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He chuckles again. “She’s head chef at Granddad’s resort. Her husband, Samuel, was injured in the hurricane.”
“I’m so sorry to hear that.”
“Her daughter’s school was destroyed, too. The kids are in an old school that’s been waterlogged. It’s dirty and mold-ridden. Not healthy for them at all.”
“My God, I had no idea. I wish I could help out some way,” I say. “I don’t really have anything to offer, though.”
He casts me a quick glance, and I can’t quite figure out his expression. He drives under a roofed-in area, pulling up in front of the grand resort.
“It’s even more amazing up close.” I examine the sprawling resort painted in bright yellow, orange and blue. Each room has a balcony overlooking the emerald waters.
“How come you don’t stay here when you visit?” He arches a brow and reaches for his door handle. “Right, privacy,” I say, answering my own question. “This doesn’t look like it was destroyed by the hurricane.”
“We rebuilt quickly.”
“I’d imagine that really cut into the bottom line,” I say under my breath.
He opens his mouth to speak, but the valet steps up to the driver’s side.
“Good morning, Mr. Will.”
Will smiles at the valet and turns back to me. “I have some things to take care of. Do you want to wander around, check out the pool and gardens?”
“Sure, but I thought you said we were getting ice cream.”
“We are, soon.”
Will opens his door, and the valet gives him a big smile. “Mr. Will, it’s so good to see you.”
Will shakes the man’s hand. “Anthony, my friend. It’s been too long. How is Hannah?”
He sticks his stomach out. “Another little one on the way,” he says, his big brown eyes beaming.
“Congratulations. Is Hannah well this time?”
He holds his hand out flat and wavers it a little bit. “Just slight morning sickness. Not like last time.”
“No hyperemesis, then?”
“No, thankfully.”
“Glad to hear it.”
I stand there and listen to the exchange. Not only does Will know the valet, he appears to know his wife and the circumstances surrounding her last birth. I’m beginning to believe there is more to this man than meets the eyes.
Will looks my way. “Anthony, this is my assistant, Khloe. Khloe, if you need anything at all, Anthony is your man. You can trust him to help you.” Anthony appears to grow two inches taller at Will’s compliment. I exchange pleasantries with Anthony, and Will hands his keys over. He circles the front of the vehicle, puts his palm on the small of my back, and leans in. “I’ll only need about thirty minutes, I think. I have some staffing issues that need my attention.”
“Who are you firing?”
He shakes his head. “I love the high opinion you have of me.” Before I can say anything, he holds out his hand. “Pass me your phone?”
I reach into my purse. “What do you want my phone for?”
“I’m going to put my number in, call myself, and then I’ll have yours.”
He takes my phone, puts his contact in and a second later his rings. “Don’t venture off the resort, okay?”
“Why?” I shoot a glance over my shoulder. “Is it dangerous?”
