The Billionaire Bargain
Lifting her chin with his index finger, he planted a soft kiss on her lips and whispered, "I'll try."
Next, he drove her to a house by the sea. This one was modern and built on a much simpler scale. Rising across three levels, it was cunningly constructed into the northern side of a headland. It overlooked the charming seaside suburb of Saint-Zotique, its wide decks and panoramic windows open to spectacular views of the ever-changing surf. The house looked deserted, its gardens overgrown.
In the car, Henri glanced at her. Sensing his hesitation, she said quickly, "Would you rather I wait here?"