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didn’t have the opportunity. So when I share places I’ve seen, and different food, cultures…she could listen for hours.” Leah looked into Gianni’s gorgeous blue eyes. “You’ll have to meet them sometime.”
    “I will,” he said, “for sure.”
    Leah took that as a good sign. He didn’t seem hesitant about going to see her family. She could only hope that meant she was more to him than Gianni had voiced. He didn’t have to say it yet, as long as he felt it. “My family would love to meet you. And you’d like them. I know you would.”
    Gianni smiled. He leaned back as the waiter arrived with their lunches. He put the plates before them.
    Leah cut into her salmon. “And your trip? How did it go?”
    “Good. I need to expand my team, and met with someone that can help. With the way business is growing, I am understaffed.” Gianni looked at her. “Even with you and Aida.”
    Leah smiled.
    “We are all right in the Chicago division, but I need more management skill over the international operations.” He lifted his fork. “It looks like I’ll be traveling more and more. I need staff at several of GR’s locations, so I don’t have to be concerned when I’m away.”
    “That makes sense.”
    Gianni ate for a few minutes, and Leah focused on her own meal. She liked talking business. It made her feel a part of Gianni’s life, and she hoped he knew that he could share with her. That he could trust her. It seemed they had reached that stage in their relationship.
    “Did you see the latest sales figures for the Chicago division?” Leah knew he monitored the numbers daily, but she wanted to hear him say it.
    Gianni nodded. “Yes, you know I did. And you are getting the results I knew you would.” He looked up from his meal. “I predict that division will grow fast. It already is. I’m considering opening some new locations just for the fast-fashion line.”
    “That’s a good idea.”
    “Yes, you know, it used to be that fashions were sold for several seasons.” Gianni leaned back. “Not anymore. There is such a demand for new designs, not just every year but each season. If we can keep up with the pace, I think we can turn over a lot of merchandise.”
    “I’ll rework some strategies I have in mind,” Leah said. “I think they can be scaled up to handle the expansion.”
    Gianni took a bite, and looked thoughtful. “Fashion Week in Rio is coming up,” he said. “And we could schedule staff to go, if you feel like you are traveling too much.”
    Leah couldn’t imagine. “No, not really. I’m kind of getting into it.” She thought of how exciting her life was with Gianni.
    His eyes sparkled, but he didn’t say anything for a minute.
    Leah laughed. “What are you thinking?”
    “I’m imagining you in the samba dress, the one I gave you on the boat.”
    She knew where he was going with that. “When you promised to take me to Rio to samba and give me a chance to wear my special dress?”
    “You haven’t forgotten.”
    “I’m not likely to forget an offer like that.”
    “Then I’ll let Joshua know that he doesn’t have to cover the Rio show. I’ll be attending with you.” Gianni lifted her hand and kissed her knuckles. He could be just so damn romantic. It was impossible to resist him.
     

 
    Chapter 3
    The luxury of Gianni’s private jet made traveling easier. The main cabin had comfortable leather chairs, and there was a fully equipped desk. Leah marveled that there was actually a bedroom, and on all their international trips she could rest or sleep when she wanted to.
    Better yet, Leah could share the plush quarters with Gianni, which made each trip exciting. She had him alone for the duration. Secluded in the suite, travel was beyond comfortable. Plus, she had Gianni’s full attention in the way she loved most: naked and in his arms.
    Rio de Janeiro was a jewel of a city around Guanabara Bay. The buildings gleamed with lights, boats settled in the harbor, and the vista