As Melanie spoke about her plans for furthering LuxeArt, the tense atmosphere between the two of them seemed to ease, despite the sizzling attraction that simmered just below the surface..
Adam couldn't help but marvel at the woman's tenacity. He'd known she was a shrewd businesswoman after observing her actions over the past three years, but seeing her now, all fired up for the loan she had received, impressed him more than he'd expected.
He'd seen LuxeArt's inventory firsthand during when he'd gone there last time. Madam Collins had done quite a number on that place The furniture pieces had been pitiful — cracked wood, peeling varnish, and designs that seemed to belong in the last century. Even the most desperate bargain hunter would hesitate to spend money there.
