Kiss me if you dare: Alpha Billionaire Romance (The Secret Matchmaker Book 3) Read Online Free PDF Page A

did last night. It’s too much to ask for, and honestly, I don't want to depend on him for anything. He'll disappoint me. What was I thinking? Selling my body for a chance at my business dreams and here I am, on the verge of having my heart broken again."
    "Did he tell you at the end of the night that nothing would become of you guys? That is was over? What has he done to make you think he's not interested?" Her voice was pleading with me.
    "He's looking for a wife, Jess. I'm the dumb-ass trying to find her. How much more awkward could this be?"
    "Right. Look... what are the options at this point? Beating yourself up over what you should have done, or could have done is stupid. Let that go and let's figure out what to do next."
    I sniffled and nodded. "Okay. What to do next."
    "You're one hundred percent sure that you don't want to pursue anything with him?"
    I shouldn't have, but I flipped up the monitor on the screen and let my eyes take in Sofia again. She was perfect for Asher. I wasn't.
    "No. I don't want anything from him but help with my real estate, and honestly, I'm not sure I even want that now. I’ve decided on opening a Japanese Onsen instead of a spa and of course he’s using that as an excuse to delay finding me something. He’s using any excuse he can as to why he’s come up with absolutely nothing."
    "That’s not good.” She growled softly. “Let’s focus on getting rid of him. Set him up with the girl Gisele sent over and get out of the way. You can put in your notice at the firm as soon as we find you another job and we'll start working on the real estate thing together. You don’t need him. I can help you. Move on, Lila. Save yourself before it's too late."
    "You're right." I lifted the bottle and took a long drink. "Alright. I'll see you soon. I'm heading home the minute I can."
    "Be careful, and Lila... I'm always here if you need me."
    "I'm so grateful for you." I hung up and took another long drink. Time to undo the horrible mistake I'd made a week ago. The night at the club was magical, but that was supposed to have been it between me and Asher. The rest was fate’s way of kicking me in the chest. Now, it was my turn to kick back.

5 - Asher
    I wrapped up the last business meeting an hour later than I’d hoped. By the time I made it back to the room, I was antsy to see Lila. She was most likely still pissed, but some good food, an open conversation and a hot bath together would change everything.
    My body ached to be next to hers, to tell her a million ways with my hands and soft sensual words just how much I wanted her. I was falling fast for the little spitfire and had been having a hard time concentrating on anything else since she came into my life.
    Unlocking the door, I walked in and made a quick assessment of the place to see where she was.
    "Lila? You here?" I walked through the large floor plan as worry crept into my chest. Had she gone? Did she go home and leave me there without even so much as a call?
    No. She wouldn't do that. She’s far too professional to let whatever happened between us affect her job.
    I walked to the kitchen and picked up the white note with my name on it sitting beside the large spray of roses I'd sent for her.
     
    Asher,
    I'll be at Pierchic at seven for dinner. Dress to impress and come join me. Hope your day was great. Sorry for the blow up. Lack of sleep and almost dying must have gotten to me.
    ~ Lila
     
    "What the fuck?" I shook my head and read the note ten more times. The woman had just been in my face, angrier than a hornet over the situation between us. I had no control over the real estate market, and I didn't know what she expected of me. I had planned to spend the evening reassuring her of my commitment to helping her with it before putting in a few calls to get some other friends to assist in the search.
    Dinner at Pierchic was a little more than I wanted to deal with, but if she wanted something romantic and fancy, I would relent.
    I took