Seducing the Doctor (At First Sight #4) by Janet Lane-Walters Read Free Book Online Page B

weaseled a bit of the story of the dramatic weekend, especially the bit about Tim’s actions.
    “Are you looking for revenge?”
    Cassie shook her head. “His marriage to Rhonda and having to wait to be named a partner are revenge enough.” She rose. “This has been fun but six AM comes early.”
    “Are you free tomorrow evening?”
    “On call and I never know when I’ll have to leave.”
    “Thursday?”
    “Can do. I’m off on Friday.” She looked away so Allie wouldn’t see her expression. Hurt and anger collided. Friday was the day she would have been preparing for Saturday’s wedding.
    “Come by at six thirty for drinks. I’ll invite Matt.”
    “Sounds good.” Cassie carried her purchases to the elevator. She liked Allie. Would the friendship last when the fling with Matt ended?
     
    * * *
     
    On Wednesday morning Matt dialed Jules’ number. The investigator’s secretary answered and sent the call to his friend. Matt drew a deep breath. “Any news about where Cassandra Moore can be found?”
    Jules cleared his throat. “You said you knew where to find her so I stopped looking. You’ll have to wait until her mother arrives. I have pending matters for your dad.”
    “That will be too late.”
    “Didn’t think there was a rush on buying that house.”
    Matt groaned. He wasn’t about to admit his forgetfulness.  “I want to sign with the contractor. He’s antsy. I worry he’ll be booked and the project will fizzle.”
    Jules hummed. “What happened on Monday?”
    “She wasn’t where I left her. That was upstate. She was staying at a borrowed cabin. Here’s the location." He gave the route numbers and the town. “If you can locate the owner he can tell you where she is.”
    Jules chuckled. “Hopefully I’ll have something for you on Friday. I have some new hires to vet.”
    Matt paced behind the desk. “Sooner if possible.” He disconnected. Though he wanted the house he wanted Cassie more. One night hadn’t been enough. If he found her would she be glad to see him? He’d promised to call. He’d told her to save Saturday night for him.
    Moments later his secretary delivered the proofs for the November issue of Good Livin’. He pushed his worries aside and concentrated on the pages.
    Just as he finished Allie burst into his office. Her expression warned him she had another of her matchmaking schemes under way.
    “I don’t want to be fixed up with any of your friends.”
    She stood with her hands on her hips. “Are you sure?”
    “Definitely.”
    “Shame. She’s beautiful and just might be your type. We invited her for drinks Thursday evening. Come and stay over. Meg has a guest room.”
    He shook his head. “Not interested.”
    “Really. You should have seen what she bought at Peek-A-Boo. Lots of greens like her eyes and colors to go with her auburn hair.”
    Matt groaned. What trick was she planning? How completely had he described Cassie to her? “Just what are you planning?”
    “A reunion. I found her.”
    “Who?”
    “Cassie Moore. She lives in the same building as Greg and I.”
    Matt rolled his eyes. “What’s her number? I need to talk to her about the Smiton property.”
    Allie turned to the door. “Is that the only reason?”
    “What else could there be.” She poked a finger in his chest. “She’s great. Maybe I’ll invite Jules and Tony.”
    “Do what you want.” He hoped he showed disinterest. “Give me her phone number. Maybe I can settle the house sale and avoid drinks.”
    “Her number’s unlisted.”
    He glared. “Thursday, I’ll be there.”
    “Just remember no business discussions.”
    “What time?”
    “Six thirty.”
    She stepped into the hall. “You’re next.”
    Matt closed his office door. His grin broadened. He would see Cassie and they would laugh about his forgetfulness. Then they would go to her apartment, spend the night and make love. His imagination spawned a dozen fantasies. Desire filled him. Not now. Not here.
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