ten. At the very least you’ll meet some people at the top of their game. You’ll go back with a new strategy, a new look, a relaunch, and maybe suppliers, a designer, who knows...?’

He paused at a desk where an attractive young woman was sitting, and leaned his fingers on it. She looked up at him with an air of happy familiarity and Jacquelyn took a mental note.

‘Any messages?’ he said with a raised eyebrow, picking up the tablet the girl handed him and beginning to swipe.

‘Oh, nothing really. You were AWOL for four days so, let’s see, about four hundred.’

‘Well within your capabilities, Lauren. Let me introduce you to Jacquelyn Jones. Your extraordinary organisational skills will be put to the test setting up her itinerary for the next few days.

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