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The other women followed suit. She moved in the direction of the back storage closet.
    When did catering to the media become a Library Director’s job?
    Arienne opened the door to the closet and her eyes fell on the dark, wooden podium. Picking it up with one hand, she closed the door behind her and made her way back to where the others were.
    The glass doors opened, and a barrage of people entered. Some of them had cameras. Scrooge immediately rushed over to them. Arienne walked over to one of the tables that had been pushed out of the way and took a seat. Leaning back in her chair, she watched the news people set up their equipment. Scrooge moved the podium.
    Why am I not surprised?
    As more people started to arrive, Arienne’s attention was drawn to one man. He walked through the glass doors with an air of confidence. He was wearing a dark, navy suit. A white shirt peeked out underneath, open at the collar, showcasing his slightly sun kissed skin.
    From where she was sitting, Arienne couldn’t make out his eye color, but the slant of his dark blond eyebrows, aquiline nose, and chiseled jaw were attractive enough. Not to mention his lips. Arienne, you’re eyeing that man like a horny teenager. What’s wrong with you? She’d definitely like to know the answer to that herself. She couldn’t remember looking at a man like this in … ever.
    Arienne fanned herself as she watched the golden-haired man. He moved with a suave grace, as if he was well aware of himself. The news people immediately turned their attention on him. Microphones were thrust in his face. With one hand he waved them away. Arienne was impressed when the media backed off. He must be important.
    Arienne remained silent as she watched Scrooge walk up to the handsome stranger. Arienne was surprised when the man didn’t blow her boss off. I guess that answers my question. He must be the wealthy patron. She watched as the two men conversed, and then Mr. George stepped away.
    “Ladies and gentlemen, we’re about to start.”
    The media people sprang into action. Scrooge came over to where Arienne and the other ladies were.
    “You all stand behind me at the podium and leave all the comments to me. Let’s go, ladies.”
    Scrooge turned and walked away. Arienne rose from her seat, waiting to see exactly what their illustrious boss had to say.

Chapter Nine
     
    “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you all for coming. I’m sure that you have many questions, and I hope that I can answer them all for you.”
    Triton stood off to the side, watching the press conference. The mortal he’d contacted to initiate his plan spoke at the podium now. The man was a detestable mortal if there ever was one. Cranky and conceited. But Herman George was a means to an end.
    Standing behind the droning man was Triton’s mark … Athena’s daughter. The girl’s gaze bounced from place to place. Her arms were folded across her ample chest as she shifted slightly on her feet. Triton smiled, and despite her being Athena’s spawn, he couldn’t help noticing how attractive she was, especially up close.
    Her curly black hair was pulled off her neck and twisted into a bun on the top of her head, and red studs gleamed in her ears. The red, short sleeved wrap dress flattered her figure, bringing attention to her bountiful breasts and hips. The girl was definitely beddable, and he meant to do just that.
    Triton watched her glance across the room again. This time her eyes met his, and he held her gaze. Her mouth opened in surprise, and he gave her a wide smile. She turned away from him. He’d caught the girl staring at him when he entered the library. She was interested, but he wasn’t too surprised, because he had always been irresistible to women. As the people around him gazed in his direction, he flashed a smile. Showtime.
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    Chris Triton. So that’s his name. Arienne watched the handsome man in the navy suit shake Scrooge’s hand before taking his place behind the podium. He