The Sheikh's American Bride (The Sharqi Sheikhs Series Book 2) Read Online Free Page B

so easily, there was a high chance that he would get rid of her too. There was nothing special about her. “There is something I must tell you though.”
     
    “What is it?” the Dean asked, cocking his head to the side.
     
    “He’s not at Harvard for an education. He’s here for a wife.”
     
    The Dean’s mouth fell open, “What do you mean he’s here for a wife?”
     
    “I mean that he has no intention of spending any time here. He is searching for a wife and will leave as soon as he finds one.”
     
    Sitting back in his chair, “Somehow that doesn’t surprise me. But we still need to keep him around until at least the fundraising dinner,” he stated.
     
    “I am sure the dinner will go well with or without his presence.”
     
    The Dean shook his head and turned his gaze to the window. “With the different building renovations, the University is in need of funds. If he is present at the dinner, then there is a good chance that he will donate a lot of money. And if others see him doing so, they may as well.”
     
    Claire frowned. The Dean was nothing but an opportunist. He was holding Claire hostage so he could get a hefty donation from Taleb.
     
    “So that's the only reason you want to keep him around?”
     
    “Of course. We need these donations.” The Dean was clearly not embarrassed by his motivations.
     
    “Well, he seems to have some sort of timeline that he’s keeping to. He’s made it clear that as soon as he finds a wife, he is gone.” She frowned at the realization that Taleb would soon leave her. Leave her? She shook her head to clear her thoughts.
     
    The Dean brought his attention back to Claire as he leaned forward in his chair, “This is where you come in.”
     
    “Excuse me?” Claire straightened suddenly.
     
    “Yes. You’re going to sabotage his dates.”
     
    Claire raised an eyebrow. That was something she was not capable of doing and even if she was, she did not feel comfortable doing it.
     
    “No. That is ludicrous,” she said, shaking her head.
     
    “Now, listen,” the Dean fixed his eyes on her and paused for a second. “I am presuming that you still want that transfer, right?”
     
    “I do, but not like this.”
     
    The Dean sighed. “It’ll be hard. He is a handsome, rich, young man. He is the most eligible bachelor around.”
     
    No, he is not! Claire's subconscious screamed out. Yes, Taleb Sharqi was handsome but he was not the most eligible bachelor around. Surely, there were others. She just had to find them.
     
    “He’s okay.” Claire replied with a half shrug.
     
    “He is more than okay. He is very popular with the ladies.”
     
    As much as Claire wanted to deny it, she couldn’t. Taleb was very popular with the women. His fan club was obvious along with all the stares they received when they were together.
     
    “So, are you going to give me a transfer or not?” Claire asked, changing the subject. She was not about to discuss Taleb's looks with the Dean.
     
    “I will definitely give you a transfer but first you have to do what we discussed.” Claire felt herself withdrawing. She wasn’t sure she was up to the task.
     
    “That is if he doesn’t get rid of me first.” 
     
    “He’s kept you around longer than any of the others, Miss Anderson. I have every faith in you that he will continue to do so.”
     
    “How?”
     
    “Taleb is a very decisive man. He knows what he wants from the start. He would not stick with something that he did not want.”
     
    The Dean's words made sense to Claire. Taleb had thrown the ice cream in the bin within seconds of finding out its calorie content. She thought it was a bit dramatic, but it showed how quick he was to get rid of something that he disliked. He had not even taken a second taste.
     
    “I suppose you are right,” Claire said slowly.
     
    “Brilliant!” the Dean replied, clapping his hands together. “Now, what’s on the agenda today? The library?” he asked, but it