The Billionaire's Bride for a Day (Billionaires of Belmont Book 1) by Shadonna Richards

Author:Shadonna Richards [Richards, Shadonna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-01-20T00:00:00+00:00

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Olivia enjoyed a hearty breakfast with Dane in the glass conservatory filled with pretty flowers. He noticed her gazing at the flowers with interest.

“What brings you joy?” he’d asked her, leaning back in his chair opposite her around the table.

“Joy?”

“Yes. Hobbies, things you find enjoyable,” he murmured.

“Well, I like to listen to classical music, oh, and watch reruns of Seinfeld and Dancing with the Stars.”

“Really?”

“Yes, really.”

“Cool, so do I,” he said.

“You do?”

“Yes, of course. I need to make time to laugh,” he said. “We all do, or we’ll get wrinkles early.”

“Ha. And don’t tell anyone this but, but I love yellow daisies, like the ones you have here.”

“That’s beautiful. Some say they offer beauty and magnify positive energy,” he said.

“Speaking of magnifying positive energy. I’ve heard some people say they offer health, beauty and mood protection. It’s almost as if they protect your mood from sorrow by offering hope and beauty. I know it sounds silly, but…”

“What’s wrong with that?”

“Nothing. Simple things bring me joy. Mom used to plant them and a lot of other flowers. Those were happier days.” Olivia ran her finger around the rim of her glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. “I used to love smelling them. They just brightened my day. I named my first cat, Daisy, after my favorite flower.”

Dane smiled. She felt the sincerity of his interest in things she cared about.

After a filling breakfast served in the conservatory decorated with fresh flowers, Olivia took Dane’s offer of walking along the lakefront on the sandy shores.

“I enjoy the water, being close to nature,” he’d told her when she’d asked about his other interests. Even in winter, when some folks only see dreariness, the scenery was breathtaking. They were able to walk on the hard sand, clad only in their jackets. The air was crisp and cool yet Olivia felt hot inside. Too hot, for her liking. So many thoughts raced through her head.

“So, JoJo is looking into the source of those text messages. It shouldn’t take too long,” Dane said, rubbing his hands together as they made their way along the shoreline.

“Good. Thank you, Dane. You know I wouldn’t even know where to begin looking for a detective on my own. I’m glad you were able to help me out there.”

“Nothing to it.”

“Oh, trust me. It’s a lot,” she said, the wind blowing her dark tresses in her face. She looked over at Dane, his dark mousy hair rustled in the wind, making him look super dreamy. Like a movie star or male model. His high cheekbones were accentuated beautifully. She could never get tired of looking at his handsomeness.

“Do you think it could be just a prank? Idle threats? I mean, nothing’s happened in the last two days. I feel terrible for all the trouble you’re putting yourself to.” Not to mention the cost of hiring a detective for her case.

“I don’t think so. And I’m not taking any chances with your well-being. It’s obviously a crazy person who needs to be locked up.

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