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  1. Rake
  2. Dedication
  3. Book Description
  4. Praise For Helen Hardt
  5. Also By Helen Hardt
  6. Warning
  7. Prologue
  8. Zee
  9. Reid
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  59. A Note From Helen
  60. Acknowledgments
  61. About the Author

I unwrapped my towel, hung it over the shower door, and donned one of the lush white robes, my hair still bound in the turban. I left the bathroom and found Reid already in boxer briefs and black dress socks. Not really a good look on a man but he pulled it off astoundingly well.

“Food’s on the way. I figured you’d be more comfortable eating in here.” He opened his closet door.

I gasped.

This wasn’t a walk-in closet, it was another bedroom. Suits hung, separated by color. Then shirts, again by color. Five different racks of ties. And…

I couldn’t hold back a gasp.

One wall was all shoes.

I never imagined a man could own so many shoes. No wonder he sent me shoes. They were obviously his thing.

He chose quickly and dressed with similar speed. I couldn’t take my eyes off him. Within minutes, he was ready to grace the cover of GQ.

Then a knock on the door. He opened it, not seeming to worry that I stood right within eyeshot in a robe.

“Breakfast, Mr. Wolfe.”

“Thanks, Lydia.” He took the plate and carafe of coffee.

“Better than room service,” I said.

“I have a great staff.” He set the items on the small table by the window. “It’s all yours.”

“What should I do with the dishes?”

“Leave them. Lydia will clear them when she does the room.”

This was better service than the poshest of hotels. Not that I’d know, of course.

“I’ll be in touch when I know more about when you’ll be giving your report. In the meantime, make yourself at home.” He adjusted his tie.

“But when—”

He brushed his lips over mine quickly. “Sorry. I’m already late. I’ll let you know as soon as I know anything.” Then he left his bedroom, closing the door behind him.

I plunked down in the chair where my breakfast waited on the table before me.

And I wasn’t hungry at all.

30

Reid

My elevator took me straight to the private entrance to Wolfe Enterprises. I checked my watch once more. Ten minutes late. Ten minutes.

I was never late.

I opened the door to our private conference room.

“So he joins us,” Rock said.

“Sorry.”

“Never thought I’d see the day. You’re usually all over my ass for being late.”

“Sorry,” I said again.

Terrence slid a cup of steaming black coffee in front of me.

“Thanks,” I murmured.

“Morgan is due here in less than an hour,” Rock continued. “So let’s get our ducks in a row.”

“Zee is ready,” I said. “She’s just waiting for me to tell her when and where to be.”

“Good.”

Lacey swept into the room with Charlie behind her. “Sorry!” Then she looked around. “I guess we’re not the only ones.”

“The others don’t work here or live here,” I said.