Page 53 of My Temptation (Kingston Lane)

“Is everything all right?” she asks.

“Yes, why?”

“Blake called looking for you, said you were supposed to have a late breakfast with them but are now not answering your phone.”

“What?” I dig my phone out of my pocket.

DO NOT DISTURB.

“Fuck.” I flick off the Do Not Disturb button and call him as I walk into my office.

“Where are you?” he answers.

“Sorry, I forgot.” I shake my head in disgust and dump my briefcase on the desk.

“Since when do you forget anything?”

“Since now, okay,” I snap. “Shut up.”

“Just ordered your breakfast—get down here.”

I exhale heavily. “Fine.”

“You want a coffee?”

“They serving espresso martinis?”

He chuckles. “Good weekend?”

“The fucking best,” I mutter dryly. “See you soon.”

Juliet

I scroll through Google.

Martello Interior Design

Ariana Interior Design

Joel Marcel Interiors

I’m on my lunch break and trying to get my renovation project underway. I think Chloe is right—I do need a professional opinion.

I click on Joel Marcel, and it dials his number. He answers on the first ring.

“Hello, Joel speaking.”

“Hi, Joel,” I reply. “It’s Juliet Drinkwater calling.”

“That’s an unusual name.” He sounds like he’s smiling. “Hi, Juliet.”

“Hi.” I scratch my head while I try to think of what to say. “I’m not sure if you’re the person to call, but I have an interior design dilemma and was wanting some advice.”

“Okay, sure. Design dilemmas are my thing.”

I smile, feeling a little more at ease. “I’ve just moved into a house, and it needs a full renovation.”

“Okay.”

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