Chapter 16

“Ah, I think I’m beginning to understand the fiancée thing more now.” Nina said.

He nodded. “Yes, I don’t harbor any illusion that Sam and Loveth are some great love match. I had Loveth, so Sam decided he wanted her. Loveth saw Sam’s appointment to CEO as her ride into a life of glamor.”

“And were you and Loveth? A love match, I mean?” she asked gently.

He pursed his lips and blew out a long breath. “This is where I look like a jerk,” he said.

Nina chuckled. “Jerk? You? Surely you jest.”

“All right, don’t rub it in,” he grumbled. “I’ve admitted my shortcomings.”

“Do continue. I’m dying to hear all about what a toad you are.”She replied.

Her eyes sparkled with mischief and amusement. He’d never wanted to kiss her more than he did right now. Instead he found himself telling her stuff he’d never tell a woman he planned to take to bed.

“Loveth didn’t pose a challenge. That sounds bad but when I met her, I was devoting all my time to making