Stand-in GroomTime Enough for Love by Suzanne Brockmann

Author:Suzanne Brockmann [Brockmann, Suzanne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-307-56827-4
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Published: 1997-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

Johnny was nervous. He knew he shouldn't be. He knew he held the upper hand, along with the element of surprise.

He stood up as Howard Spencer came briskly out into the waiting area.

“Why don't you come on back into my office,” the older man said, leading the way to a huge corner office with a gorgeous view of downtown Boston that was almost as good as the view from Johnny's condo. “I have the contracts all drawn up for you to sign.”

Johnny waited until Mr. Spencer had closed the door behind him. “Actually, Mr. Spencer, I have no intention of signing your contracts, because I have no intention of taking your bribe. As a matter of fact, I came here today to tell you that your daughter and I have come to a new agreement. We've removed the end date from our relationship and hope to have as long and as happy a marriage as you and Julia have had.”

Howard Spencer was not the kind of man who sputtered, but he was as close to sputtering now as he ever had been.

“Also—for your information—I've made Chelsea sign an addendum to our prenupt, saying the financial deal's off. I made her sign an agreement saying that her money is her money, and my money is our money.” Johnny smiled. “I know, I know, you're thinking, if she ever leaves me, I'm going to get royally screwed, but you know what, Mr. S.?”

Howard Spencer seemed unable to respond.

“She's never going to leave me. I'm going to do my damnedest to see that Chelsea stays madly in love with me for the rest of our lives. Because I love her that much. Look at me and read my lips, Mr. S. I love your daughter. There's no amount of money in the world that would make me walk away from her. I'm going to make her happy—and that's what you want for her, right? For her to be happy? Nod your head. Yes.”

Howard Spencer managed to nod his head. Yes.

Johnny smiled again. “Then I'm your man. We're on the same team now, Howie.”

He turned to leave, but then turned back. “Oh, I almost forgot.” He lowered his voice conspiratorially. “This conversation? And the one we had previously? They never happened.”

Johnny walked out of the office, but then stuck his head back in the door. “One more thing. Chelsea and I would love for you and Julia to join us for dinner Friday night—in Lumière's private dining room. Chelsea tells me you haven't had any luck getting a reservation for the private room—I don't know why. But from now on, when you call, tell 'em you're Johnny Anziano's father-in-law.” He winked. “That'll get you in.”

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