Snow and Seduction: A Steamy Reverse Harem Winter Collection by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rose and Heart Novels
Published: 2017-11-22T16:00:00+00:00

FOURTH DAY

“Do you need anything?”

Shira glanced up through the curtain of her hair, blowing the black strands out of her face. “Help.”

Carmen giggled and dragged a round stool next to her desk, the legs scraping against the concrete floor. “What can I do for you?”

“I need sustenance, and coffee. Has the Posse Gallery called back?” A cup of coffee sat near her elbow, without thinking she lifted it to her lips and grimaced.

“I’ll get you coffee!” Carmen leaned forward and swiped the cup from her hands. She muttered as she left, “Pathetic.”

Shira smiled at Carmen’s retreating form before she turned her attention back to the provenance in front of her. Nearby, she’d placed the painting in question. It was a post-Impressionist work, allegedly a Gaugin, but for the life of her, she couldn’t find the stamp photographed in the provenance. The photo was grainy, and blurred. She read the provenance again. Sergei Ivanovich Shchukin. Pushkin Gallery.

It was possible the stamp came off the work. Sighing, Shira left her office in search of another lamp. Perhaps she would find evidence of it with more light. There had to be something—glue, peeled paper—anything.

She’d already had Carmen recall the catalogues. No matter what Lohse wanted, she couldn’t put the pieces in the auction.

Lamps were kept in a supply closet in the back of the gallery, along with cleaning supplies. Once she found what she needed, she hefted it off the ground. The thing was heavy, set with special lights that wouldn’t fade or dull fragile artwork.

“Miss Rose, you have a phone call.” Carmen’s voice echoed through the building as it came over the intercom. The lamp swung, hit the back of her heel, and she groaned. This day was the worst.

The worst.

Anger gave her strength, but she was still out of breath by the time she answered the phone.

“Hello?”

“Shira?” A deep male voice came over the line.

“Yes?”

“This is Ravi. Ravi Hasmone. I was in your gallery yesterday, and the other night…”

Automatically, she’d assumed the caller was from Posse Gallery, but she couldn’t find it in herself to be disappointed that Ravi was the one calling.

And his introduction!

She found it endearing Ravi would think she needed as much background as he gave her. “I remember you, Ravi. How are you?”

The stomach churning anxiety she’d had all week dissipated somewhat, and she lowered herself into her chair. This may only be a brief respite from the shit storm of her job, but she’d take it.

“I’m—” He stopped and started again. “I was wondering if I could take you out tonight. For dinner.”

Her stomach filled with butterflies. Dinner with Ravi? She would love to, but… “I have so much work here, Ravi. I don’t think I’ll get out early enough.”

“That’s okay,” he answered quickly. “I’d pick you up for an early dinner, and then bring you back. If you need to work late that is. Or else, I can pick you up late and take you out to dinner. Or bring you dinner. Or meet you somewhere.

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