259 Brothers

Evangeline stared at Nora who stared back at her with exasperation. She found it hard to believe that they were talking about the same person. If Lucien Frost was a simple and staid accountant who was always bullied by his brothers, as Nora claimed, then she was sure that she could watch elephants tap dance next!

"If it is as you say and he is not a playboy, then you tell me, how is he an expert at seduction?" Evangeline asked with a frown. The memory of his voice, the way he had effortlessly ensnared her with mere words, still sent shivers down her spine.

Nora grinned at Evangeline's perturbed expression and beckoned her closer as if letting her in on a secret. Evangeline leaned closer and Nora directly whispered," It could be because you are attracted to him."

Evangeline reeled back at Nora's words and glared at her defensively," That is not it! I mean, I'm not attracted to him. It's just... he has this way with words, and, well, it's confusing."