Finding His Mrs. Right (Mending Hearts Series) Read Online Free Page B

promptly. I had to admit, the food was among the best I’ve ever had. The conversation between me and Landon had been nothing, but light. Now, it was time to kick it up a notch.
    “So, have you ever been in a committed relationship?” I asked, taking another bite of my food.
    Landon shifted in his seat uncomfortably, so I took that as a yes. No matter what his answer was, his body language had already given him away.
    “Once.” He said curt, but at least he had been honest.
    “For how long?” I pushed, still watching him.
    Landon’s face was looking down at his plate, so he hadn’t noticed me staring. God, I was kind of wishing this wasn’t a business date, because Landon had peeked my interest a bit. But, even if this was a “date”, it would’ve only been a one night thing for me. I wasn’t open for a romance, especially with a rich playboy. I was wondering what was underneath that concealing blue suit of his. It was something that had been on my mind since the night before. The moment our bodies touched, I felt the heat between us.
    Landon was definitely different from every other client I dealt with. I was used to pompous jackasses walking into my office and spilling about their very torrid affairs. I was also used to shy guys who hadn’t had much luck in the bedroom because of it. But, I had never dealt with a playboy who shut off his emotions, and threw himself headfirst into his work. Landon was young, and could get any girl he wanted because he was overly attractive. What I didn’t get was his work ethic, as well as his attitude. He just didn’t seem like the “settle down” type.
    “Two years.” He replied.
    “What happened? Did you end it?” I pushed, trying to get a deeper story.
    “ Is that important?” Landon asked, looking up to me finally.
    “Yeah,” I nodded. “It is.”
    “Have you ever been in a committed relationship, Ms. Winters?” he asked, and I could hear the annoyance in his voice.
    “Not that it matters, but yes.” I shrugged.
    “Let me guess. You tore his heart out of his chest?” Landon asked angrily. It was obvious that the question had rubbed him the wrong way. The anger was written all over his gorgeous face.
    “I didn’t mean anything by the question, Landon.” I assured, as his cell phone went off. Without hesitation, he dug in his pocket, pulled out the phone.
    “Excuse me, I need to take this.” He said urgently, answering the call, and placing the phone to his ear.
    “Hello?” Landon asked a bit panicky. “This is he.”
    As he listened, his eyes moved over to mines, and then away again. I looked away, pretending as if I weren’t listening, but for all I knew, it could’ve been a booty call. I knew it was a bit early in the afternoon, but so what? I needed to know every little detail about Landon.
    “I’ll be there as soon as I can. Just—please—don’t do anything until I get there.” Landon replied before hanging up the phone.
    “Ms. Winters, I have to cut this lunch short. I apologize, but a pressing matter has presented itself.” He said standing up.
    “Is everything alright?” I asked, standing as well.
    Landon broke eye contact, and I again noted his body language. It left me wondering how no one else saw through his façade. He wasn’t good at hiding certain feelings. So far, he had been straight forward with me. I just hoped he kept that trend going.
    “Fine.” He replied, pulling himself together and looking at me.
    He flashed me his award winning smile, and I took it. I couldn’t really pry into his business just yet. After all, it could’ve been a work emergency. Landon did after all own his own empire. I got calls all the time when things weren’t going right at the office.
    “Well, don’t let me keep you.” I smiled. “Are you going to be done before your date tonight?”
    “I—um—I’ll keep you posted.” Landon replied, pulling out his wallet. He pulled out a huge bill and dropped it on the table.
    “Do you