Dangerous Waters by Laurey Bright
Author:Laurey Bright
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Suspense
ISBN: 9781426881060
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2010-10-30T05:00:00+00:00
Chapter 9
Next day Camille visited the Treasure Chest again. James was busy with other customers, but as they left he came to her side. "Not much that's new, I'm afraid," he said.
"Rogan said you had a copy of Hakluyt's Voyages."
"Ah…" he said. "I'm sorry, it's been sold."
"He wondered where you'd got it from," she told him.
James rubbed a finger over his chin. "It came in an auction lot. I'm afraid my inventory's a bit behind lately. My assistant unearthed the Hakluyt the other day."
"Rogan thought it might have been his father's."
James's brows lifted. Then he laughed. "Did he send you to investigate?"
"No! He mentioned it, and I was curious."
The assistant entered from the back of the premises, carrying a carton of books. "Is it okay to shelve these?" he asked James. "Or are they going to the Auckland store? I don't want to make another mistake."
Looking faintly annoyed at the interruption, James swept a cursory glance at the books. "Yes, go ahead."
"I've arranged for a survey of the boat," Camille said.
"Ah! At last. When you set a price I hope you'll allow me first refusal."
"I promised that to Rogan and Granger."
A momentary frown creased his forehead. "Then I'd like a chance to better whatever they offer. You don't want to take less than you can get for it."
That was sensible, she supposed. And only fair to her mother, the person she felt the money rightfully belonged to. Mona deserved to get the best price possible.
"I'll be meeting friends in Auckland for Christmas dinner," James said. "Would you care to join me? He's the managing director of United Chemical Products, and his wife—quite a connoisseur—has bought several things from my Auckland shop. There'll be other interesting people…"
While she found James's knowledge of his wares and their provenance fascinating, spending Christmas with a crowd of strangers appealed to her even less than spending it alone. "Thank you, but I don't really fancy traveling all that way." And if he meant to stay overnight things could become awkward. "I'll be fine here."
He looked disappointed. "Can I persuade you to come to my place for drinks and cake on Christmas Eve, then? After eight?"
"That sounds nice." Having turned down one invitation, it would be almost rude to refuse that too.
* * *
The surveyor gave the boat a thorough inspection and promised a formal written valuation by the end of the week.
Later Rogan phoned his brother.
"Sorry, Rogue." Granger's voice crackled through the telephone receiver. "When she asked me point-blank I had to tell her. Camille's free to sell now to anyone she pleases. And before you ask, the answer's still no, I can't help you in a buyout. I'm not even sure it's a good idea. I'd hate to see you go the same way as the old man. Are you sure you're not just being a dog in the manger?"
"Huh?"
"You've taken a dislike to James Drummond because he's interested in Camille. If you're serious about her you should think about how much you want the Sea-Rogue—and why.
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