Never Mine: A sexy, brother's best friend romance. (The Rich List Book 1) by Clare Connelly

Author:Clare Connelly [Connelly, Clare]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-05-31T04:00:00+00:00

It was after midnight when he finally got the security feed released to him – a special request via DCS Wingrave produced the requisite files and Noah wasted no time. He loaded up his laptop and clicked into the feed, starting at the beginning of the evening, even though that was hours before their arrival. He wasn’t sure what he was looking for – a first review was often just about getting a feel for the faces, the movements, seeing if there were any exits he hadn’t been aware of, any staff that seemed out of place. But after an hour of reviewing, he couldn’t see anything untoward. It was people coming and going, carrying trays, polishing glasses, cleaning, milling around chatting.

“You’re working?”

He blinked, surprised by the interruption, then more surprised that he’d so successfully been able to blot Max from his mind. It was a feat he doubted he’d be able to accomplish again, now that he’d seen her. Showered, with bare legs that seemed to go on forever, wearing a simple white t-shirt of his, completely at odds with the diamond necklace she almost always wore, her hair pulled up in a messy bun, her movements languorous and elegant.

“Do you mind?” She pulled at the top, offering a little expression of uncertainty. “I didn’t feel like getting back in that dress.”

“Of course not. Help yourself to anything on board.”

“I was going to fix something to eat. I didn’t have much at the event and I’m peckish.”

He swore under his breath. “I’m sorry, I should have offered you something.”

“You told me to help myself,” she waved away his apology. “Besides, what you’re doing is way more important than feeding me. Do you have anything yet?”

He snapped the lid of his laptop closed, wanting to protect her from the events of the evening, wanting to avoid anything that might scare her. “I’ll show you some of the security footage in the morning. It would be helpful if you could look through it for familiar faces, anyone you know but wouldn’t generally expect to see at an event such as this. Anyone you’ve had unpleasant experiences with.”

She moved into the kitchen, just a little way from the table and, laptop now closed, Noah followed, for no reason other than that he wanted to be close to her. It was a bad idea. In the tiny space, all he could focus on was her bare, tantalizing legs, and his brain was suddenly shot to pieces.

“Why don’t you sit down,” he suggested, hoping she’d move out of the kitchen and choose one of the bar seats, out of his line of sight. “I’ll make a sandwich.”

“You’re sure?”

“Yeah.” His tone was rougher than he intended. He cleared his throat to soften it.

The offer backfired spectacularly; Max pulled herself onto the kitchen bench, so her long legs dangled right in front of him. He threw her a look and then bit back a laugh. She knew exactly what she was doing.

“It occurs to me that

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