Chapter 43

"You own the restaurant?" She rationalized. "But why would the hotel let you own their restaurant?"

The woman turned back to Devlin. "What room are you staying in, sir? The usual?"

"No. I'm in the double suite on the third floor."

"We can arrange for you to move immediately, sir. Your usual suite is ready for you."

"No, that's fine. I'll stay where I am now."

"Alright, sir. I'll send the maid now to clean it up."

He smiled at her. "Emma, it's clean enough. Don't worry about me. I'm fine."

"Alright, sir. Just call me if you need anything else." She bowed and left.

"Wait, are you telling me that you own this entire hotel!?"

"I'm not telling you anything. I haven't even said a word."

"Err...are you ready to order yet?" The waiter asked nervously.

"We've not had time to look at the menu. Give us a few minutes and come back, okay?" Devlin ordered. He nodded and hurried away, relief apparent on his face.

"So?" Faith demanded.

"So...I may own this hotel?" He grinned.

"You're kidding!"

"You