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The Billionaire's Desire 3(7)



"Of course not! You heard him say he wanted to escort me to breakfast!"

"I told you he's trouble Sarah! Don't encourage him." I could see a flicker of hurt fly across his eyes and I quickly went to him.

"Look at me." I was surprised at how bold I was being with him.

He looked at me, his eyes longingly searching mine. I reached up and gently held his face in my hands. "I am not encouraging him in any way. He is not the…” I stopped myself. I had already said too much and I didn't want to scare him away.

Joshua gently pulled me to him and softly kissed me on the lips. I thought I would melt into his arms. He pulled back slightly, still holding me close and looked into my eyes. He caressed my cheek softly with his finger.

"We should get downstairs for breakfast."

After breakfast everyone was lounging by the pool when Jake came over to me.

"How's my favorite new associate enjoying her visit?"

I giggled at his playful banter. "I am having a great time. This house is incredible and your mother is lovely."

"I think Vivienne is a bit envious of how mother has taken to you." He leaned in to whisper to me. “She has only ever felt this way about one other woman."

I looked at him and knew the answer before I asked.

"Lauren?"

"Yes." His mood darkened for a minute and I think I saw a moment of anger flicker in his eyes. I changed the subject to lighten things up.

"I'm looking forward to the party on Thursday. I saw the ballroom and it was so amazing. You guys really have an incredible life."

Jake looked at me and smiled. There is the friendly face I recognize.

"I'm looking forward to the party as well. Be sure to save a dance for me."

We chatted for a little while longer and then Joshua came over to us. As he was walking toward us I happened to glance to my right and I saw Vivienne and Ethan in what looked like a heated discussion. Something is definitely going on there.

"We have lunch reservations at the country club at 1:00 PM and Jake, we have a tee time of 2:30 PM. Mother wants to go over in about an hour and relax by the pool before lunch."

"Are we all going?" My question probably sounded silly but I had never been to a country club before.

Joshua didn't laugh at my question, he just smiled at me.

"Yes, we're all going. A few of the men are going to play golf after lunch. You're welcome to join us if you'd like."

I had never even played miniature golf. It was sweet that he invited me but I had no desire to play golf. I held my hands up and shook my head.

"No, no. Thank you for the invite but I believe Bunny and I have plans. She is going to show me the gallery today. Well, I suppose I should go change into my suit if we're going to be lounging by the pool for a while."

Joshua's eyes slowly roamed over my body in full view of his brother.

"Yes. A swimsuit is definitely a good idea. You probably want to wear a two-piece."

I couldn't believe he said that in front of Jake! Jake stood there staring out into the hills acting as if he didn't hear anything as Joshua flirted with me. My cheeks were literally burning as he held my gaze.

"I should go get changed." I gave him a slightly flirtatious smile as I started to walk away. "I'll see you both in a bit."





CHAPTER 4

I could tell the country club was filled with rich people the second we got there. They just had a different air about them as if they had not a worry in the world. Joshua totally downplayed the club when describing it to me. It had a beautiful golf course, tennis courts, a pool and spa facilities among many other amenities. To me, this was the kind of place where you would go on vacation.

I felt a little self-conscious in my bikini as I lay by the pool. But Joshua seemed to appreciate what he saw and he even laid in a lounge chair next to me. As we were chatting, Vivienne walked by in her bikini. Her skinny body was perfect, not an ounce of fat anywhere, and most of the men openly gawked at her as she walked by. Yeah, that makes me feel really good about myself. I silently chastised myself for having that extra muffin at breakfast that morning.

"I've always thought a woman should look, and feel, like a woman." Joshua's comment completely put me at ease. I don't know if he sensed my insecurity, but what he said made me feel good. "Like you, for instance. Your body is perfect to me. Curves in all the right places."

His voice was low and sexy as he whispered the last part to me and I felt myself becoming aroused. It was broad daylight and we were in a public place and Joshua was turning me on! I couldn't help but flirt back.

"I'm glad you like what you see." I gave him a subtle smile.

His voice was low and gravelly and his beautiful, dark eyes were filled with pure sex as they slowly roamed over my body before fixating on my eyes. "What I see, what I have seen, what I've touched, what I've tasted…"