Billionaire Romance: Flame Read Free

again.
    “Jasmine!” she screamed when the call was answered.
    “You must have the wrong number. This is Jessica,” a woman with a sexy commanding voice, said.
    “We are calling from Roadside Resorts. Um. We…” Dennis kept pointing at himself so she said, “Um. I am calling on behalf of Dennis.”
    “Dennis?”
    “Yes. Mr. Dennis Kroesh has just been refused a room at--”
    “Dennis Kroesh is here?” The voice on the other end was suddenly excited.
    “Yeah. Can you assist us?” The line went dead. “She hung up.”
    Dennis smiled as if it was the most common thing. He put his hand across her shoulder then veered her outside. “Let’s take a walk.”
    Belle didn’t understand what was going on, yet one thing was for sure, she was miles away from her comfort zone. She only hoped she would survive. She trusted Dennis, however, she couldn’t trust herself to be in her best state of mind. Besides, being close to him had revealed to her sides of him she never knew; his depth, his mental processes and his temper. Studying his behavior had showed her that he was ferocious, much more intellectual and much much hotter – so much that she might just get burned.

Chapter Four
     
    They were barely out the door when the echo of high heels enticed them both to turn around. Their eyes were greeted by black six inch stilettos with red soles on a woman donning a tight fitting white suit ensemble. She had radiant brown skin, long flowing wavy silky hair, cat shaped eyes and a bewitching smile. Dennis recognized her at once and she did too, because she went in straight for a hug, blessing him with red lipstick on his cheek.
    “Jasmine huh?” she said in the most alluring American accent Belle had ever heard.
    Dennis was clearly happy to see her. “I was just pulling your teeth, Jessica.”
    “Good thing you’re not my dentist then,” she said. Jessica then whipped her hair to one side as she studied Belle who looked out of place. Jessica asked Dennis, “Your secretary?”
    “Girlfriend,” he said.
    Seemingly impressed, she asked, “Oooh, for how long?”
    Before Dennis answered, Belle said, “About a week.”
    She wanted so badly to be involved in the conversation but realized that the answer she’d given was not such a strong point. The amusement that had washed over Jessica’s face when she’d mentioned she’d only been with Dennis for about a week stung at her heart.
    Jessica’s mischievous eyes looked knowing. “Of course.”
    “I mean we just met, sort of,” Belle said.
    “I’m serious Jessica. She is the one.” Dennis affirmed.
    “I didn’t say anything…” Jessica  teased. She swayed her hips as she led them back toward the reception.
    At the desk, Dina surrendered a room key without even being questioned. Jessica was indeed the Alpha of the resort. Belle didn’t care for that. What she cared for was the fact that Dennis couldn’t stop staring at her. He wasn’t checking her out in any sense but she had captivated his attention simply with her air of grace.
    Jessica oozed sexiness even in the simple task of retrieving keys from her receptionist. She had such charm that she could wordlessly communicate what she wanted and get it. Belle was starting to hate her even if she had no reason to.
    “Can we have our room now? I am quite tired.” The truth was that Belle just wanted Jessica out of Dennis’s line of sight. She locked her elbow in Dennis’s and was glad when he didn’t shun her.
    “Just flew in from London,” he said.
    “Oh, you let her ride in the chopper? Sweet,” Jessica said. “I always wanted that Kroesh experience.  Did you join the high mile club?”
    “You’re still naughty,” Dennis said. Belle stiffened in his arms and he quickly changed the subject. He scratched his head. “What have you set us up with?”
    “Our very best. A suite overlooking our gorgeous gardens. Don’t worry Dennis, I got you covered too.” She winked at him, then started walking. They