Chapter 1

 

Alice took a deep breath as she walked over to where Mr Lucas Jones sat shuffling a pack of cards in his hands. He had a very smug satisfied look on his face.

She tried not be irritated by his openly arrogant manner, knowing that she needed to concentrate on holding down her nerves, in order to be taken seriously by him.

'Mr Jones,' she kept her voice soft and sweet as she addressed him.

'Miss Carter. Of what do I owe the honour of your delightful presence before me?' He stood as she reached his side, acting like a charming gentlemen as he bowed down to kiss her gloved hand with a wide smile.

'You look very well, Mr Jones. I take it that you have had a good night at these tables?' Alice fanned herself slowly, she suddenly felt as if there was a rise in the temperature surrounding her as his striking blue eyes looked over her person so openly and casually.

Alice was annoyed with herself for being effected for even one moment by Lucas's devilishly handsome looks and impeccable manners, especially when she knew what he was really like, that the man behind the charismatic mask was ruthless and cold hearted.