Seducing Celeste by Langan Ruth

Author:Langan, Ruth [Langan, Ruth]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: romance
Publisher: Silhouette Intimate Moments
Published: 2001-04-18T05:00:00+00:00

Drew dialed the phone. While waiting to be put through to the chairman of Van Dorn Hotels he shrugged out of his suit jacket and began tugging off his tie and opening the neck of his shirt. He frowned at the open suitcase, contemplating the thought of unpacking, and later, repacking all those things.

“Mr. Van Dorn.”

“Andrew. I didn’t expect to hear from you until you arrived in London. Are you already en route?”

“No. Sorry. My plans have changed again.” In a few brief words he explained about Patrick Sullivan’s unexpected delay, and the opportunity to meet with him face-to-face. “There was no way I could politely refuse. Nor would I want to. I suspect he’s prepared to offer us a deal.”

“Excellent.” The voice on the other end sounded jubilant. “How soon will the two of you meet?”

“I don’t know. He said he’d let me know when to expect him. But it might not be for a couple of days.”

“You’re taking this very well, Andrew. I’m sure it can’t be easy to spend so much time in the middle of nowhere. But I want you to know Van Dorn Hotels will never forget this sacrifice you’re making for the sake of the company. We value such loyalty.”

“Thank you, sir.”

“Now land that fish for us, Andrew. You may consider it a minnow, but it could become a whale of an opportunity for Van Dorn Hotels in the U.S.”

“Yes, sir.” Drew replaced the receiver and sat back, feeling like a hypocrite. Sacrifice? If that was true, why was he feeling like a kid who’d just been given a couple of days off school?

Restless, he booted up his computer and rolled up his sleeves before reading the dozen or more e-mails awaiting him, replying to each in turn. Then he sent off a number of faxes before turning to the phone messages.

It was several hours before he managed to make a dent in the paperwork. But, he thought, at least he wouldn’t have to think about packing again for a couple more days.

He strolled out to the balcony of his room and caught sight of Celeste down in the courtyard talking to a member of the cleaning crew. She was gesturing, and the man nodding as she explained what she wanted him to do.

As she walked away Drew watched her with naked hunger. Alone in his room he didn’t have to put on the game face he showed to the rest of the world.

He leaned a hip against the railing of the balcony and crossed his arms over his chest. He didn’t think it was possible to get through a few more days without getting his hands on her. Just seeing her made him ache with need.

This had been a big mistake. He knew that now. Seeing her again had made him realize that he still wanted her as much as ever. But he had put himself in an impossible position. If Patrick Sullivan intended to come here to make a deal, he would have to advise the board of Van Dorn Hotels to take it.

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