Executive Seduction by Probst Jennifer

Author:Probst, Jennifer [Probst, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
Publisher: Cool Gus Publishing
Published: 2013-10-12T22:00:00+00:00

“I’m taking one card,” he announced to the group.

A woman on his right giggled. “I think you’re bluffing, babe. And I’m raising you five bucks to prove it.”

She threw her chip into the circle with a confident air. The man next to her chewed on a toothpick and squinted at his cards. “Evelyn, you’re a lousy player. You think everyone bluffs. That’s why you’ve lost every hand.”

“Well, one day someone’s gonna bluff, and I’m gonna win.”

The man snorted with disgust. “You shouldn’t even be allowed to play with a theory like that. Women.”

Another woman threw her chip in. Chandler noticed she had two glasses full of water in front of her. One of the cups held her teeth. She gave a toothless grin and cackled. “Come on, Jim, you’re pissed ’cause you lost the last three deals. Women have been beating your butt for years, and you can’t handle it.”

Jim chewed harder on his toothpick. “Hey, Shirley, I noticed you checking out that new guy in room 212. Pretty hot, huh?”

Shirley blushed and reached for her teeth. “I didn’t notice.”

Jim laughed. “Didn’t notice, huh? Is that why I caught you staring when he leaned over to grab a soda in the cafeteria?”

“Shut up and play!”

“Fine, I’m in.”

The rest of the group threw in their chips. Chandler watched Logan fight the smile on his lips, but his eyes lost the battle. For one moment, she caught him completely unguarded. Genuine affection warmed his gray eyes and turned them to smoke. His face softened into a playful expression as he contemplated his cards and put on a show, pretending he had a hand that would blow them away. He teased them back, played the role of peacemaker when they fought, and made them laugh. Then his gaze slid up and locked with hers.

She held her breath. He stared at her for what seemed like hours, until she felt like a prey in his trap. She waited for his carved features to settle back into stone, but his expression didn’t change. For those few seconds, he let her in and allowed her to see a part of him he kept hidden. Her stomach dipped and plunged. She glimpsed a man who experienced laughter and pain and caring.

A man who experienced love.

Then the moment was gone.

He rose from the table and motioned her over. “I fold.” A combined groan echoed from the group. Jim called him a wimp. Logan chuckled. “You’re mad ’cause you want more of my money. This is a ruthless crowd. Sure you guys don’t want to come work for me?”

“Nah, you don’t pay enough,” Jim grumbled. Everyone cackled with laughter.

“Minimum wage, Jim. Just give me the word.”

“I make more with Social Security.”

Logan winked at her. “Actually, I’m excusing myself because this lovely lady will break my concentration. Chandler Santell, let me introduce you to the poker club.”

He rattled off the list of names, and she was greeted with warm enthusiasm from everyone except for Jim. He looked as if he was sizing her up to see if she was worth Logan’s company.

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