RELUCTANT WIFE 11

‘That’s not true!’ she defended herself. Whoever said loving someone was easy? Since their disagreement he had been intolerable.

‘It’s common knowledge that my dear cousin likes a diversion when on the yacht. Could he have been trying out the merchandise?’ His look showered her

with disgust. ‘Maybe you’d like to try for the biggest fish of all. I doubt even he could resist some the things you have on offer. Horizontal gymnastics have nothing on your moves.’

A loud clap echoed arotmd the outer office as Nina’s small hand contacted with Stephan’s face.

‘Why you . . .!’

‘What in hell’s happening here?’ demanded Alexis as he witnessed Stephan about to grab Nina. ‘I wouldn’t if I were you Stephan. Your private life should be dealt with outside this office.’

Stephan reddened. ‘You know then. I suppose she’s told you all the fascinating details.’

Nina’s face dropped. The hurt was obvious.

‘That you’ve both been using my office as . . .’ He sighed heavily. ‘I think the whole of Athens knows.