〃
She grinned。 〃You mean； will I now go on and pick the thing to bits on
the geological score？〃
〃Something like that。〃
〃I have no way of knowing about this particular project。 Looking at the
designs； I can mention potential sources of worry…drain pipes； for
instance…but unless I know something about the land there； I can't offer
constructive criticism。〃
When Ross put his lips by her ear； she realized that it was the nearest
he'd e since she arrived。 The warmth of his skin by her cheek sent a
tingle through her。 〃Thank God for that；〃 he said in a stage whisper；
though they were alone in the room。 He straightened。 〃The day's pretty
much over。 Let's get going。〃
Chloe gathered her things。 It had been an unexpectedly pleasant and
interesting afternoon。 If each of her days here were like it； she might
survive after all。
But something hung heavy in a half…hidden corner of her mind。 It had New
Orleans written all over it。 After New York； there would be Rhode
Island； then Alabama。 Should she do New Orleans after that？ Would it
solve anything？ Would it change her feelings for Ross？
No doubt； she did love him。 Walking down a long corridor with him now；
she felt like a princess。 He ruled the place； but he was gentle and
caring。 He loved her。 Was she worthy of that？
They were silent during the cab ride to Ross's brownstone。 〃You'll be
staying here；〃 he told her calmly； breaking what was almost a truce。
〃Ohhhh； no；〃 she balked； but followed him out of the cab。 〃I'll go to a
hotel。 The city is frill of them。 You can go inside and make a call to
book the room that should have been booked on Monday。〃
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