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―If we are engaged then Nikos may think twice about coming on to you—I mean he may, not that he will.He‘s been raised with privilege and is used to getting what he wishes.‖ Max continued.
Lily didn‘t hear anything beyond ‗we are engaged‘ because it sounded so wonderful, so thrilling, that she wished it was true from the bottom of her heart.Even though she knew better, it was still a nice fantasy. Max would never get married, he was a confirmed bachelor.Plus he had his pick of rich, beautiful and famous women.Lily could never compete with that.Her eyes guided to her brother who stood silent for the last few minutes,
―Aren‘t you coming?‖
He shook his head and pursed his lips, ―I‘ve got to fly to Tokyo on Friday.‖ He nodded toward Max, ―Do as he says Lily if you don‘t want him to dump the contract.‖
―I really don‘t.‖ she said returning her attention to Max who was still crouched in front of her.
He smiled, ―So—― he said reaching into his pocket and pulled out a little velvet box. Her gasp was audible as he opened it.
―My Gosh!Max that‘s beautiful.‖ She said running her fingers along the diamond and emerald engagement ring.
He removed it from the box and placed it on her ring finger, ―There, now we‘re engaged.‖ He said with a smile that didn‘t reach the seriousness of his pale eyes.
She couldn‘t help the look of amazement that crossed her expression and held it up to admire it.―Did you actually buy this? It must‘ve cost a fortune and it fits perfectly.‖
Luke watched the display and scrunched his hands into fists in the pockets of his slacks while casting Max a look of disapproval.Max gave him a look of understanding and stood up.
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―Now my employees are going to notice this on your finger Lily, so we‘ll need to keep up the pretence. Nikos is very resourceful.‖
‗Of course.‖ She said still looking at the ring with all sorts of thoughts roaming through her head hardly hearing what he said. For once she wished her fantasy was a reality.
CHAPTER THREE
Nikos himself met the couple at the airport.He stood outside the white limousine in anticipation and disbelief. Yet not one of his inner thoughts or emotions reached his six foot two rigid stature.Max had told him earlier that week that he‘d recently become engaged to Lily.That woman with the supermodel looks without the spoiled demeanour.He was surprised because that night he‘d met her for the first time, Max was dating Cybil Dawn and he was undeniably enchanted by the other woman.Cybil didn‘t even appeal to him for he had his share of women like that and she dulled next to Lily. However, if he reflected back on that evening, Max‘s attention was undeniably on the other woman during dinner. He was surprised he missed it, because he was usually more astute. Who could blame him?She was perhaps the most stunning specimen of feminine sexuality that he‘d ever seen and he still meant to have her.
The familiar hum of a jet caught his attention. Glancing at his watch he smiled, right on time. Within minutes,Max‘s private jet was just rumbling down the laneway toward him. Lily, he thought. He‘d already come to terms with the fact that he was going to try and win her away from Max.Engaged or not engaged. Nikos may have only been twenty six but he‘d had his 56
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It may be, but either way it didn‘t matter. Also, he‘d found out that Luke was Lily‘s brother and it all began to make sense. Was the engagement a cover to protect Luke‘s precious gorgeous sister?He wasn‘t sure, but over the next few days he would certainly find out.
The jet‘s engines powered down and the door opened.
Nikos watched Max emerge holding Lily‘s hand. Even though he expected her to be beautiful, she still surpassed his expectations.
She was absolutely
