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head negatively.
    “Only twice. My budget doesn’t allow me to extend my hotel lodgings very often,” she replied.
    Matt was silent for several moments. He didn’t like to see her struggling financially. He wanted to assist her. He could secure more lucrative jobs for her but would she let him? He had encountered a lot of people in various fields during his travels. He primarily was a thoroughbred horse breeder but he also had business interests in areas of the arts as well. He knew people in the fashion industry who would hire her on his recommendation. Just two of those shoots would dispel all of her monetary worries.
    “Have you ever done any fashion shoots?” he asked.
    Tess face lit up like New York’s Rockefeller Christmas tree. He knew where her passion lay.  
    “Only a couple of catalog spreads. But fashion is what I would really like to do,” she said excitedly. “I love the artistry of it and I’m really very good at it. I just need someone to give me a chance.”
    “Do you have any fashion photos in your portfolio?” he asked.
    “Yes. I’ll get them,” she said eagerly.
    Matt smiled as Tess left the room. No need for him to ask if he could see them. She was more than willing to show them. Maybe her ardent enthusiasm would allow her to accept his help. She returned with her portfolio. She handed it to him and he opened the large leather case. He was astounded by her work. It wasn’t just photographs, it was beautiful art. The pictures of stunning homes, rolling hills, sunsets, waterfalls and sculptures all told a story. She was brilliant with the camera. He turned page after page and marveled at her talent.
    “These are fantastic. You are fantastic,” he praised her.
    “I don’t know about that, but thank you,” she smiled.
    He turned another page and Tess held her breath. These pictures were the ones that she really wanted him to see; her fashion photography. Matt looked at each photo carefully. The models were beautiful but it was the dresses that they wore that caught your attention. She had showcased the attire yet retained the model’s relevancy.
    “Your work is exquisite,” he complimented.
    “Thank you. I was hoping that you would like it,” she breathed.
    “How could I not like it? It’s superb. You should be photographing couture fashion,” he exclaimed.
    She chuckled.
    “Easier said than done, my friend. That fraternity is extremely difficult for a woman to enter. It will take years for me to gain access,” she sighed.
    “Maybe not,” he murmured.
    “Oh, it will. I know this field, Matt,” she said. “It’s very hard for a woman to break through. But I’m willing to pay my dues. And it will happen for me; I’m sure of it.” She took the portfolio from him and zipped it up. “I’ll be right back.”
    She left the room with the portfolio. Tess had dismissed the possibility of her success coming sooner. He decided not to mention his connections just yet. He would wait until their friendship had grown stronger. Tess returned and she told him about her job on his estate. He was happy for her and said that she could stay at his home while she was there shooting. Surprisingly she accepted with alacrity.
    “Will you be there?” she asked. She wasn’t sure if she wanted him to be there or not.
    “Possibly. I have business to attend to but I may get there before you leave. I will make sure Ana knows of your arrival. She’ll be thrilled to have someone there to spoil,” he smiled.
    She smiled.
    “I know I’ll be in good hands. Thank you for allowing your property to be photographed. I know it’s not something you would normally do. You’re helping me and I appreciate it,” she said sincerely.
    “It’s my pleasure to help you, Tess,” he murmured. He looked at his diamond crested watch. “It’s getting late and you must be tired. I’ll take off.”
    He stood up and Tess rose as well.
    “I’m glad you stopped by. It was good to see you,” she said