Cold Heart by Sheila Dryden Read Free Book Online Page A

he had something to do with Max’s untimely death, you mean?” Carter asked.
    “Yes, that’s exactly what I mean,” she said.
    “That’s a reach, I guess. I just don’t trust the guy at all. I do think you should go to his party though, size him up,” Carter said.
    “Gee, I’m not really comfortable in situations requiring a lot of small talk. Would you consider coming with me?”
    “Sure, why not,” Carter said. “I wouldn’t mind checking out Mr. Hoity-toity in his own territory. I’ve never set foot on his property but this would be a good chance.”
    At that moment the sound of a truck coming up the driveway interrupted them. It was the cable guy.
    “I see you have company, so I will let you get on with things,” Carter said.
    “Okay then, so you are coming on Saturday?”
    “Sure sounds good,” Carter said. “What time should I pick you up?”
    “Pick me up at seven” Lexi said. “It starts at seven but I’d rather slip in once most people are already there.”
    “Sounds like a plan,” Carter said. “See you Saturday.”
    “See you Saturday,” she said.
    Carter went over to his truck and got in. He waved and drove off down the driveway. Lexi was pleased. As much as she disliked Montgomery, she had somewhere nice to go on Saturday and she was going with a man, a good looking man whom she had once been head over heels for. She would wear a dress. She realized that once again Carter had seen her dressed in sweats with her hair stuck up in a bun with no make-up on. Well never mind she would definitely make an effort on Saturday because she was going to let him see that she could look better than this if she tried. Not that there was anything but friendship between them. They were becoming friends though and she liked that. Just remember you are done with men for a very long time, maybe forever.
    The cable guy was approaching the porch with a tool belt on and carrying a length of coax cable over his shoulder. Lexi couldn’t help noticing that he was really good looking.
    “Afternoon Ma’am,” he said.
    “Hi,” said Lexi, not pleased with the ma’am but realizing he was all of about twenty-two.
    “Understand you want some internet for this place,” he said.
    “That’s right. Come on in and I’ll show you what I have in mind.” Lexi said.
    Lexi took him in and explained that she wanted wireless internet throughout the whole building and to the cabins as well. He suggested she would need several wireless routers. He told her what kind to buy and explained how and where they would be set up and who she would need to contact once she purchased them if she did need assistance. Lexi made a point of writing that information down. She was sure she would need help. She knew her way around computers but was no whiz when it came to the ins and outs of making them work.
    It took the man several hours to complete all the wiring and Lexi was sure this would mean a big bill but was excited because this was an important first step towards creating what she wanted to be a first class resort. In these times people just didn’t completely unplug. She had to admit that she was a little anxious to have the internet herself. She continued to work on her cleaning and then once the man had left she changed and drove into town to purchase at least one router so she would have internet herself. The rest could wait until she was closer to opening Wildwood to the public which was several months away.
    While she was in town searching for a big box electronics store she drove past an upholstery shop and decided to go back there after her router purchase. By the time she got back to the store, it was closed but she made a note of its location and hours and the telephone number. She may as well employ a local to look after the work. It was good business practice if she wanted to be liked in the community.
    It was past Tucker’s dinner time once she returned to Wildwood and she felt bad. He came running from the