Sparks by Dara Girard

Sparks by Dara Girard

Author:Dara Girard
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2013-08-23T04:00:00+00:00


Chapter 10

Dawn hated to admit that she didn’t like Charles Taylor; it hurt her even more to think that she didn’t like his son Ray either. Jordan wasn’t like either man. Behind his kind smile, Charles had a ruthless character. She could sense it. While Ray had a desperate hunger to impress people, she knew instinctively he would crush anyone who got in his way.

The restaurant he’d invited her to sat on the top of a pricey office complex high over the city, with china dishes, tables with marble inlay and a piano player.

The place held an easy elegance, but she felt uncomfortable in Ray’s presence. He was less of an enigma than Jordan but his cool, composed demeanor hid something she didn’t trust.

Halfway through lunch after polite chitchat Ray said, “I heard about Mrs. Mortimer’s class.”

Dawn nodded. “I apologize for that. It was an unfortunate misunderstanding.”

“Hopefully there won’t be any more.”

“No.”

“One thing must be made clear. I have nothing against you personally, but I have invested a lot of years into the Institute and feel the need to protect it.”

“Of course,” Dawn quickly agreed. “I don’t want to be your enemy. I think we all have the same vision to make the Institute a center of excellence.”

Ray rubbed his chin and shook his head. “You don’t know what you’re doing and neither does Jordan. I’m concerned that it could lead to unintentional consequences.”

“If there is anything you need us to know…”

“What you need to know is that the Institute is fine as it is.”

“I’m afraid that’s where we, I mean Jordan and I, differ.”

He was silent a moment then said, “How would you like to make a little extra money?” He scooted his chair closer.

“What?”

“I think we could come to a little arrangement.” He rested his hand on top of hers. “You can work for Jordan, but report to me.”

She snatched her hand away. “I’m not interested in either proposition.”

He lifted his brows surprised. “Not even if it means several thousand dollars in your bank account?”

“No.”

“Don’t be a martyr, Ms. Ajani, Jordan isn’t worth it.”

“I am saying no because of ethics.”

“A lot of people die broke because of ethics.”

Dawn pushed back her chair. “I believe I’m ready to go.”

“Not so fast.” Ray reached out and grabbed her hand. “I know about the Layton Group,” he said in a low voice. “Don’t pull your ethics façade with me.”

“It’s not a façade,” Dawn said in a tight voice. “And anything you’ve heard is a lie.”

“Perhaps. But I know you were fired. I know that no one else will work with you and we’re your big chance. Jordan may not have done his homework, but I have.” He released her. “And if you get in my way, I will make sure that he finds out everything.” He leaned back and stood. “Now I suggest that you think over my little arrangement. It will make everybody happy.”

Dawn gripped her hands then stood and boldly met his stare. That’s when she saw what she needed.



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