Goddess of Vengeance (Lucky Santangelo) by Jackie Collins

Author:Jackie Collins [Collins, Jackie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 2011-09-13T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTY

The board meeting was about to start, and after her unsettling and annoying morning, Lucky was pleased to be in a room with her investors—all of whom were full of positive vibes.

Alex Woods was standing in a corner drinking a cup of coffee.

She headed in his direction. “Thanks for coming,” she said, touching his arm. “I wasn’t sure you would, but I’m glad you did.”

“You think I’d miss little Max’s birthday?” he replied, giving her a long steady look.

“It’s nice of you to make the effort.”

“And she’s so formal,” he remarked, giving her another long look, a look that said We could be making beautiful love together, but you’re still hung up on your goddamn husband.

“Well … I know how busy you are.”

“Never too busy for you, Lucky,” he replied, his eyes never leaving hers.

“Okay,” she said, attempting to lighten things up. “Let’s not get carried away.”

He fished a packet of cigarettes from his pocket, and went to light one up.

“No smoking!” she admonished.

His look turned quizzical. “Are you fucking kidding me?”

“Please, Alex, for me. I gave it up, and I don’t want to be tempted.”

“You don’t, huh?”

“No thank you.”

He put the cigarette back in its packet. “When’s Lennie getting here?” he inquired.

“Didn’t you just ask me that in L.A.?”

“Is it a crime to ask you again?”

“Knock it off, Alex,” she said, suddenly becoming impatient. “I know what you’re doing.”

“Huh?”

“Why didn’t you bring a girlfriend with you?”

“What now?”

“A girlfriend, Alex,” she said, repeating herself. “A gorgeous young thing to keep you occupied so Lennie doesn’t get the impression that you’re still lusting after me.”

“Oh, I see,” Alex said, squinting slightly. “Is that what you think?”

“Actually, it’s not what I think, it’s what I know.”

“Well,” he said with a sardonic edge, “glad to note your ego is alive and well and living happily in fantasy land.”

“Cut the crap, Alex,” she said, shaking her head. “Why don’t you do yourself a big favor and send for one of your many women?”

“Why would I do that?”

“Because the last thing I need is any tension between you and Lennie, who incidentally arrives later this afternoon, which I do believe I already told you.”

“Screw you, Santangelo,” Alex said, scowling.

“And wouldn’t you like to,” she fired back.

“Jesus!” he complained. “You’re out of control.”

“Well that makes two of us, doesn’t it?”

Before Alex could reply, Gino strolled over. “Y’know, I’m kinda surprised you two never got together,” Gino remarked. “You’re always at each other’s throats. Makes for a combative mix.”

“Do I look Asian?” Lucky drawled.

“I get it,” Gino said, chuckling loudly. “Alex only raises the flag for—”

“Don’t even go there!” Lucky warned, well aware of the politically incorrect word Gino was about to use.

“Let him say it,” Alex said with a throaty laugh. “He’s old, it doesn’t matter.”

“Who’re you callin’ old?” Gino griped. “It takes balls t’ reach my age an’ still be standin’ on two fuckin’ feet.”

“And I give you kudos for that,” Alex said. “You’re my idol, Gino. I want to be just like you when I grow up.

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