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“This was your fiancé’s idea.” He smiled. “I’m glad we’re doing this with you since you already know him. That makes things easy for everyone involved.”
“I don’t think Miss Brave knows what the word ‘easy’ means.” Travis was suddenly standing in the aisle, looking at me. “Do you?”
“Go away, Travis,” Mr. Ralph shooed him. “Shouldn’t you be preparing to wait for her outside?”
Travis looked like he wanted to say something more, but the plane door opened, and he walked away.
“Anyway,” Mr. Ralph continued, “do you have any questions for me?”
“Is there a private ice rink I can use whenever I’m not with my clients?”
“Ten steps ahead of you.” He pointed to the bag. “Mr. Carter arranged unlimited access to Crystal Rink nearby.”
“Oh, and before I forget the most important part,” he said, pulling a red box from his pocket and flipping it open. “You need to wear this ring whenever you’re out in public.”
I stared at the elegant oval-cut diamond, sliding what had to be at least five carats over my ring finger.
“Shall we, Mrs. Carter to be?” He stood to his feet and gestured for me to exit first.
Grabbing my purse, I headed toward the steps and stopped when I saw Travis waiting on the ground.
Why does he have to look so effin perfect all the time?
I put on a smile and made my way down.
“Thank you for the gift cards, Mr. Carter,” I said when I reached him. “That was a nice touch.”
“Was it?” He extended his hand. “I wasn’t sure if it was appropriate since you’re insisting that this is strictly business.”
“It isstrictly business.”
“Fair enough. I’ll consider deducting the costs from your exorbitant acting fee once this is all over.”
“I’ll hold off on redeeming them then.”
“That’s more than fitting, since you clearly have no idea what the word ‘redeem’ means.”
He narrowed his eyes at me, and I narrowed mine right back.
“Take Mr. Carter’s hand and smile at him, Miss Brave,” Mr. Ralph said from behind. “There could be photogs capturing this moment from afar.”
“Yes, Miss Brave,” Travis smirked. “Be a good girl and show Daddy what he’s getting for four million dollars.”
I didn’t move a muscle.
“Miss Braveeee,” Mr. Ralph strained. “Say something to Mr. Carter with a smile, or at least rub his shoulder in a seductive way.”
“I don’t see why this is so difficult for you,” Travis leaned closer and whispered against my neck. “You used to love touching me. Are you scared you might not be able to stop?”
I remained frozen. I was willing to stand as still as a statue for hours to make a point.
Travis read my mind and slipped his arm around my waist, pulling me close.
My heart fluttered at the sudden contact, and I inhaled his intoxicating cologne.Ugh, God.
Without saying another word, he walked me toward a waiting town car. Then he waited for me to settle onto the seat before joining me inside.
Mr. Ralph sat across from us.
