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Dragging her suitcase behind her, she felt each click of the wheels as they echoed across the marble floor, each one a pang to her heart. Her hand lingered on the doorknob, cool and unyielding. With one final glance over her shoulder, she stepped through the door, closing it gently behind her.
With the bright sunshine on her, a contrast to her sullen mood, she left Harrington House behind for the last time.
CHAPTER 27
GRANT
Grant stepped into the bright afternoon sunshine as he left Harrington House behind for a few hours. He couldn’t stop the smile from spreading across his face as he strolled to the car.
James pulled the door open. It was still odd to see him as his driver after spending the evening with him on his daughter’s arm. He wondered if he’d still work for him if they got married.
That could be a problem. It didn’t matter. Not today. Lydia was in jail. His company was poised to become a powerhouse again. And soon his wife would really be his wife.
“You’re in an excellent mood today,” James said as he slipped behind the wheel.
“You bet I am, James.”
“Taking Mrs. Harrington to the cabin this weekend?” he asked as they wound their way toward the city.
“Yes.” He flicked his gaze to the man in the front seat. “I expect not to find you and Sierra there this time.”
“Nope. I promise. It’s all yours. You have something special planned?”
“Oh yes,” he answered as he flicked his gaze out the window.
His mind went over the details again. He’d thought of everything. The perfect location for her. Julia was not a woman who responded to over-the-top gestures. While they’d shared some lovely moments in Paris, London, the Swiss Alps, and more, she wouldn’t want something that grand for this moment.
She’d want something private, quiet. And that was just what he was going to give her. Although, it wouldn’t be without its own version of grand gestures.
He’d fill that cabin with roses just as he had filled her apartment the day after she’d said yes to his first proposal. Soft music would play in the background and candlelight would help set the mood.
With champagne chilling near the blazing fireplace to celebrate after she said yes, he’d offer her his grandmother’s ring along with a heartfelt proposal where he said all the things he should have said to her a long time ago.
It would be a perfect moment for her. And for him. He’d finally have the happiness he’d always sought.
“Mr. Harrington?” James’s voice called.
Grant pulled himself from his daydream as he realized they were already at the office. He’d been so caught up in imagining the surprise on Julia’s features, the smile she’d give him, the way her voice would sound when she said yes, that he’d lost track of the entire drive.
“Sorry,” he said as he stepped onto the sidewalk, “got a little carried away with my own plans for Julia.”
“I don’t blame you. Sierra can’t stop talking about how great she is. We’ll all be really happy to have her there permanently.”
“So will I, James, so will I.” He clapped the man on the shoulder before he strode to his office. Nothing could bring his mood down. Everything in his life was falling into place.
Lydia was behind bars, leaving DG Industries crippled. He was about to sign the papers for a business deal that would propel his company forward and keep him on top. And soon, he’d have the woman he loved by his side forever.
The smile never left his face as the elevator pulled him up to the top floor. He strode through the office to his own at the far end of the space.
“Good afternoon, Mr. Harrington,” Evie said as he entered. “How is Mrs. Harrington?”
“Doing well. Just a precaution with the hospital stay, but quite a scare last night,” he answered as he stepped into his office and crossed to his desk.
Evie followed him inside with a stack of papers and folders. “I can’t imagine, sir. Poor Mrs. Harrington. But she was quite brave.”
“As always,” Grant said as he slipped his jacket off and hung it on the back of his chair before he sank into it.
“I still appreciate her bravery to this day.”
