Trust Me on This by Jennifer Crusie

Author:Jennifer Crusie [Crusie, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 978-0-553-90797-1
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Published: 2010-10-25T20:00:00+00:00

Harry knocked on Victoria’s door at ten-thirty. She answered it, still dressed from dinner.

“Are you alone?” he hissed at her angrily.

“Of course, I’m alone,” she whispered back, and pulled him into the room. “Alec will be here any min—” she began in her normal voice, but then Harry cut her off.

“Who was the stiff?”

“What stiff?”

“The goon who wants to buy you a condo in the Keys,” Harry said, scowling at her. “Where did he come from?”

“Connecticut,” Victoria said, puzzled. “I told you about him. He’s the one who got Bond for us. His name is Donald Compton. He teaches—”

“How do you know he’s not in on the scam with Bond?” Harry began to pace. “Where did he come from?”

“I told you. Connecticut. And I’ve known him for years.” Victoria watched him stomp up and down the room. “Will you stop it? There’s no problem. Donald’s such a fool, he fell for Bond on his own, that’s all. He’s good for us. Camouflage.”

“What’s he buying you a condo for?” Harry stopped pacing and glared at her.

Victoria glared back. “He’s not. He just thinks he is. It’s his idea for the week. Next week, he’ll want a ranch in Texas.”

“With you on horseback.”

“I don’t do horseback. What is this?”

“Nothing,” Harry said. “Just stay away from him.”

“Harry!” Victoria said, but then Alec knocked on the door and she went to let him in. Harry would just have to solve his own problems, which looked to her like simple jealousy. There was a ridiculous idea. She smiled at the thought, and then kicked herself for smiling, taking her exasperation at Harry and at herself out on Alec.

“What are you so happy about?” Victoria asked him when he was with them by the table, all smiles. “You were wrong. That nice Dennie is not a crook. We’re having breakfast tomorrow.”

“That’s what he’s so happy about,” Harry growled, still glowering at everyone, “and that’s because he’s not thinking. Did it ever occur to you,” he said to Alec, “that it might be a double play?”

“Yes.” Alec’s smile faded. “But I dismissed the thought because it was low and suspicious of me.”

“What’s a double play?” Victoria said, looking from one to the other. “Dennie tried to save me. I like her.”

“Yes, and that makes you trust her,” Harry said in disgust. “And when you’re all pals, she says, ‘Oh, I know all about real estate, so I can get you a real deal.’ Then she and Bond walk off with your money. I can’t believe how gullible you two are.” He glanced at Victoria and then looked away. “At least, I can’t believe how gullible Alec is.”

“I don’t believe it,” Victoria said.

“Then why was she so anxious to meet you?” Harry asked. “She’s practically been stalking you. She wants to have breakfast with you. Why?”

“Maybe because I’m fascinating?” Victoria said, exasperated.

“No, that’s not it.” Harry turned away before she could say anything else. “We can’t trust her.” He narrowed his eyes at Alec. “You didn’t tell her anything, did you?”

“No.

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