The Billionaire's Setup by Marie Higgins & Stacey Haynes

Author:Marie Higgins & Stacey Haynes [Higgins, Marie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Marie Higgins
Published: 2020-01-13T06:00:00+00:00

SEVENTEEN

Nolan’s worry had escalated when after ten minutes, Nicole hadn’t returned to his room. However, when he stepped out and saw her down the hall by the stairs, he could see she was talking and it certainly wasn’t someone on the phone.

She swung toward him. Her eyes widened and her walk was quick as she headed his way. Her smile grew wider, but for some reason, she looked panicked.

“Oh, I’m so sorry,” she said breathless as she grasped his hands. “After I’d called and ordered us dinner, one of the housekeepers stopped to talk to me.”

He glanced past her, still not seeing anyone. “They did?”

“Yes.” Nicole motioned her hand down the hallway. “They were on the stairs.”

He slid his arm around her shoulders. She was too stiff, as was her expression. Immediately, he received the most uncomfortable feeling as if she wasn’t telling him the truth. He didn’t want to think she was lying to him, and yet, she was here with him now, so why was he worried?

“I poured us some wine,” he told her as he led her into his suite and closed the door. He moved to the table and picked up two wine glasses. “This is Powers’ Red Velvet wine and made in Scottsdale, Arizona.” He handed her one of the glasses. “Jethro Powers, who is the C.E.O. of the winery, came up with this mixture while dating his wife. The wine is sweet but not overbearing.”

Nicole took a sip and raised her eyebrows. “Very tasty. I’m not that big of a drinker but I do have wine on special occasions.”

“Same here.” He winked. “And I happen to think this is a very special occasion now.”

Her smile softened. “You do? Why?”

“Because I’m with the woman I can’t get off my mind. I’m with a woman who I enjoy laughing with.”

She lifted her glass. “And I’m with a man who I enjoy bein’ with when I’m scared.”

He laughed. “Yes, that, too.”

She took a few more sips of the wine before setting it back on the table. “Our dinner probably won’t be here for another thirty minutes or so.”

“That’s fine.” Nolan set his glass next to hers. “We can talk until it arrives.”

He took her hand and led her to the loveseat against the far wall. They sat at the same time and immediately, he took her in his arms. Her hand rested on his chest and she looked up at him with her intoxicating amber eyes.

“What do you want to talk about?” she asked.

There was a hint of teasing in her voice as if she didn’t believe he actually wanted to talk. Although kissing her passionately sounded much better, he felt he needed her to trust him more so that she could tell him what she’d been keeping from him.

“Everything... or anything.” He chuckled lightly. “I just want to get to know you better.” He paused, but not long enough for her to think of something to say yet. “I’ve mentioned the word destiny before in regards to meeting you, but I think I should explain why I think that.

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