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'Not even if the guest requests it?'
A shrug, but one that was stubborn rather than helpless ‘It would not be permitted The reputation of the hotel-'
'And what about my reputation?' Elizabeth interrupted furiously
'There is much room here It is very coaloas huge and even uest accommodation she had seen No, it was not the space, but the company she strenuously objected to
The young aze was lowered, but not before Elizabeth had seen the trace of sly amusement Her eyes burned with violet fire Her reputation, at least a the staff, had obviously already suffered considerably!
Elizabeth drew a tense, steadying breath 'Where is he?' 'Who?'
He knew very ho
'Monsieur Haood' So oing to avoid him at all costs!
'Oh' The brown eyes still evaded hers as the young raded his former air of importance 'I do not know I am only domestic staff'
If his skin hadn’t been so dark Elizabeth was sure she would have been able to see a blush If he knew, he certainly wasn’t telling
'Never rilish metaphor
'Please, chérie, do try and curb your eagerness for me in front of my staff'
Elizabeth spun around to find her tor door between the two adjoining suites He was dressed all in white, a short-sleeved shirt hanging open over his chest and white jeans that were soft with age conforhs
Elizabeth immediately felt hot and overdressed in the dress she had hurriedly pulled on when she had been awoken by a ha on her roof She hadn’t been able to have her usual alow had been switched off Then Henri had swooped in and started gathering up her possessions, not even giving her time to brush her hair or put on a minimum of make-up before she left
She lifted her chin and narrowed her eyes accusingly 'You-'