by J.M. Cagle
“Beth, hi,” Tiffany stuttered, surprised, “Can I help you?”
“I came by to tell you that your little scam didn’t work.”
“Excuse me?”
“Faking that mugging so Liam would save you. If you think that would be a good idea to lure him into wanting you, you’re sadly mistaken. It didn’t work.”
Tiffany’s mouth went slack. What in the world was she talking about?
“Save it,” Beth snapped, holding up her hand as if Tiffany had uttered a word, “I’ve seen it all before. Girls throwing themselves at him because they know he has a lot of money. You might think because you were an old friend with him that you have some sort of lead in with him, but you don’t. Save yourself the trouble and let it go.”
Tiffany finally found her voice, “I’m not going after Liam. He just happened to be on the beach.”
“You expect me to believe that he just happened to stumble across you getting mugged? Really? Do you think I’m an idiot?” Beth leaned forward and Tiffany could smell her perfume. She bet it cost a ton.
“No, I don’t think you’re an idiot, but I think you got it all wrong.” Tiffany protested.
“Please,” Beth spat, “I’m doing you a favor. Stop chasing after him. You look pathetic. He has a business to attend to. My father was friends with his father. Any day now, we’ll be engaged. He doesn’t need to be distracted by someone who is a waitress.” She said the last word as if it was a curse word.
Tiffany opened her mouth to reply, but Beth had already turned around and headed back to her car. She could see the driver in the front seat. Beth didn’t look back at her. How had she found her in the first place?
The car took off, turning out of the run-down parking lot, and it was soon gone from Tiffany’s view. Tiffany leaned back against the doorway. The parking lot was filled with cars that looked as if they needed tune-ups badly. She looked down at herself. She looked like a wreck, and had slept in her make-up, as well.
Yet, in spite of the fact that she lived in a crap-hole and looked like hell, Beth had still taken time out of her day to come down here and tell Tiffany off. Why was that? Had Liam mentioned her? He must have, for Tiffany to make a point of coming down here and telling her the two of them would be engaged soon.
Even though Tiffany didn’t understand Beth, she understood one thing out of all of this. Maybe it wasn’t just her own heart that was fluttering when they were together after all.
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About the Author
J.M. Cagle began writing stories while in high school. She went on to attend California State University, Dominguez Hills and continued her pursuing her writing interests by interning at KTLA, a Los Angeles television station. She also became a sports writer for two community newspapers. She would attend sporting events and write articles on the games. Ms. Cagle also worked part-time at internationally acclaimed The Studios at Paramount where she garnered first-hand knowledge of the intricacies of television and film production. She has since gone on to write a multitude of screenplays and theatrical productions.
Ms. Cagle’s focus is now centered on the writing genres of romance, paranormal and suspense novels. She also enjoys writing in the spiritual genre as well. When she isn’t engaged in her favorite pastime of writing she takes pleasure in singing, visiting the beach, bicycling, reading, walking and spending time with her loved ones. Ms. Cagle currently resides in Michigan where she continues to speak her heart through her writing.
Other Books by This Author
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Other Books in the In Love with the Billionaire Series
Book Two: Taking a Risk
Book Three: Making It Work
Books in The Billionaire of Nottinghamshire Series
Book One: Escape From L.A.
Book Two: Past Regards
Book Three: The Final Choice
Books in the Falling for the Billionaire Series
Book One: Sweet Desire
Book Two: Almost a Happy Ending
Book Three: Against All Odds
Books in A Billionaire’s Love Story Trilogy
Book One: Falling in a Moment
Book Two: Chasing Love
Book Three: The Billionaire’s Assistant
The Doctor and The Billionaire Series
Book One: Misled
Book Two: Misunderstood
Book Three: Miscomputed
Bewitched with Love Trilogy
Bewitched with Love, Book One: A Carpenter’s Witch
Bewitched with Love, Book Two: A Rogue’s Match
Bewitched with Love, Book Three: Romancing a Witch
Enchanted Love Series
Book One: A Search for Love
Book Two: A Wicked Vision
Book Three: Winter Witch
Haunting Love Trilogy
Haunting Love, Book One: House of Darkness
Haunting Love, Book Two: Passionate Delirium
Haunting Love, Book Three: Chaotic Lust
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