Why are you doing this to me? The one thing Simone loved about herself was how she could carry on with her professional life as if her personal one was in control. It was something she had perfected back in Houston and again in Savannah. As long as she kept her clients happy, the referrals kept rolling in, and so did the money. She could admit she was more interested in building her career than dating. She could also admit she was more interested in a man who was clearly not available than dating someone who was. Eli could offer everything to her and do absolutely nothing for her. But she wasn’t going to be his mistress. If he wanted her, he couldn’t be married. And they both knew Eli wasn’t going to leave Faith—not anytime soon, not anytime ever. Simone was finishing up for the day when she received a surprise visit from Eli, carrying a bouquet of flowers. “I hope I’m not disrupting you,” he stood by the door. Simone smiled when she saw him. He was wearing a fitted shirt and jeans but looked like sex.
