The Doctor Who Has No Ambition (Soulless Book 9) - Victoria Quinn Page 0,50

I guess your idea isn’t happening.”

She shook her head and continued to look at her computer. “Unfortunately.”

“I asked him out… He said no.”

Cleo turned to look at me for the first time. “I didn’t know you felt that way about him.”

I shrugged. “I didn’t either. But when he left without saying goodbye to me, I just felt so sad. That was when I realized how much I would miss him, how much I want him in my life. Most of the available men out there totally suck, and I can tell that Dex is special. Even before I knew he was a doctor, I knew he was special. After the way Vince hurt me, I didn’t think I was ready to date, but I had to make my move because Dex is one of a kind.” I sighed as I remembered the last time I saw him. “But he said he wasn’t interested, so…that’s that.”

She stared at me for a while, as if she wanted to say something but couldn’t decide if she should.

Then her husband walked up to her desk, his bag over his shoulder, and he looked down at her with the same lifeless expression, like he was just going through the motions to make it through the day.

She acknowledged his presence with a look.

He continued to stare, unblinking, his eyes heavy.

Wordlessly, she grabbed her things and walked off with him, not holding hands like they usually did. There were several feet between them, their affection nonexistent. I barely knew either one of them, but I’d watched their interactions since the day I started here, and I could tell something was wrong.

Really wrong.

Without Dex there, my job felt totally different.

My coworkers were great and my boss was the best, but a bit of sunshine had disappeared when Dex walked out. I didn’t even have his number to ask how he was doing, if he liked his new job.

Maybe it was better that way.

Toward the end of the workday, I pushed the cart to the residence and unlocked the door so I could carry the groceries inside and into the kitchen. My feet were killing me in these heels, so when no one was around, I kicked off my shoes and did everything barefoot.

“Can’t blame you.”

I jumped several feet into the air when I heard his deep voice. “Oh geez…” I turned to see Zach standing there in just his sweatpants, his ripped physique all tanned and hard. His hair was a little damp like he’d just gotten out of the shower. “I’m so sorry. I had no idea you were home. I would have knocked—”

“Don’t worry about it,” he said with a chuckle. “It’s a nice surprise—a beautiful woman bringing me food.”

I gave a polite smile then put the heels back on.

“Don’t do that for me. You could be naked, and I still wouldn’t care.”

Cleo warned me this would happen, that some of the tenants would hit on me, and she was right on the money. There were quite a few young billionaires in the building, playboys who were always looking for a good time. Zach was super handsome, so he didn’t need to hit on his concierge, but it was still flattering when he did. “Well, I’d be cold, so…”

“Ooh.” He waggled his eyebrows. “Even better.”

I smiled then got back to work, putting away his groceries.

He continued to stand there and watch me. “How’s your day?”

“Good. Yours?”

“If it wasn’t good, would you tell me?”

No. “Probably not.”

He smiled, showing that handsome smile. “Got to leave the office early today, so my day was really good.”

“Have any plans tonight?”

“Football.”

“That sounds nice.”

“You know what sounds really nice?” he asked. “Us getting dinner.”

I rolled my eyes as I put away the last of his groceries. “I’m sure you have plenty of other women on your hook to take to dinner. You don’t need me.”

“Yeah, but they don’t have that smile and those gorgeous eyes…in addition to all your other gorgeous features.” He leaned against the counter and crossed his arms over his chest, showing that sexy, brooding nature I liked.

It was ironic that this place was crawling with handsome eligible bachelors, but they were all off-limits—including Dex. “I actually have a date tonight.”

He shook his head. “You could have a better date…”

I chuckled slightly then closed all the pantry doors. “I’m flattered, but not gonna happen.”

He covered his heart with his big hands, making a cringe like a bullet pierced his flesh. “Oh baby, you’re breaking my heart.” His smile returned,