Memories of Midnight. Сидни Шелдон

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      “I’ve been thinking about you, Catherine. I was concerned that you might find London a lonely place. After all, you don’t know anyone there.”

      “I do get a little lonely sometimes,” Catherine admitted. “But I’m coping. I keep remembering what you said. Forget about the past, live for the future.”

      “That’s right. Speaking of the future, I’m going to be in London tomorrow. I would like to take you to dinner.”

      “I would enjoy that very much,” Catherine said warmly. She was looking forward to it. She would have a chance to tell him how grateful she was to him.

      When Constantin Demiris replaced the receiver, he smiled to himself. The chase is on.

      They had dinner at the Ritz. The dining room was elegant and the food was delicious, but Catherine was too excited to pay attention to anything except the man who was sitting opposite her. There was so much she had to tell him.

      “You have a wonderful office staff,” Catherine said. “Wim is amazing. I’ve never seen anyone who can …”

      But Demiris was not listening to the words. He was studying her, thinking how beautiful she was, and how vulnerable. But I mustn’t rush her, Demiris decided. No, I’ll play the game slowly and savor the victory. This one will be for you, Noelle, and for your lover.

      “Are you going to be in London long?” Catherine was asking.