―I‘ll agree to that.‖ He grinned opening the door for her.
She hesitated slightly before getting in the car.
A short distance away a man pulled out a cell phone and made a call.
The restaurant that Nikos took Lily too was very fancy and she felt out of place in her beige skirt and white blouse regardless of how much he reassured her.Nikos requested a fairly private table and slipped the maitre d something extra to get his request.
Once seated Nikos asked for a bottle of expensive wine and Lily couldn‘t help but ask how he knew where to find her.
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The Billionaire‘s Secret Desire waited until the man left before he continued, ―I actually asked your brother which college you attended.The rest was easy enough.‖
―But there are quite a few buildings Nikos,‖ she said suspiciously.
―I asked the registrar‘s office which classes you had and where.‖
‗How--?‖
He shrugged and gave her an arrogant smile, ―She was a woman.‖
―Oh for heaven‘s sake!‖ she said laughing, ―You men are all alike!‖
―Drink your wine Bella, you could use a little time to loosen up.You look stressed.‖He said eyeing her expression carefully.
―Isn‘t that the truth.‖ She mumbled taking a drink.
―How
are
your
classes?‖
―I enjoy them enough I think.‖ What she didn‘t say was that she missed Max horribly and found it difficult to concentrate on anything but him.―How is your sister?‖ She said trying to change the subject.The smile that lit his face told her that he loved his sister very much.It was probably as much as Luke loved her.
―She is pregnant and expecting Demetrius first child.‖
Lily lit up, ―Oh how wonderful!‖ she paused wondering how much she should let on that Max had told her about them but Nikos seemed to know.
―it was a misunderstanding Lily.Sophie is in as much love with Demetrius as before, but they need to work out some trust issues toward one another.I have faith because he worships the ground she walks on.‖
―What a wonderful way to put it.‖ She said softly.
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how he looks at her.‖ He paused thinking carefully before continuing, ―Much like Maximilian King looks at you.‖ Instantly she shook her head causing him to chuckle, ―You don‘t see it Lily, but as a man, I do.‖
―Nikos, there‘s something you should know—about our engagement.‖
―That it was a ruse to protect Luke‘s precious innocent sister from a womanizer like me.‖ He finished with a knowing grin, ―I already knew that.‖
―But then why did you –?‖
―I told you why. Max loves you.‖ He said easily, ―I have faith in you two also. Love like that doesn‘t fade. It only grows.‖
He was so wrong, but Lily didn‘t want to correct him. It just showed her what a good actor Max really was.
―Now, I would like to help.‖
―Help?‖
―Certainly.‖ He gave her another gorgeous grin.―My sister would love to meet you.Why don‘t you come back to Greece for a few weeks.You look as though you could use another vacation. She‘s currently on Aquinas, Demetrius‘ island while he works out of Athens. She‘s terribly lonely—―
―Oh—I don‘t know—―
―Nonsense.‖ He interrupted, reaching into his pocket and taking out a card,―Just say the word and I‘ll send the jet for you.‖ He gave her the card, ―That‘s my private number. Call me anytime.‖ Then he held up his hands,
