I Can Make You Love Me. Karen White-Owens
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Название: I Can Make You Love Me
Автор: Karen White-Owens
Издательство: Ingram
Жанр: Короткие любовные романы
isbn: 9780758248961
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“You’re all of those things and more,” Adam said. He took her lips in a swift, explosive kiss. The taste of him rattled her and sent coherent thoughts into the next century.
Grinning at Wynn, Adam held her hands. “FYI. The only person that matters in this group is me. And I like everything about you. So, come on. Let’s do our thing and have some fun.”
He opened the door and pushed Wynn inside ahead of him. Professionally dressed men and women filled the room. Many stood in groups, holding wineglasses or beer mugs as they conversed.
Adam steered her through the maze of people to a table. A pretty African American woman with light brown hair tied in a ponytail stood among a group of partygoers playing court to her. Wynn found herself mesmerized by the gold-green twinkle in the woman’s eyes.
The woman studied Wynn for half a second and then grinned broadly. She stood, extending her hand. “Hi. I’m Tia Edwards. And you must be Wynn. It’s nice to put a face with the voice.”
Wynn instantly liked Tia. “Congratulations on your promotion. Thanks for inviting me.”
Grinning, Tia waved her away. “You’re welcome. Adam has said nothing but good things about you.”
“That’s good to know.”
Adam, Tia, and Wynn stood at the table. The trio talked quietly, getting to know each other.
An attractive woman in a tailored two-piece rose-colored suit joined them. Her hair was pulled into a bun at the back of her head. The severe style accented her long, angular face and walnut-colored skin. She was beautiful. The woman stroked her hand down Adam’s arm. “Hey, Adam.”
He turned, removing the woman’s hand from his shoulder. “Hi, Vi. Let me introduce you to my friend. Vivian Manning, Wynn Evans. Vi is one of the acquisition attorneys on my staff. She does a lot of traveling for the company.”
For a moment, Wynn watched the pair, noting Vi’s body language and familiarity with Adam. He stiffened when Vi touched him. Wynn sensed something more in Vivian’s casual gesture. Were they more than colleagues? Did they have history together? Wynn couldn’t tell from Adam’s expression. But there was definitely something more.
For now Wynn was a guest and she planned to play her part. “Nice to meet you,” Wynn said, offering her hand.
Vi took her hand in a limp shake that lasted less than a second. She gave Wynn a smug smile and said, “Do you mind if I steal him for a moment?”
Confused, Wynn shook her head.
“What’s up?” Adam asked, rubbing his hand up and down Wynn’s bare arm.
“That Bradford business. I need a word with you.”
Adam kissed Wynn’s check and promised, “I’ll be back in a minute.”
Frowning, Wynn watched the pair walk away.
Tia studied Wynn’s face for a second and then pointed to the opposite wall. “Can I get you something? There’s food on the table against the wall. Open bar at the back of the room and lots of conversation and opinions flying around the place.”
A gentleman dressed in an expensive pair of Armani trousers, cashmere loose-fitting sweater, and handmade leather shoes approached the group. Tia turned to him, asking, “Do you need me?”
“Nope.” The man shook his head. Golden locks whipped across his cheeks. Fascinated by the sheer beauty of the man, Wynn stared. He was the most striking man she’d ever seen. Tall with an athletic build, he stood silently. His angular features would have been considered pretty on a woman, yet, he wore them well. It made him more alluring and appealing.
Tia gestured to Wynn. “Attorney Christophe Jensen, Wynn Evans.”
“Pleasure,” he replied in a slightly accented voice, kissing Wynn’s hand.
“Chris just transferred to Detroit from the home office in France,” Tia explained. “I’ll be working with him once I find my replacement.”
Adam returned, sliding an arm around Wynn’s shoulders and pulling her against his side. “Hey. Stop with the French charm. You’ve got my secretary. Stay away from my girlfriend.”
Everyone laughed. Wynn studied Adam. Am I? She wondered. Did he think of her as something more than friends? This was going to be an interesting evening.
Another man joined the group. “Hey, Adam. Who’s the pretty lady?”
“They’re all trying to charm you,” Adam whispered into her ear. “This is Wynn Evans. Brennan Thomas is part of our advertising team.” Frowning, Adam glanced around the room. “Where’s your better half?”
Brennan pointed toward the door. “She’s in her favorite place.”
What was he talking about? Wynn wondered.
A few minutes later, Wynn understood. Krista Thomas entered the room. The young woman was approximately five or six months pregnant. Now Brennan’s statement made sense. She strolled over to the group and looped an arm around Brennan’s shoulder. “Hi.”
Brennan stated. “Wynn Evans. This is my better half and soul mate, Krista Thomas.”
Grinning, Krista said, “D-d-doesn’t he say the sweetest things?”
“Very nice,” Wynn answered.
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