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

“Right now, it’s the middle of the night. We can’t do anything about these issues until morning, at least. Let’s go back to just being together, hugging, kissing, enjoying each other until morning, okay?”


“Yes, of course, you’re right. I probably should not have brought these things up right now. I’m ruining our first night together in Paris. Forget about all that for now. Come with me to the window.”


We got out of bed, wrapping ourselves in a blanket and walked to the window. “See that over there?” she said. “That’s the Eiffel Tower. And in this direction, straight down that wide avenue? That’s the Arc de Triomphe.


“I want you to do this for me. Tomorrow morning, after I leave for work, go out and begin walking around Paris. Familiarize yourself with the city. Keep an eye out for places that might have a help wanted sign out. Begin to know the city as a local. Talk to a few people. Your French is excellent. I want you to love the city as I do.”


Chapter 40