Joss Wood - Innocent In The Boardroom

Instead, he had not only heard the older man out and absolved him of having to repay the debt, but he had taken charge of everything. He had dealt with the bank, set up an account for George’s daughter, then spoken to the hospital, assured them that the treatment would be covered whatever the cost. He had also—and this had made her heart constrict—informed George that he would not have to see out his old age in penury.

Alessandro Preda, a hard man in the world of finance, a guy who was ruthless in his business dealings, had gone beyond the bounds of duty.

‘True,’ he agreed, stepping aside so that she could precede him into the car. ‘And of course he should have spoken to me before he did what he did...’ He sprawled back against the door, facing her, his handsome, lean face amused and speculative.

‘But all’s well that ends well...’ Kate inserted hurriedly. ‘Although we didn’t get to visit your client. Will that be on the agenda for tomorrow?’

‘Tell me you’re not about to stick on your business hat after the day we’ve had?’

Kate licked her lips, nervously aware of his eyes fastened to her face. She had completely forgotten throughout the course of the day that she had to be careful when she was around him. She had seen another side to him and had been swept away by the revelation.

Which didn’t change the fact that she still heartily disapproved of him on a number of fronts...

‘Because I’m too tired to start thinking about cutting deals...’

‘Of course.’

‘And I’m surprised you don’t feel the same.’

‘I suppose I could do with a little downtime...’

‘Splendid. Because tonight we’ll go out for dinner, do a little city exploring. We can both knock business on the head for a couple of hours—wouldn’t you agree?’

‘Dinner...? City exploring...?’ she asked, dry-mouthed.

‘Or you can call it “downtime”. Whatever you prefer. And you’re not going to be wearing a suit.’

‘But that’s pretty much all I—’

‘Then use the company account to buy something more suitable to wear. You have got a company account, haven’t you?’

‘Yes, but—’

‘Then it’s settled. Today has been a day full of surprises,’ he murmured, in a soft voice that was as devastating to her senses as a caress. ‘I’ve surprised you. Now it’s your turn to surprise me... Be someone more than just the prim and proper busy little bee. Do you think you can do that? Or is it too much of an ask...?’

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