Serving HIM Box Set by Parker M. S. & Wild Cassie

Author:Parker, M. S. & Wild, Cassie [Parker, M. S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance
Publisher: Belmonte Publishing, LLC
Published: 2015-08-13T07:00:00+00:00

***

“Tell me about the party in Philadelphia.”

From across the table, I met Penelope’s eyes and wondered what it would take for her to leave me the hell alone. I had a feeling it would be a lot. She had her eyes firmly fixed on my net worth and the Snow name. She might already be imagining whether or not to hyphenate her last name.

Under the table, I curled a hand into a fist, one so tight it made my hand hurt.

“The one that doesn’t concern you?” I answered curtly as I reached for the water glass.

A sommelier appeared with a wine list and I shook my head, starting to wave him away.

“Oh, come now, Dominic.” She laughed softly and reached for it.

“Have what you want,” I said, pulling my phone from my pocket and checking it. “Business expense and all.” There were several emails from Aleena and my heart skipped just seeing her name. I couldn’t take the time to read them here and I found myself growing even more impatient with my working lunch. “I’m due back at work shortly.”

She made a low sound of dismissal. “One glass won’t affect you, I’m sure. We’ll try the ’86 Mou—”

“The lady may have anything she wishes,” I interrupted, staring hard at Penelope for a moment before looking up at the wine steward. I smiled at the young woman. It wasn’t her fault Penelope thought she could lead people around by the fucking nose. “But I’ll stick with water, thank you.”

“Of course, Mr. Snow.” She gave us both a polite smile and looked back at Penelope and correctly guessed what Penelope had planned to order.

“Yes, that would be it.” A dark frown marred her brow but for only a moment. It smoothed away in seconds. Too bad. Those few seconds of frowning gave her face more character than I typically expected from her.

As the server walked away, Penelope said coolly, “I apologize, Dominic. I simply thought you’d enjoy relaxing with a friend over lunch. How was I to know that a simple glass of wine would make you so uncomfortable?”

“Uncomfortable?” I laughed and the humorless sound made Penelope shift in her seat. Leaning forward, I said, “I’m hardly uncomfortable, Penelope. But this isn’t the first time you’ve attempted to make a decision for me.” I paused and let those words sink in. “I don’t care for it.”

“Ah…” She smiled and settled back in her chair. “Yes. You prefer your quiet, docile little toys like, what’s her name? Adriana?”

“Her name is Aleena and you know it,” I said calmly, refusing to rise to the bait. “I’ll assume my mother told you that Aleena and I are involved.”

“Sexually.” Penelope made dismissive motion with one hand, a ring of platinum, rubies and diamonds flashing in the dim light. “It’s not really surprising. A girl like that can only hope to rise above her station by using sex.”

This time, when I laughed, I really was amused. Aleena…using sex to get what she wanted. It was ridiculous. I was…

Now my laughter faded, because I had to admit the truth.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.