Chapter 6

• Nodding, a smile spread across Roth's lips as he raised a brow at her. "Well as far as the telephone and electricity issues go I might be able to help you there." Frowning, Ruby caught his eyes. Her heart stopping for a moment and her face flushed. Oh-my-God. She groaned inwardly. Now he thinks I'm some sex starved charity case. She prayed for death at that moment.
• Though looking at him, his dark eyes burrowing into hers, she knew she'd have told him anything he wanted to know. Somehow she doubted many women could resist answering any questions or fulfilling any request he may send their way. Feeling the heat rush up to her cheeks, Ruby shook her head. "No. No, I wasn't implying or hinting. I-" Roth's grin widened. "So you don't want a better job?'' He shrugged, "Or at least a better paying job. Not sure if I would say better."
• "W-well. No, I do. I mean, I didn't mean to be looking for handouts. I just-" "Can you cook?" Roth asked laughing outright as he reached into the inner pocket of his suit jacket and producing a business card which he passed to her.