Chances Are by Donna Hill Read Free Book Online

leaned back in his seat, angled his head to the right and folded his arms.
    Three months, she thought. That would barely give her enough time to resubmit any proposal before the end of the year. And then an idea began to emerge.
    â€œMr. Lawrence, how successful are those PSA things?”
    He shrugged. “They get people’s attention if they’re positioned right. Some of my clients swear by them.”
    â€œDo you think you could do some for me—for Chances Are while you work on the documentary?”
    â€œSure, I don’t see why not.”
    She blew out a sigh of relief. Maybe she could get Terri to work out a publicity plan and use the PSA along with it. “When can we get started?”
    Her excitement over the possibility sparkled in her eyes, Garrett noticed. “Whenever you’re ready.” He shrugged. “Tomorrow?”
    She laughed. “How about next week?”
    He liked the way she laughed, soft, but from deep inside. “Next week is fine. I’ll check our schedule before you leave and give you a date. Do you want to do it here or at your place?”
    She knew what he was asking, but the question still sounded so provocative. “What do you think would be best?”
    â€œWe can do one of each. And a combination of both.” He grinned, slow and easy.
    Her heart fluttered. “Great.”
    â€œBut in the meantime, fair is fair, Ms. Williams. I showed you mine, when will you show me yours?”
    Oh, these word games. The corner of her mouth curved up. “Call my office in the morning. I’ll make arrangements.”
    â€œI’ll do that.” His gaze held hers.
    She took a breath. “I’d better be going.”
    He took her coat from her arm and helped her to put it on.
    She could have sworn he was standing a bit too close, especially when she felt his warm breath run along the back of her neck.
    â€œThank you,” she mumbled.
    â€œI’ll walk you out.”
    When they reached the front door, she turned to him. “Thank you for a very informative afternoon.”
    â€œNo problem.”
    They stood there looking at each other seeming not to know what to do next.
    Dione swallowed. “I’ll expect your call in the morning.”
    â€œFirst thing. But until then, don’t keep me in suspense. Who’s going to be your on-air personality for the PSA?”
    She smiled. “Me.”
    His gaze rolled over her then back up to her eyes. The right corner of his mouth curved and his eyebrows arched. “Ever been in front of a camera before, Ms. Williams?”
    â€œNo. But I’m certain you’ll make sure it doesn’t look that way.” She turned and walked toward her car.
    â€œIt will be my pleasure,” he whispered, as he watched her slip behind the steering wheel. “It certainly will.”

Chapter 5
    D ione arrived at work the following morning before anyone in the house had even gotten up for the day. It was barely seven-thirty and she’d been through the building twice. Checking. She wanted to be sure that everything was in place, that Garrett Lawrence could find no fault with her domain. She couldn’t put on a sideshow the way he had done, but she could certainly show him that she ran her facility with the same amount of care and attention to detail that he did. To her, finding fault with Chances Are was like finding fault with her. And for reasons that she didn’t want to admit, it mattered more than usual that Garrett Lawrence saw nothing but perfection.
    When the phone rang at seven forty-five, her heart jumped. She picked up on the second ring.
    â€œGood morning. Chances Are. Ms. Williams speaking.”
    â€œGood morning.” He was pleasantly surprised to hear her voice. He hadn’t expected her to be there. Did she live there, too? “Hope I’m not calling too early. But I’m an early riser. This is Garrett Lawrence.”
    There was no need for