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hadn’t a clue what she wanted out of life, let alone who.
    He grinned at her. “So, let’s be clear. Zach Brady is the key to your happiness, and what you need from me is to help you win him over so you can dance with him in your sister’s shoes?”
    She huffed, “It sounds so shallow when you put it like that.”
    “Because it is.” He stood up and hovered inches from her. The heat between them was undeniable as Allie tried to hide her desire.
    “Just remember, Allie, when you walk in someone else’s shoes, they might not be very comfortable.” Angelo let her go and went out onto the terrace. She swallowed hard and followed.
    In a black, fitted T-shirt and dark denim jeans that showed off his fit physique, Angelo leaned on the railing, looking out toward the river. His wide shoulders and lean torso were met by a slender waist and a rock-hard butt. She bit her bottom lip as she reached up to touch his shoulder. Suddenly he pushed back and walked the length of the terrace. “So the way I envision it would be a bistro set surrounded by clay pots and wooden shadow boxes for flower beds. We can pick the right ones at the market place. I’m not sure what would thrive in New York City. I lived in a much different climate. What do you think?”
    Allie lifted her brows. “Different climate? Like the west coast?”
    “I might have.”
    “You might have?”
    “Anyway, what do you think about my idea?”
    “Huh? Oh. I think it sounds great. How do you know so much about gardens anyway?”
    “My mother owned a flower shop. I had all kinds of gardens when I was a kid. My mom was very partial to vegetables, artichokes especially.”
    Allie giggled. “You never cease to amaze me.”
    “Oh? Why?”
    “It’s just that … I wouldn’t picture someone like you knowing so much about flowers of all things.”
    “There you go again, Allie, judging a book by its cover.”
    “I don’t do that.”
    He nodded his head, “Yeah, you do.”
    She stared at him until he looked away. Then her confession tumbled out. “I guess I am a bit judgmental and angry, but my life hasn’t exactly been filled with overwhelming joy, ya know. I don’t want to feel sorry for myself, but I can’t help but feel mixed up sometimes. And it gets me angry that Adrienne stepped into my shoes, so why shouldn’t I step into hers? Did you know that she pretended to be me? She faked wanting to be a hospice nurse, which is funny because I don’t think that’s really what I want at all. But still, she has everything, and what little I have she decided to take. All to win the attention of a man who thinks he’s dating me.”
    That seemed to really get his attention, and his eyes flashed. “And you think if he knew about Adrienne’s deceit, he would get rid of her?”
    “Maybe. I just think he and I would make a better fit after everything I found out.”
    “Really? What makes him such a good fit for you? Is it his looks? Or is it his wealth that you are most interested in?”
    Allie was stunned. “You bastard. You think I would lower myself to that level and actually go after him for his money? Like Trudy did to Gregory? Do you think that’s what I think is important?”
    “I don’t know. Why don’t you tell me what’s so impressive about Zach Brady that you just have to steal him away from Adrienne.”
    “He thinks he’s dating me. Don’t you get it? He likes Adrienne because he thinks she is me. And I hate her for it.”
    “So, is this about Adrienne or Zach?”
    “A little of both. But I know if Zach knew the real Adrienne, he would pick someone like me.”
    “Is that so?”
    “Yes.”
    Angelo nodded his head. “So you think if he gets to know you, he would see all the qualities in you that he wants in a woman. Then he would get on one knee and profess his undying love?”
    “Well … maybe.” Her answer was weak and proved her unease.
    “Let’s put your theory to the test, shall we?”
    “What do you mean?” Her cell phone