Reese glanced in his direction and a scowl marred his handsome features. Yep. Somehow his brother knew exactly what Leo had been thinking. But what could he expect? They were brothers—and probably as close to each other as most twins. Leo had a knack of knowing what was going on with his brother at all times.
“What?” Reese snapped.
Leo shrugged. “Nothing.”
His older brother scoffed. “That look wasn’t nothing.”
Snickering, Leo turned his attention to his phone. “Any idea why Bo thought we’d be the best team for this project? Why not pick someone else? Heck, I’m sure Jane could have hired some guys?—”
“Apparently, Jane thought it would be best to have people who were already familiar with Sagebrush. We’re keeping it in the family,” Reese drawled, his irritation fading.
Yeah. That sounded about right. Jane had come from one of those families that went to church every single Sunday. There wasn’t a single uncharitable bone in her entire body. The woman was a saint which was why she’d managed to convince her new husband to spend his hard-earned millions on a charity for special needs children and military veterans.
Equine therapy wasn’t readily available.
Okay,affordableequine therapy wasn’t readily available. And the second Jane had fallen in love with being at Sagebrush Ranch, she knew she’d wanted to change that fact. And Noah loved her enough to make those dreams come true.
He glanced at his cousin briefly and hated the twinge of longing he got whenever he noticed the look of adoration they had for one another. He didn’t believe in love at first sight. It was a ridiculous notion at best. But it didn’t stop him from wanting to find someone and settle down. He simply hadn’t found someone who was worth the effort.
A sigh slipped from his lips and he glanced at his brother again. Reese had found someone he wanted to spend his life with. No one could deny that. All they had to do was give Reese one glance when he was with Serenity and the truth unraveled.
If things worked out between them, he’d be one lucky son of a gun.
Leo stared at his phone without really seeing what was on the screen. Maybe it was time he started looking for someone who could make him smile like Jane did for Noah. Like Serenity did for Reese.
When he got back to Montana, that was what he’d do. Maybe he’d even have his cousin Hallie set him up on a date with one of her friends. All he needed was a nice country girl with good family values. She’d be a good cook. She’d want a family—lots of kids. The woman for him would appreciate sunsets and quiet walks. She’d appreciate the simplicity a life at Sagebrush Ranch could offer.
The pilot’s voice came over the intercom system.
“Ladies and gentlemen, we’re preparing to make our descent. Please ensure your belongings have been properly stowed and you’re safely buckled into your seats. The weather is a balmy eighty-two degrees with a low of sixty-three. Skies are clear with low possibility of rain…”
Leo turned to his window. Bo might have picked him to be the liaison between Sagebrush and Jane’s charity because he saw something in him, but Leo knew better. He didn’t work well with people—especially city folk who didn’t know how to live on their own without the sort of amenities places like New York offered.
They were to meet with one of the higher-ups at the fortune five-hundred company who had agreed to finance the build for the equine therapy program. Leo had lost track of how many times Jane had tossed him a concerned look especially when Noah asked him to be on his best behavior.
He resented the fact that they were more worried about him than his brother. Reese was the one with the attitude.
Well, currently, anyway.
Leo would be good. They didn’t have to be concerned. Just because he couldn’t stand being in the company of pompous big-whigs didn’t mean he couldn’t fake it. Leo would charm the pants off of this CEO guy. He’d make sure the man was left wanting more.
They got off the plane and were escorted into a limo. It was ridiculous, but Noah said he hadn’t called for the car. The company had sent it.
Two nights. They’d be here for two nights and then they could be back on that plane to Rocky Ridge. He could do this.
Leo exchangeda look with Reese the second they pulled up to the skyscraper. The building rose into the sky so high that he nearly got dizzy looking up at it. “Remind me not to offend theseguys,” he murmured to his brother. “I get the feeling they know how to handle people who disrespect them.” He made a show of dragging his thumb across his neck.
Reese smirked and Jane shot him a sharp look.
Noah rolled his eyes.
They headed for the front entrance and a doorman granted them entrance. Leo made another face at his brother. This was all a little too excessive for his liking. He still didn’t think it would have been too hard for the people working in this building to charter their own jet and come to them in Montana. Sure, Jane and Noah had made a good point when they’d told him earlier that the people with the money get to call the shots—that they’re busy and their time is worth more.
But to claim it was about respect? That was hogwash.
Respect breeds respect.
There was something called good faith. And to have these people come out to the location where their hard-earned dollars would be spent… well, wouldn’t that be a better plan?
