Arielle works for French immigration in Paris and has a reputation for a cold heart. She likes to entertain herself with the younger guys and never considers developing a relationship with a man. When she meets a wealthy and sexy middle-aged man who offers to give her everything, she finds the idea attractive but simply can’t commit.<br><br>On vacation in Spain, she meets a desperate young Moroccan whose work visa is about to expire. Against her better judgement, she gives him advice, then help. But when she returns to Paris, she finds she has set a chain of events in motion that quickly spirals out of control. The young man’s feelings of inadequacy lead to jealousy, gambling, and a chance meeting with a mystery man, completely changing the course of his life.<br>

I Love You Ten Million Times Over

I threw myself into my work at seven o’clock more than I ever had before, trying to calm myself down after two close calls. I was in the lobby when Arielle came down and inquired with my boss at the desk about a shuttle to the airport when she checked out in a few days. It was then that I heard what my boss said to her.


“That’s a very pleasant perfume you’re wearing, madam.”


My blood ran cold. I remembered that I had not had time to shower. Her scent was still on me. My boss had noticed it. Would he put two and two together?


She smiled, said thank you and left the hotel without looking in my direction. And I started to sneak out of the lobby myself, hoping to find myself needed elsewhere when my boss called me over.


Chapter 32