Deal Breaker

"Thank you," Declan said to Bridget on the other end of the line.

"You're too polite, Mr. Cross," Bridget said with a hint of sarcasm in her tone. It was obvious that she was upset by his unreasonable imposition.

"I'm sorry." Declan apologized again. "Miss Foley, when will you be available tonight? Let me treat you to dinner as an apology for my abruptness today."

"You don't need to apologize. Mr.