Chapter Nine

The phone buzzed in my hands. This was about payment or his stupid deal. Brad was in the car waiting for me to join him. I couldn’t take this call now. I turned the screen off and the buzzing ceased. I put my phone on silent because I knew he was going to call again.

I eased into the leather seats and the scent of pine and masculine perfume instantly captivated me. I could spend hours in here breathing in the aroma.

“So where are we going?” I asked.

“My favorite restaurant. I have a private table outdoors.”

“Why? Don’t like people looking at you while you eat.”

He grunted, shifting gears. There was always something that turned me on about watching a man drive.

“No, it’s usually for business and other ventures.” He grinned at me.

I sucked in a breath. “Other ventures? Like dates? Why didn’t you just say?”

How many dates had he been on? Wait was he even supposed to be dating when he was engaged to my sister! I was about to open my mouth in protest when he hit the gas, thrusting m