Chapter Twenty-Four

Ianthe

Ricardo is holding my hand.

Granted, this is not the first time he's holding my hand, but it feels different. He's talking to Harry about the stock market and I'm more than intrigued. Apart from cooking and baking, I've been very interested in how the stock market works, the rise and fall and where to invest and when.

"Do you think I can maybe come to the office with you one day?" I ask, hoping I'm masking my excitement. His steel eyes look down at me questioningly and I shrug. "I'm good with numbers, I would love to learn how the stock market works."

Harry nods his head at me. "Beauty and brains, a lethal combination."

I can feel my cheeks heating at the compliment and Ricardo's eyes softening on my face.

"If you'd like I can give you a small account to play around with, you can learn the tricks and trade through trial and error." He says, smiling slightly.

"You'd do that for me?" I ask, surprised. Even I know businessmen don't just give money away. I don't have a clue