Countdown to My Divorce

Chapter 44

Rachel glanced at the time. What was Tyler doing calling her at th hour?

She tapped on the location he sent It was a private villa.

Rachel was always a little wary of Tyler. There was something about him–sometimes tre seemed deep and thoughtful, but other times he just liked messing with people.

She had fallen for it more than once.

Just to be safe, she sent him a message. [Is this about the operating rights for Project Oasis?)

He replied quickly, but the answer made her frown. [What else? Do you think I asked you here for a date?]

Rachel rolled her eyes. She didn’t even try to hide her annoyance Tyler wasn’t there to see it anyway.

That man really couldn’t go two sentences without teasing her.

She called a cab and gave the driver the address, then leaned back in her seat. It took half an hour to get there–the place was way out in the suburbs.

If she hadn’t known Tyler was close to her mom, she might’ve seriously wondered if he was trying to kidnap her. The place was so remote–no shops, no neighbors in sight.

But honestly, a quiet place like this did feel like Tyler. It was secluded and peaceful, with no one to bother him.

Suddenly, a huge shepherd dog bolted out from inside. Frightened, she let out a short scream and dropped straight to the

alert as it gave her a long once–over. Then

stiff. She grabbed the hem of her shirt and froze, not daring to move

was when Tyler

was dressed in loose loungewear, and his hair was still wet–probably just out of the shower. The relaxed look took a little of the usual edge off

it felt like spotting a life

“Mr. Hunt!” she blurted.

big, dangerous wolf–like dogs. Just looking at its strong, muscular body, she

running his fingers through his damp hair. His voice was

“Come here.”

up from the floor. With Tyler around, the

as she lifted her foot, she heard

“I meant the dog.”

Rachel was speechless.

say-

away, walking away from her and sitting obediently by his side like a well–trained show dog. It was hard to

the way, Rachel

at her,

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