The Wedding Deal Read Online Free PDF Page A

not give up. When I make my mind up about something…..I usually win”
    Gritting her teeth she had looked back at him, her expression determined.
    “Well maybe losing will do you good”
    Seeing as he had smiled.
    “Mmmmm I even like your optimism” he had muttered dropping his head, and before she could move, gently kissing her mouth.
    “We will continue this later” he breathed softly, although she was aware of the way his breath like hers was slightly ragged.
    As he had moved out, she had closed the door, locking it behind him, leaning against the door cursing the way her body seemed to betray the longing for such a despicable man. That hateful, arrogant man, with the blackest most piercing eyes she had ever seen, groaning at the memory of his touch, as his soft caresses had driven her crazy with such a need for him. How his mouth felt against her, how his aftershave had enveloped her, and caused her to want to…….thumping her hand against the wood she had moved forward, angry at herself. Men like Alexis Demitri were no better than her grandfather she had thought her mouth twisting in a grimace, and people like her got hurt by those kind of men, better she stay far away from him, from his awful plan. With a small frown she had remembered his kiss, that soft sensual kiss, correcting herself….no he wasn’t like her grandfather she thought, there had been a warmth in that kiss, a warmth her grandfather was completely incapable of. No, Alexis Demitri was just misguided in his perception, part of her feeling sorry for his outlook, feeling pity that he would deny himself the joy of a loving relationship and bringing children into that environment.

Chapter Three
    “Tessa, good to see you”
    Tessa had been surprised that afternoon, to hear from her grandfather, even more surprised at how friendly he seemed to be towards her. She had thought him to be furious at her crashing his party however his tone had been almost jovial. When he had requested that she come by that evening to see him, she had agreed instantly. Almost unable to believe his turnaround, her heart had soared that she would be able to help Andrew after all.
    Looking suspiciously back at him she had moved over to sit in the seat opposite forcing a smile on her face, not really enjoying being in his company.
    “I’m glad you reconsidered John, I made you a very good offer, and……..”
    However, he had silencing her with a wave of his hand.
    “First let me make it clear Tessa that I am not going to give you the million now for your inheritance”
    Anger had flared instantly within Tessa, as she had leapt to her feet, hands balled held tight to her side.
    “Why…why on Earth would you not and why would you bring me all the way down here if you weren’t?”
    She had cried her voice high.
    “I told you I would sign ANYTHING you wanted…you never wanted me to have my mother’s money anyway”
    Her grandfather, John Jones had only stared back at her his expression determined as she had cried out, calmly waiting for her to be silent.
    “I really don’t care about your paltry little inheritance Tessa”
    He stated flatly, as he watched his granddaughter, seeing the look of frustration and fear on her face
    “Then why?” she cried in confusion.
    “Do you really think I bought your little story of needing the money to help your failing business?”
    He had said.
    “Your business isn’t failing; in fact you are doing quite well from what I hear”
    Tessa had fallen silent, her eyes watching her grandfather warily.
    “So I did a little digging, and guess what I found……..your little friend Andrew has a visit from the auditors set for next week”
    Tessa had closed her eyes groaning softly with pain.
    “You bastard” she had whispered softly seeing the look of triumph on his face.
    “What does it matter to you John what the reason is…just give me the money and I will give up all rights to my mother’s money”
    “I don’t think so