Heart Robber (Lifestyle by Design Book 2) by Miranda P. Charles Read Free Book Online Page A

sweetheart?"
    "Oh, yes. Some woman named Andrea something," she answered, her face registering disapproval. She reached behind the bathroom door for her bathrobe.
    "Andrea something?"
    "Yeah. Here, listen." She played back the voice message on speaker as she put on her robe.
    "That's Rob's ex-girlfriend!" Will said in surprise.
    "Rob's ex-girlfriend?" She was shocked. Oh no. Jessa! And what did she want with my Will?  
    "What's she doing here?"
    "I don't know," Will answered with a frown. "Rob didn't mention anything about Andrea when we spoke on the phone yesterday. All I know was he had a date with Jess."
    "I'm calling Jess to see how she is."
    Will's phone rang again in her hand, startling them both.
    "It must be Andrea again. It's an unknown caller." She held the phone out to Will.
    Will tossed the towel he patted his face with on the vanity and took three short, purposeful steps towards her. "Ignore it," he said as he reached into her robe, thumbed her nipples and started kissing her neck. "I'm still catching up from being away from you for one whole week."
    "Honey, no," she pleaded even as her nipples hardened in attention. Her body never failed to respond to Will, but she really wanted him to take this call. "I want to know what Rob's ex-girlfriend wants."
    Will sighed and took the ringing phone from her.
    "Put her on speaker," she asked.
    "Hello?"
    "Hi, Will. It's Andrea Lyons."
    "Hi, Andrea. This is a surprise."
    "Yes, did you get my earlier message?"
    "Yes, I just got it. What are you doing here in Sydney?"
    "You wouldn't believe this but I thought Rob would still be here for another week. I wanted to surprise him, you see. Unfortunately, last night was the only night I was able to spend with him. I thought I'd look you up, as you're the only person I know here in Sydney. Isn't that pathetic? I'm such a social butterfly in Melbourne and I only know one soul in Sydney," Andrea said with a flirty little laugh.
    Will's expression told Clarise he was thinking what she was thinking. If Andrea spent the night with Rob, what happened to Jessa?
    "Will? Are you there?"
    She nodded her head, indicating to Will she wanted to find out what was really going on and wanted him to extract it out of Andrea.
    "Yes, I'm here. What did you have in mind, Andrea?"
    "Well, I thought we might catch up over coffee or something. You can bring your girlfriend, too. Rob told me about her. Mind you, Antoinette will be crying for days when she hears you're taken. You know my sister's still crazy about you. She's still as hot for you now as she was during her birthday party. She said she'll kill me if I don't make you call her. Anyway, I don't want to talk about her. So, when can we meet?"
    Clarise's face darkened as she folded her arms across her chest. Her mind went back to her telephone conversation with Will the last time he was in Melbourne. He was cold and impersonal to her then. When he mentioned he was going to the birthday party of Rob's girlfriend's sister, she was hurt, especially after he described the birthday girl as outgoing and very attractive. Jealousy sprouted within her and she glared at Will with remembered hurt in her eyes.
    He frowned as he put an arm around her waist and pulled her close to him as he continued to speak with Andrea. "When do you leave Sydney, Andrea?"
    She tried to push him away but he just held her tighter.
    "I leave next Saturday," Andrea answered.
    "I'll check my diary, but I'm really very busy this week."
    "Oh, come on, Will. I'm sure you'll have time for coffee. I can even go to you if you give me the address. I can take a taxi. That will save you some time."
    "I'll have to get back to you, Andrea."
    "Okay, but make sure you clear some time on your diary for me, Will Matthews! You owe me," Andrea reminded him with a laugh.
    Will cringed. "Yes, I know. I'll see you for coffee sometime this week. I'll bring my girlfriend with me."
    When Will finished the call, Clarise freed herself from his embrace and