“This is Lexie. You met her at the restaurant the other day.” Bella said in a rush, giving Lexie enough time to back away from the door, and stand behind her boss, who looked nervous as hell.
Varden narrowed his gaze, looking at his sister, then at Lexie. “Oh I know her alright. We_”Lexie wasn’t sure what he had wanted to say at that moment, but unwilling to take the risk and probably end up with him saying anything about knowing her outside the restaurant, she interrupted him.
“It’s nice to meet you, Mr Devereaux.” She said, forcing a smile. “Would you like some coffe?” She added, and instantly regretted it when Varden looked at her with a gaze that had her taking a step back. It was Bella who came to her rescue.
“Uhm..that won’t be necessary. I’ll just talk to him.” She said in a rush
