The Baby Miracle

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by Rayner, Holly


  I pull my hand away. “Meet her?”

  Maybe my fib wasn’t such a brilliant idea after all.

  “Yes. A short interview. Just a formality, of course; I’m sure you understand,” the lawyer says.

  “How about early next week?” the banker offers. “Monday, two p.m. Will that work for you?”

  I’m too stunned to answer.

  The lawyer misreads my open-jawed expression. “It does seem like a long way off, doesn’t it? But not to worry. Your ring is safe here, Mr. Meijer. And we will be delighted to meet your soon-to-be wife.”

  I force my mouth closed and try to lift my lips into a smile. “Yes, and she will be very happy to meet you both.”

  We share handshakes all around again, and the two men show me out to the lobby. I make my way in a daze out the front doors, into the bright sunshine. It’s not until I’m on the highway, heading back to Amsterdam, that the dazed feeling finally clears away. I’m left with a sudden sense of clarity. My little fib might have just cost me the priceless treasure I’ve been searching for all this time.

  How in the world am I going to produce a fiancée in one week? I don’t even have a girlfriend!

  Single, and screwed. What am I going to do?

  I tap a button on my steering wheel, and voice-dial my PA.

  “Hey, hey,” he answers cheerily.

  “Max, my man. I have a scheduling request for you.”

  “Shoot.”

  “I need you to clear my schedule next Monday. Starting at noon.”

  “You got it, boss. Hey, are you coming into the office today? There are some details that I’d like to iron out for your big meeting tomorrow afternoon.”

  “Right. The rebranding pow-wow. I’m just driving back from The Hague, and I don’t think I’ll make it in today. Email me and I’ll answer when I get home.”

  “Will do, boss. I’ve sent out itineraries to all of the executives on the list you gave me, but I can’t find the contact info for the U.S. head of marketing.”

  “That’s because it’s a new hire. I don’t have the info either, but hit up the marketing branch of Canada’s H.Q. They were involved in the interviewing process, so I’m sure they have an email address.”

  I’m trying to read road signs as I talk, because I know my turn-off is coming up soon. Was that it? A black and white sign zips past my peripheral vision.

  I need to pay attention. “Hey, I gotta go, man. Message me any other questions that you have.”

  We sign off, and I start merging just in time to make my exit. After finding my way onto the stretch of highway that will take me home, I find myself thinking about the interview again.

  I need to figure something out, in just a week, if I want to get my hands on that ring.

  What am I going to do?

  * * *

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  More Series by Holly Rayner

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  Fake Bride Wanted

  Single Dad, Billionaire Boss

  Big Greek Baby Secret

  His For A Price

  First Time Lucky

  Dr. Single Dad

  Married by Mistake

  Fake Fiancée, Bride Forever

  Single Dad, Billionaire Heartthrob

  * * *

  SMALL TOWN SHEIKHS

  The Sheikh’s Small Town Baby

  Seduced by the Sheikh Doctor

  Bought by the Sheikh Next Door

  Bought by the Sheikh Single Dad

  The Sheikh’s Second Chance Lover

  * * *

  YOU CAN’T TURN DOWN A SHEIKH

  The Sheikh’s Surrogate Bride

  The Sheikh’s Unexpected Twins

  The Sheikh’s Secret Princess

  The Sheikh’s Bride Bargain

  Indebted to the Sheikh

  The Sheikh’s Forbidden Baby

  * * *

  MORE THAN HE BARGAINED FOR

  The Sheikh’s Twin Baby Surprise

  The Sheikh’s Triplet Baby Surprise

  The Sheikh’s Quadruplet Baby Surprise

  The Sheikh’s Quintuplet Baby Surprise

  The Sheikh’s Sextuplet Baby Surprise

  The Tycoon’s Triplet Baby Surprise

  The Sheikh’s Borrowed Baby

  The Prince’s Triplet Baby Surprise

  The Tycoon’s Temporary Twins

  * * *

  THE SHEIKH’S NEW BRIDE

  The Sheikh’s Priceless Bride

  The Sheikh’s Bride Bet

  The Sheikh’s ASAP Bride

  Sold To The Sheikh Bidder

  The Sheikh’s Stolen Lover

  The Sheikh’s Bought Ballerina

  The Sheikh’s Secret Child

  * * *

  SAN BRAVADO BILLIONAIRES’ CLUB

  Second Chance Twins

  Nanny For Hire

  The Baby Bargain

  Accidental Triplets

  Take My V-Card

  Bought By The Boss

  Four Secret Babies

  My Brother’s Best Friend

  Not Marriage Material

 

 

 


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