Leah's Seduction: 2 (Gianni and Leah - Leah's Seduction) by Emily Jane Trent Page B

Netherlands had her beyond excited.
    Kyra went shopping with her, and helped her make choices of what to wear for the summer weather in Amsterdam. On a tight budget, it was tough. Garments had to be interchangeable, yet fashionable. Her friend was in her element, and easily approved or discarded outfits as she tried them on.
    She’d told her family that she was going, so they would know she’d be unavailable for a few weeks. But she told Jena to call if there were any changes in her mother’s condition. Otherwise, there wasn’t much holding her in New York.
    And there was every reason to be in Amsterdam: Gianni .
    She looked forward to being alone with him. Although she was with him once or twice a week, it wasn’t enough. She remembered how it had been in Los Angeles. Somehow going away made things better.
    As she counted off the days until departure, Leah continued to work hard at Barrington’s. Since Mason had expressed his faith in her, she was more inspired to do well. And she wanted to rub Vadim’s face in it. The more she was recognized for her achievements, the more it irked her boss.
    At some point, it would blow up. Leah intended to be in a strong position when that happened. Or even on the way out, to work for another company. She wasn’t sure yet. Meanwhile, she did her best, confident that Mason would recognize her for it.
    The night before they left, Leah was a bundle of nerves. She couldn’t sleep, only tossed and turned. But she got up energized and excited. It was finally happening. Soon she would be with Gianni in his private jet on her way to the Netherlands.
    He had wanted to be with her the night before departure, but it wasn’t easy for him to leave the city. He had late meetings to attend, and she suspected he didn’t get home until the early hours. Gianni would be as tired as she was. Maybe they could sleep on the plane. Although Leah knew what they’d really do once they were in his suite.
    The driver arrived on time, and helped with her bags. Dressed comfortably, Leah slipped into the back seat, knowing Gianni would be waiting for her. She felt like a princess the way she was escorted out to the airport.
    The private jet was the height of luxury, decorated in ivory leather, with wood shelving and accents. Gianni sat at a desk, but got up immediately when she entered. He pulled her into a tight embrace, and didn’t seem anxious to let her go.
    “I wish we could have been together last night,” he said. “We will have a lot of time once we get there.”
    Leah pressed her cheek to his chest. “I’m really looking forward to it.”
    While waiting for takeoff, the stewardess brought them martinis.
    “I need this,” Leah said, and took a sip.
    “Have as much as you want.” Gianni lifted his glass. “It’s a long flight.”
    Leah nibbled on some nuts from a small dish, and took a few more sips of her drink. She started to relax. Gianni slipped off one shoe, and rubbed his toes on her ankle. The sensation made her skin tingle. Arousal, simmering below the surface, came to life.
    She looked over at Gianni, and he traced her lips with his fingertip. “I’m glad you are going with me,” he said. Then he took another sip, before lifting his glass to let the stewardess know to bring refills. “Was Vadim grateful?”
    Leah tilted her head. “For what? Getting rid of me?”
    “No, for saving money by not having to pay for your airline ticket?”
    “Oh, that.” She finished her drink, just in time for the refill that arrived. “He doesn’t know.”
    “Why is that? I thought that would seal the deal.”
    She hesitated. Leah wasn’t sure how much to say. Even though she slept with Gianni, and did things with him she couldn’t imagine doing with anyone else, she balked. It was the first time the subject had come up. And she didn’t know how he would react.
    “If Vadim knew I was on your private jet, he would know we are seeing each other.”
    “He hasn’t figured that