Page 17 of Seduced By a Billionaire

“Was it delivered with the regular mail or just left at the door? We could check out security camera footage.”

“Dropped off with the mail, but it might still be worth reviewing to see if there are any suspicious looking people lurking around after hours. I’ll have one of the junior partners get going on that when I get back to the office.”

“I could probably manage that much if someone could bring me my laptop,” Kyle said.

“That would be a no,” Ella said catching the tail end of their conversation. He looked sexy as hell with his dark stubble and wickedly blue eyes.

“You aren’t my boss,” Kyle grumbled. “I’m tired of feeling like a feeble invalid. Viewing my laptop hardly qualifies as strenuous activity.”

“If we let you open that can of worms, you’ll be working full time within hours. Do we look stupid?” she and Elenore exchanged knowing looks.

Elenore stood up to leave. “Listen to your nurse. She seems to be familiar with your Type A personality traits. I’ll keep you posted if there is anything that needs your attention. I’d expect a visit from the police.”

“Technically she’s not my nurse anymore since I’m no longer in ICU.”

“Maybe not, but she still knows what’s good for you,” Elenore said.

His mouth twisted, “Her and everyone else it would seem. Thanks for holding down the fort Elenore. Can’t say you made my day, but I needed to know.”

“I’ll walk out with you,” Ella said. I just popped in on my way out to pick up carryout lunch for some of the staff. Kyle, I’m going to Panera; can I get you some real food?”

“Yes! Please, I’ll have soup and a sandwich.” He frowned and said, “I just realized that I don’t have any money on me, I guess I’ll have to pass.”

“I’m sure I can conjure up the coins,” Ella said smiling at the irony of a penniless billionaire. “I’ll be back.”

“Real food. Thank you.”

“See you, Elenore. Please tell my asshole partner to swing by as soon as possible.”

“Will do.”

When Ella returned with their lunches, Kyle had a visitor. A blonde blue-eyed beauty who was currently sizing Ella up.

“Hey, come on in with my food, you aren’t interrupting anything.”

“Excuse me?” the blonde said obviously miffed.

“I just ran into your doctor and he told me you’ll be going home soon,” Ella said. It had been over three weeks since Kyle had been admitted. She was off for the next several days and more than likely he’d be discharged before she worked again. He had been moved from the ICU unit a few days prior and Kyle was chomping the bit to get out of there.

“That’s what they say, I sure as hell hope so. But I will still have to have a home health care nurse for some time. Know anyone?” he asked.

“I’m sure the hospital will make recommendations.”

“What about you?”

Her eyes widened in shock, “Me?”

“Yes, you. I’m serious. I’ll pay you double what you’re making. You can take a temporary leave, a month to six weeks is what they’re telling me. Why not?”

“Kyle, my love, she already has a job,” the blonde interjected clearly trying to derail this discussion.

“Yes, and she still would after her temporary leave.”

“I don’t think my head nurse would take too kindly being one nurse down. They depend on me. I can’t take a leave of absence just because I feel like it.”

“You don’t know until you ask.”

“Trust me on that. You don’t know the head nurse. She makes Cruella de Vil look like Mary Poppins.”

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