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“You’re staying for the entire month?” he asked as he slowly made his way back to his desk to sit down. “I thought you were just passing through on your way somewhere.”
For a moment, she was a little too stunned to respond, and forced herself to sit in one of the chairs facing him. “Um…no. Things weren’t working out in Miami, and I’m…I don’t know…I just needed some time at home with my family.” The mirthless laugh was out before she could stop it. “I just had no idea my family wasn’t going to be here.”
“Well, I’m here,” he said firmly, sounding a little more like himself. “I guess I’m just surprised, that’s all. You and I just talked a few weeks ago and you didn’t mention coming home.”
She shrugged. “It was kind of a spur-of-the-moment decision. My lease was going to be up in two weeks and it just seemed pointless to stay any longer.”
“I see.” He simply looked at her for several long moments. “How about you tell me all about it over dinner? I was just planning on picking up some Chinese food on the way home, but we can certainly eat somewhere if you’d prefer.”
“As much as I want to say yes, I’ve been driving all day and I’m not really dressed to go anyplace. Having some takeout with you at your house sounds like the perfect night,” she told him.
“Excellent!” He was on his feet again. “I hope you won’t mind making it an early dinner. I’m done for the day and was just contemplating leaving when you walked in.”
Lily was instantly standing with him. “An early dinner is fine with me.” Hooking her arm through his, they walked across the room and out of the office. There was a guy standing at Sara’s desk with their back to them and for a moment, Lily finally understood why some women found men in suits so attractive. This guy clearly worked out and his clothes fit him perfectly. Dark trousers that really showcased a rather grabbable butt, a white dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up to expose his strong forearms…
Yum.
“Sara,” William said as they got closer to her desk. “I’m calling it a day. If anyone needs me, they can call.”
“No problem, Mr. Montgomery,” she replied pleasantly. “I hope you and your granddaughter have a good night.”
The hot guy with his back to them seemed to stiffen. Lily found herself holding her breath, waiting for him to turn around so she could see if the face was as appealing as the body. But he didn’t turn right away. If anything, it seemed like he was going to sidestep his way around Sara’s desk and walk away.
Rude much?
“Noah,” her grandfather said. “Are those the annual projections we were talking about earlier?”
Noah?
No, it couldn’t be. He doesn’t still work for Montgomerys, does he?
But as the man whose butt she had been ogling turned around, Lily gasped in horror.
“Yes, they are, Mr. Montgomery,” he said, handing a folder over. Then he gave her a stiff smile. “It’s nice to see you again, Lily.”
Well, crap.
* * *
Don’t react.
Don’t react.
Don’t react.
His smile felt tight and he was starting to sweat.
Shit.
“Oh, um…good to see you too, Noah,” Lily said with the same enthusiasm he just spoke with.
“Lily and I were just going to grab some takeout before heading home, Noah,” William said as he scanned the contents in the folder. “I have an appointment in the morning and won’t be in until after lunch. Is there anything urgent you need?”
“I have a call in the morning with one of Jason’s clients.”
“Russell Foster, right?”
He nodded. “Some of his investments aren’t doing well—the ones he insisted on choosing himself, even though Jason warned against them. So now…”
