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

“Hey,” said the man, putting his hand on my shoulder. “Take a break. Your string of luck has ended. Don’t risk any more tonight.”


I would have ignored him, but his touch was electric, and I found myself staring into those blue eyes. There was something about him that I just couldn’t say no to. I didn’t understand what was happening, but I seemed to be attracted to this man. Maybe I just needed a friend.


“Let me buy you a drink,” he said, leading me to the bar. He ordered two glasses of wine. “I find this French merlot to be superb,” he told me. “If you don’t like it, I’ll order you something else. But I’m betting you’ll like it as much as I do.”


Chapter 53