Page 34 of Heartbreaker

This is bad for me.

For my plans to stay out of the limelight and far away from all of the Hollywood bullshit.

For my plans to stay far away from anyone who might hurt me.

“We played on the same song, Tater Tot. But we don’t know each other. Not really.”

Except I know every inch of her body, have traced my tongue over each and every freckle, tasted her, touched her, felt her body clench around me as she came apart.

“But look, Uncle Royal.”

She points, and I can’t keep my eyes from Jade’s box.

“She looks sad.”

Fucking hell, Jadedoeslook sad.

Which is why Frankie’s next words push me into doing something really fucking stupid.

“Can’t we go and cheer her up? Just for a little while?”

CHAPTER TEN

Jade

“Ms. Cantrell?”One of my security guys gently touches my shoulder. “You received a note from someone in one of the other suites.”

I sigh.

It’s probably an invitation from some corporate CEO who noticed I’m here alone.

The invite could be genuine or an attempt to get their name in the news because Jade Cantrell joined them in their box.

Whoever it is, they’re probably watching, so I keep a pleasant smile on my face as I unfold the piece of paper.

And freeze.

Jade—

My goddaughter is a huge fan and wants to meet you. If you could do this for her, I’d appreciate it. We’ll keep the visit short.

Royal

Royal.

It’s been two weeks and my body still tingles in all the places he touched me.

Which is pretty much everywhere.

Crud.

And I’m sitting here out in the open where he—and anyone else who’s noticed me—is watching my reaction.

That’s just great.

I honestly never want to see him again, but the goddaughter he told me about is only three. I can and should do this. It’s not her fault her godfather is a womanizing cretin.

I nod to my security guy, Larry, and get to my feet as he walks over to open the door.

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