Jule had chosen a fancy Italian restaurant at Delhi Sehgal Plaza. The hotel was close to their office, and they reached in no time. They’d just about gotten seated and had placed their orders when the skin of her nape tingled. She looked up and froze. Rodrigo was entering the very same restaurant wi
Kaylee glared at her. Jade smiled back at her. Anthony cleared his throat to dispel the tension. Kaylee immediately focused on Rodrigo’s dad. “Mr. Bennington, how is Aunty Tiana?” she drawled. “I haven’t met her in so long.”“Rodrigo ought to bring you home someday to meet her,” Rodrigo’s dad said.
“Then it’s settled. You both will be my guests. Jule, what about you? Any chances of showing up this year to the race or the gala?” Jule clucked his tongue. “My bones don’t allow me to party so much.” “Which is his usual excuse for not wanting to do something,” Jade pointed out. Jule scowled. “S
“First off, it wasn’t a mere kiss, like you’re making it to be; it was more. And second, you had the whole day to talk to me about it, yet you didn’t. Then you flaunt another woman in my face right after our intimate encounter. And not just any woman. Kaylee. Really? And you expect me to talk to you
“Why? It shouldn’t make a damn difference to you. After all, you’re not attracted to me, right?”“I’m not going to answer that.” She tightened her jaw. “Remember, you owe me a question, Mr. Bennington.” “Right, I remember that,” he breathed out. “Ask.” “Are you attracted to me or not?” She finall
“How did you know?” “I’ve noted you watching him. I’ve seen how he watches you, like he can’t help himself. Rodrigo is known to be cold and hard. He never ever shows his emotions. The only exception I’ve seen to this is when he is looking at you.” Her heart felt like it would burst out of her ribc
Horse racing ran in his blood; his grandfather had ensured it. He’d brought him to the races since Rodrigo was a toddler, and now horses, breeding, and racing were an intrinsic part of his life. The energy here at the races was always something different. This afternoon, the sun was shining brightly
He chanced a glance at Kaylee. She was dressed fashionably in a dark brown fitted formal dress with a matching fascinator on her head. She looked beautiful. Unfortunately, she wasn’t the woman whose mere presence made his blood thicken.His fingers tightened around the railing. It really was his fau