The Seduction (Finding Forever #2) - Jessie Jones Page 0,42

check in from time to time to make sure things are going okay. If you should need anything, there is a full-time staff on premise that actually sees to the daily care of the home. You will also be pleased to know that there is a world class chef on the payroll who is at your beck and call twenty-four seven."

"Well, while I appreciate the offer, I don't think I'll need a chef." Gillian grinned, taking in her extravagant surroundings. Cocking one dark brow, she said, "So if you don't mind me asking, what is it that your sister does for a living? She must do quite well to have a home like this."

"She's a secretary." Bennet smiled as he turned to look at Gillian's surprised, confused face. Knowing exactly what was on the stunning American's mind, he offered, "Tania has worked for the same multibillion-dollar corporation for about twenty-five years and is actually the owner's personal secretary. She travels with him all over the world and is at his disposal 24/7. I don't know about you, but I would much rather keep my job as chief of surgery. Seems less stressful, don't you think?"

Gillian simply nodded at Bennet as she continued to follow him through the house. Her thoughts immediately trailed back to John as her companion switched topics and began to talk more about the house. She wondered what the British billionaire was doing at this moment, but more than that, she wondered if he missed her. With a loud, heavy sigh, a pain tore through her chest at the latter. What the hell was wrong with her? John clearly had moved on. Every time she turned on the television, she saw John and Patrick surrounded by a cornucopia of beautiful women. There was also a lovely, slim brunette who seemed to travel with John everywhere. This same attractive female was also frequently engaged in what appeared to be intimate conversations with the Brit. Clearly, the two had a close relationship, and that hurt more than she cared to admit. Gillian was quite sure that this woman was another mistress whom John had waiting in the wings. Pandora had told her that John had several women all around the world just waiting for his call. Gillian had hoped John had felt the same intense, raw, sexual chemistry that she had, but clearly, she had just been another warm body for him to snuggle up to at night.

Bennet turned toward the stunning American when he received no reply to the question he had just asked. Gillian's emerald eyes told him that she may physically be in the room, but her mind was not. Taking advantage of the moment, Bennet allowed his eyes to roam up her delicious body to her flawless, beautiful face. One would not guess that the woman standing before him was one of the world's most sought-after trauma surgeons. You would assume that Gillian was majestic, of noble blood, even as she stood dressed in her ripped jeans and an off the shoulder grey shirt. When she had walked into his office yesterday for an interview, Bennet had felt as though he had won some sort of lottery. He wanted this woman, more than just professionally, but there was something about her far-off gaze that told him she was unavailable emotionally.

With a sigh, he shook his head and grinned before he once again asked, "Gillian?" When her lovely emerald eyes shot to his, he said, "Well, that ends our tour. I would show you the second floor, but that is the staff quarters. Do you have any questions?"

"No, I don't," the ebony haired beauty replied, slightly embarrassed to be caught thinking of John. "Again, I can't thank you enough for letting me stay here. If you don't mind, I'm going to unpack a few things from my car and get some rest. I guess I will just see you in the morning at work?"

"No, take a few days to get things in order and relax. You can report to work Monday morning." When Gillian nodded in response to Bennet's comment, he took her hand in his and placed a gentle kiss on the palm. Stepping back, he smiled before saying, "Well, it has been an absolute pleasure meeting you. I look forward to working beside you in the operating room. Now if you will excuse me, I have surgery in about an hour. If you should need anything, please don't hesitate to give me a call.