To catch a thief by Sherryl Woods

Author:Sherryl Woods [Sherryl Woods]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Roman
ISBN: 9780373244188
Published: 2001-09-15T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

After leaving Gina, Rafe was more determined than ever to track down Bobby Rinaldi and make him pay for his crimes. It was no longer just about the money. Unjust or not, most of the investors, Rafe’s mother included, could afford to take their losses. Now, though, his concern extended to Gina, who was clearly paying a far higher toll than mere dollars.

The bleak, defeated look on Gina’s face the day before would haunt him forever. He blamed himself for that, and for somehow leading her to the conclusion that the only way out was to declare bankruptcy and come home to Wyoming. That was the last thing he’d intended when he’d started all this.

He muttered a harsh expletive and faced facts. That was exactly what he’d hoped for when he’d come charging out here on his white horse determined to save the day for his clients. But that was before he’d known anything at all about Gina Petrillo and the kind of warm, decent, caring woman she was. For once in his life, he should have paid attention to his secretary. Not that he’d ever admit that to Lydia. There were some things best left unsaid to a woman who tended to gloat.

Without pausing to consider what he was about to do, he headed straight for Tony’s and pounded on the front door until Tony came out of the kitchen and opened it.

“There’s no need to break the door down,” the man chided.

“Sorry. I should have realized you’d be in the kitchen and come around back.”

“Or waited until the restaurant was open,” Tony suggested mildly, though he stepped aside to allow Rafe to enter.

“This couldn’t wait,” Rafe said.

Worry immediately creased Tony’s forehead. “It’s about our Gina?”

Rafe nodded. “Yes. And she doesn’t know I’m here. It’s better if it stays that way.”

“I imagine she would not approve,” Tony guessed. “So, why did you come? I am her friend, not yours.”

“That’s precisely why I came,” Rafe said. “I think she’s about to do something she’s going to regret and only you can stop her.”

“Then we must talk.” Tony beckoned him toward the back. “However, you will have to explain while I work. I am making pasta and I cannot stop without ruining it.”

In the kitchen Rafe drew in a deep breath, savoring the aromas of garlic and tomatoes, oregano and basil, flour and eggs. He also took in the aging but spotless appliances, the floor that looked as if it had just been mopped to a shine. If this was where Gina had learned the basics of the restaurant business, she had learned from a man who obviously took pride in his work. The room was both cozy and efficient.

“Sit,” Tony said, gesturing toward a stool. “If you would like coffee, you will have to pour it yourself,” he added, already working with the dough again, stretching it with nimble fingers, then putting it through a pasta machine to form perfect fettuccine noodles.

“No coffee, but thanks.”

Tony glanced at him. “What

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