Asking for Andre by Minx Malone Read Free Book Online Page B

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    Casey’s mind tormented her with images of the glittering ballroom, the endless glasses of champagne and most of all, the intoxicating man who’d been by her side through it all. She didn’t even want to imagine what he thought of her. He probably hadn’t wasted any time finding someone to take her place.
    Not that I blame him.
    She pictured him as he’d been when she left him on Saturday night, puzzled by her bizarre behavior no doubt. It made her cringe all over again. In her experience sex had been just one more thing that didn’t live up to the hype. Not something that made her feel achy and wanton and beautiful. If nothing else, Andre had shown her desire wasn’t something to be afraid of but something to celebrate. To cherish. If only she hadn’t repaid his efforts by freaking out on him.
    “Did you already set up conference room three?”
    Casey looked up into Milo Hamilton’s expectant face. Focus, Casey. You’ve got work to do.
    “I don’t remember seeing any appointments for this afternoon.” She pulled up the calendar on her computer. It showed only internal meetings. All of the conference rooms were available. “There must be a mistake…”
    “Actually it’s my fault.” Law walked up, hands held out in surrender. “I had to reschedule The Lavin Group to this afternoon.”
    Her heartbeat came to a screeching halt in her chest. “The Lavin Group? Andre Lavin is coming back today ?”
    Both men peered at her strangely. Law nodded slowly. “At three o’clock. I told Anya about it last Friday. Didn’t she tell you?”
    Casey swallowed against the sudden hard knot crowding her throat. “It must have slipped her mind.”
    Her insides went hot and she clenched her fists on top of the desk. Anya hadn’t forgotten, the traitor. No wonder she’d been so adamant that Casey dress up a little today! She obviously planned to test out her matchmaking skills. Too bad Casey had already ruined her chances with Andre by running away like a virgin schoolgirl. She had hoped to have some time before she had to see him again.
    “It’s no problem at all.” She took a few deep breaths before continuing. “Just let me know what you need and I’ll get everything set up.”
    Law shook his head. “Like I said, it’s my fault. Anya was supposed to tell you, but she must have forgotten. I usually check on these things, but then I… Well, I forgot too.”
    Milo’s lips twitched as if fighting back a smile. “Of course. It shouldn’t take long to set up the room. We just need some refreshments and an extra set of hands to assemble the design boards.”
    Casey carefully removed her headset. “I’m on it. I’ll go see if Anya is available to help as well.” She concentrated on keeping her steps light and even. She glanced over her shoulder to see both men watching her. As soon as she rounded the corner, she broke into a sprint.
    “Whoa! Where’s the fire?” Anya appeared suddenly and grabbed her arm, yanking her into the copy room. She poked her head out the door and squinted up and down the hallway. “Who are you running from?”
    “I’m not running from anyone. I was trying to find you.” She cornered Anya and crossed her arms. Anya avoided her gaze, suddenly interested in the stacks of paper on the worktable in front of her.
    “Is he here already?” The other woman had the grace to at least look guilty.
    “Who exactly are you referring to, Anya?” she spat. “I don’t have anything on the schedule for this afternoon. I’m sure you wouldn’t purposely omit telling me about an appointment that was rescheduled.”
    Anya huffed out a breath. “Don’t be so dramatic. I didn’t tell you because I knew you’d just worry about it all day. I already set up the refreshments so all that’s needed are the handouts for the presentation.”
    “I hate being caught off guard. I feel like I’m already out of my league as it is,” Casey argued.
    Anya picked up a large stack of paper and