Wife-Bought-and-Paid-for-Jacqueline-Baird by Baird Jacqueline

Author:Baird, Jacqueline [Baird, Jacqueline]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

longer knew the answer. He had told himself she and her family owed him big time, and

no one got away with cheating Solo Maffeiano. But it wasn't strictly true. Julian

Haversham had contacted him and offered to repay half of the money, and the rest when

he could afford it. Solo had refused his offer, and told him he was quite willing to wait.

The money wasn't really important, the amount was small change to a man of his wealth.

All he knew was every time he looked at Penny he felt a fierce stirring of lust

coupled with the old hatred and contempt he had felt when he had found her in the arms

of a young man.

'I know that,' Penny said after a long pause. 'But the car does not like the rain and

because you were late I had to rush down and drop Brownie off, in case you arrived while

I was gone, and I left it outside. It's not the most reliable—'

'What?' Solo exclaimed, back to the present with a jolt as he remembered the car

parked outside. 'You're not still driving your father's old car?' His brows rose in

astonishment, when he realised what she was talking about. 'It was ready for the scrap

heap years ago.'

'Not all of us are blessed with millions,' Penny replied bitterly. 'And the car is

perfectly all right.'

'So long as it does not rain.' Solo said dryly.

She looked up, and saw the amusement in his eyes, and a smile quirked the

comers of her full lips. 'Yes.'

'No problem, we will take my car.'

To say Brownie was surprised when a gleaming black car drew to a halt outside

the bingo hall and Solo Maffeiano stepped out was an understatement. Penny sat huddled

in the front passenger seat on Solo's orders as he said there was no need for both of them

to get wet, and watched as he took Brownie's arm and led her to the car.

'This is wonderful news, Penny,' Brownie said, settling comfortably in the back as

Solo started the car. I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw Mr Maffeiano, but I

always thought he would come back.'

What news? Penny was about to ask when Solo cut in. 'How could I possibly stay

away from you any longer, Brownie? I really missed your cooking.'

'Oh, Mr Maffeiano.' Penny looked on in astonishment as Brownie moved forward

and patted Solo on the back 'You are such a one.'

It got no better when they were safely back indoors.

I better explain to Brownie...' Penny started to say, but Solo ignored her.

'You win find a bottle of champagne in the fridge,

Brownie. Will you join us in a little celebration?' Brownie smiled—well, more

of a simper, Penny thought nastily.

'Well, I don't usually drink, but for you, yes, I will.' 'For us, Brownie.' Solo moved

to Penny's side. 'Wait a minute,' Penny demanded, turning stormy eyes up to him. 'Where

did the champagne come from?' Dark and with a devilish grin, Solo curved an arm

around her shoulders. 'I brought it with me, darling, and put it in the fridge while you

showered after—'

'Yes, okay,' she cut him off, horrified he was going to tell Brownie how they had

spent the afternoon.

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