about it, too. Plain and simple. She breathed a sigh of relief. What felt out of control a few moments ago was now reined in and controlled.
Angie busied herself around the house until mid-morning, then dressed and went to Macâs office. No sooner had she entered the lobby than someone grabbed her arm and spun her around. She found herself looking into the handsome features and bright hazel eyes of Tyler Farrell. His devilish grin sent little tremors through her body. The place where his hand rested on her arm radiated a sensual warmth.
âThis is quite a coincidence. My lunch meeting just cancelled out on me so I have the next few hours free. I was just about to call to see if I could persuade you to have lunch with me. I already have a reservation atthe Space Needle. Perhaps we could do the harbor cruise after lunch.â Ty cocked his head and raised an eyebrow. âSoâ¦are you available?â
He flashed a devastatingly sexy smile and she melted on the spot. âLunch?â She suddenly felt like a fifteen-year-old, all tongue-tied and flustered in the presence of the captain of the high school football team. She pulled in her rampaging desires and did her best to project a calm, confident persona. âYes, Iâd love it.â She tried to convince herself there was nothing wrong in having lunch with him again. It was nothing personal. After all, she had to eat anyway and Mac had asked Ty to take her sightseeing while he was busy.
She would keep the conversation turned to business in general and specifically to available or upcoming positions in the company. Tyâs comment the day before about the companyâs expansion plans hinging on Macâs design continued to swirl around in her mind. Expansion meant new jobs, possibly in areas that did not currently exist. It was a perfect time for her to put in her bid for one of those newly created positions.
But in the meantime there wasnât anything wrong with an innocent afternoon of fun.
Tyâs voice cut into her thoughts. âWe have a little while before lunch. Has Mac shown you around our facility?â
âNo, I havenât seen anything beyond the lobby and offices.â
âWould you like a tour? I could show you around the design room, the lab and the shop where we do the actual boat construction.â
Her entire manner leaped to rapt attention. âIâd love to have a guided tour.â It was perfect. She would havean opportunity to see how things worked, get more of a technical tour than Mac would ever take the time to give her. She could ask Ty questions she couldnât ask Mac and certainly get more useful answers than her brother would give her. It would be the perfect setting to start her campaign to win Ty over to her side. She was certain Mac would listen to Ty. After all, Ty was his business partner in addition to being his best friend.
Ty escorted her through the lobby and down a hallway, pausing a minute at the door to Macâs office. âIâm going to take Angie on a tour of the facility.â
Mac looked up from his work, then glanced at his watch. âYes, a tour would be nice.â He looked at Angie. âIâm sorry I havenât had any time to spend with you.â
âI assume this means lunch is out?â
A sheepish expression crossed his face. âIâll try to be home for dinner.â
âNo need to worry about Angie being alone for dinner. Iâll take her out to grab something to eat.â
She glanced questioningly at Ty for a moment. He hadnât mentioned anything about dinner. She returned her attention to her brother. âHeâs right. Thereâs no reason for you to pull yourself away from your design project before youâre ready. You stay and work as late as you need to and donât worry about me.â She glanced at Ty. âIâll be in good hands.â
An involuntary glance toward Mac told Ty what he didnât