Melody Anne's Billionaire Universe: Her Billionaire's Bargain (Kindle Worlds Novella) Read Online Free Page B

his will. Hell, those tricks weren’t foreign to him. However, as he studied her smile, the beauty of her features and the confidence she exuded, none of those things were paramount in his mind. All he could think about were ways to spend more time with her—being alone with her.
    “I’ve not even attempted to persuade you yet.”
    She set her fork on the side of her plate, tines down. “What do you call all of this?”
    Seduction . Instead of answering her, he said, “Come with me somewhere, Kourtney.”
    “Excuse me?”
    Seeing their waiter hovering at the door, Zac signaled him over.
    “Yes, Mr. Powers.”
    “Timothy, we’re finished. Can I please have the check and a bottle of The Prisoner and two slices of the chocolate sin cake to go?”
    “Excellent selection, Mr. Powers. The Napa Valley Red Blend is a perfect pairing for that dessert.” With a smooth bow, Timothy collected their plates and moved from the room.
    “I don’t recall agreeing to go anywhere else with you.” There was a saucy jut to her chin.
    With a simple tilt of one side of his mouth, he stared boldly at the beautiful black woman sitting across from him. He could name on one hand the times in his life he felt the tingling of reckless anticipation crawling along his spine. However, for some reason Kourtney inspired that level of excitement in his blood and he was going to journey along with it for as long as he could.
    “Tell me you don’t want to go,” he challenged. “That I haven’t piqued your curiosity.”
    Sighing, she glanced away. He could see the multiple thoughts and concerns playing across her features. Just because the connection between them was as evident as the table sitting in the restaurant, he was not going to push her. This was Kourtney’s choice. If she rose and said she was headed home, he would respect that. However, every ounce of his soul hoped she would give in.
    Her gaze slipped back to his. “I’ll grant a few more moments. However, my time is not unlimited.”
    “Then let’s not waste any of it.” Rising from the table, he walked around to her and assisted her up.
    “What about the check?” She collected her purse and moved beside him.
    Their waiter entered the room with a restaurant bag. Zac paused briefly and collected the items as he pulled his wallet out of the inside of his jacket then handed the man his platinum card. “My driver, Steven, will be in to collect this from you.”
    “Very good, sir.” Timothy stepped to the side and allowed them to pass.
    Zac escorted Kourtney around the other guests and beyond the front door where another restaurant staff member held it open.
    When his driver pulled up to the curb in the champagne Rolls Royce, Zac instructed him, “Steven, collect my card and I’ll see you in the morning.”
    Without question, Steven nodded. “I’ll be there an hour before the Tomlin meeting.”
    “Have a good night.” Zac went to the front passenger door and held it open for Kourtney.
    Appearing a little in shock, Kourtney moved toward him.
    “Your car valet ticket, please.” Zac held his palm out to her.
    “You can just bring me back here and I’ll drive myself home.”
    “No need, Steven will take care of it.”
    She tilted her head and stared from him to his driver. “He doesn’t even know where I live.”
    He smiled at her naiveté. “The packet on you not only contained your business address but your home address and phone number.”
    Her brows knit in the center above the bridge of her nose, as her free hand not clutching her purse pressed into her stomach. “That’s a big invasion of my privacy.”
    Shoving his hands deep in his pants pocket, he held her gaze. He had to remind himself, Kourtney would not be familiar with big corporate America and what all went into acquiring a company. It was invasive, to a degree. “We’re not stalking you. It’s a lot about your company, but it does get all contact information. If we needed to send you a subpoena we