Masters & Lovers Box Set One

Chapter Two - James - Planning

Richard joins me in the kitchen, peering over my work surface and hob, where onions and mince sizzle with the spices. “What are we having?”

“Chilli con Carne.”

“Sounds good. Want some help?”

“No, I’m fine. I enjoy cooking.”

“I’ll rephrase that. Do you mind if I join you? It’s getting a little heated in there.”

“Join me by all means.” I nod across to the bottle. “Help yourself to a drink. Problem?”

Richard examines the label, Hmmms, then pours himself a glass of wine. “Um, not a problem exactly. But I think when Michael accepted my investment in his spa hotel, he thought I’d be a sleeping partner.”

“And…?”

“If you recall, I had the investment made in Elizabeth’s name, and she definitely wants to have an input.”

I pause from chopping chillies as the humour creeps over me.

Of course, he’s used to running everything himself….

I invested in Michael’s business, I was a silent

wants to

at the side of my nose, then immediately regret

Ahhh… Shit!

Chillies….

little oil on a paper towel. Eyes watering, I dab at my face, trying to rub away the chilli oil as Richard watches in silent

you don’t want

I’m all

into the pan with the meat and onions, I glug in tomato puree and the rest

“Let’s see how Michael’s bearing up

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glazing. Doubt in his voice, sitting over a table-top

it now?” The normally placid Beth sounds almost

a sub, is

“What do

isn’t forthcoming. “Sounds like a great idea to me.” Charlotte’s eyes sparkle. “The boxing I used to do gives you a really good workout. And at the end of it,

Self-defence?” Michael rakes through his hair. “It doesn’t sound like

to be able to at least have a shot at protecting themselves. But somehow,

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