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Nick were frustrated with the game and relieved to be done with it.
 I didn t think it was possible, Nick muttered as he guided them through the
crowd.  But I think I could go without playing golf for awhile.
 Sinclair.
Nick groaned when he saw Cooper Wright headed their way. He and Nick had
always shared a mutual respect and dislike for each other. They d both inherited family
businesses, attended the same prep schools and partied with the same friends. It was a
wonder they hadn t slept with the same women, and even that Nick wouldn t bet his
money on. Each headed San Francisco marketing firms and tended to go after the same
clients. It was an ongoing battle between them. Where one succeeded, the other made a
quick comeback. Perhaps in another life they would have been best friends, so similar
were their ambitions. However, in this dimension they were uncompromising
adversaries.
 I was hoping I would run into you.
 You found me, Coop. What can I do for you?
Cooper s gaze landed on Laney.  This must be your lovely wife.
Laney considered the stranger. He was a tall, well-dressed man, well over six
feet. He had short jet-black hair, was well built and very handsome. Laney lingered over
his gray eyes, which were so pale they appeared silver. She guessed he was around Mr.
Sinclair s age. He carried himself with an athletic grace that made Laney conjure up
some naughty thoughts. She watched his intense stare travel down her body and
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surmised that he liked what he saw. This pleased her immensely.
Nick seemed to ignore the man s blatant flirtation with her.  This is Mrs.
Sinclair. His voice had a definite edge to it.
Taken back by Nick s guarded tone, she moved to soften his harsh words.  You
can call me Laney, she offered.
The stranger held his hand over his heart and inclined his head.  Laney? How
unusual. Nevertheless, a beautiful name for a beautiful woman.
 Thank you. She immediately decided that she was fond of this man.
 I m Cooper Wright. We should be seeing a lot of each other during this retreat.
He winked at her.  Tell me, Laney, what is your maiden name?
Nick placed his hand possessively on Laney s hip.  As far as you re concerned,
Laney and I are happily married. Nick looked around.  Where is your wife, Coop?
Cooper shrugged, finally giving Nick his attention.  She s roaming about. As
luck would have it, our stateroom is next door to the Zelmans. We bumped into each
other in the hall. Zelman extended a dinner invitation.
 I guess that makes dinner for six.
Cooper looked at Laney.  I wouldn t have it any other way. He grinned at Nick.
 See you at dinner.
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Chapter Five
After their run-in with Cooper, Nick had little to say for the next hour. They
walked the open deck hand in hand in total silence. In truth he was more irritated with
Laney. Her obvious fancy with Cooper was the least of his problems. He was beginning
to question her ability to pose as a credible spouse. Sure, Cooper knew she wasn t really
married to him, but their encounter had been a frosty one. When he d put his hand on her
hip, she went completely stiff. Her body language screamed she was single and
interested in Cooper s attention.
The reality of the situation was he couldn t care less if Cooper screwed Laney.
Hell, he could have at her every night of this blasted cruise so long as Nick got what he
came for--the Zelman account. Being the resourceful person he knew himself to be, he
tried to consider Cooper and Laney s attraction as an advantage. If Cooper focused on
Laney, Nick could take full advantage of William Zelman. Yet, the probabilities of
things going wrong were extremely high. If Laney let her attraction to Cooper become
obvious, Nick would look like an idiot to Zelman. Zelman wouldn t see him as a reliable
marketing consultant but as a moron who couldn t control his wife. Nick would have to
talk to her.
They retreated back to the room to rest. Deciding frankness was the best method
of attack, Nick waited until Laney finished washing her face before addressing her.
 We need to talk.
Laney did not like the sound of that. Nick had barely said a word since the
Cooper incident. She d already figured out that Cooper was the competitor Nick had
mentioned earlier. Cooper obviously knew she and Nick weren t really married. Nick [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]