Chapter 3

After landing at the heliport, it was a short distance to the Monte Carlo Hotel and Bay resort so they decided to walk to stretch their legs after the long flight; their bags would be delivered by the hotel shuttle van and be waiting for them when they arrived. As they were checked in the desk clerk, Craig Somers gave Lee a note with their room keys. Lee recognized him immediately from the picture Johnson had shown them. They had two rooms with a connecting door. Janet would stay in a room by herself and Lee and Jason would share the other room. Even though Lee and Janet would be able to sleep together, he would leave his belongings in the other room.

They were shown to their rooms by the bell hop. He put Janet's suitcases in her room and Lee and Jason's in the other room. Lee tipped him and he left. He opened the note the desk clerk gave him.

"The note states that Devin Shelby is already in Monaco. He will be at the Casino de Monte Carlo tonight. We have reservations at La Vistamar at 8:00 for dinner." Lee told Jason and Janet.

"I better take a nap if we are going to the casino tonight," Janet informed Lee and Jason. "I'll never make it till 8:00."

"That actually sounds like a good idea for us all. We need to be on our toes from now on," replied Lee.

Lee and Janet went to her room and checked out the accommodations. The view from the room as gorgeous as it overlooked the Mediterranean Sea. As beautiful as the view was, Janet drew the drapes closed and drew Lee close. She was tired, but not that tired and after engaging Lee in a little afternoon delight they drifted off to sleep.

They were awakened by the alarm at 6:00 p.m. and crawled out of bed to get ready for their evening at the casino. After showering together, they came back into the bedroom to get dressed.

"What should I wear to the casino tonight?" Janet asked Lee.

"Formal wear is required at this restaurant," he replied then kissed her on the forehead and moved to "his" room to get ready.

Perusing her wardrobe Janet decided she would wear her long dark blue dress with the slit up the side.

As she was finishing her hair and make up Lee dressed in his tux came in from the other room. "Wow you look absolutely fantastic," he said. He picked up her necklace and helped her put on then ran his hands down her arms and nuzzled her neck. He wanted to do more, but there was no time.

What Lee did for a tux was rather stunning as well and Janet was equally dazzled by her spouse. "You're no slouch yourself. I wish it were just us going out tonight, I love seeing the look of envy on the other women's faces," Janet teased.

Jason was ready to leave and saw Janet and Lee together. They did make a very nice looking couple. They left the hotel and caught a cab to the casino.

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They arrived at the casino a little early so they could check out the restaurant and wait for Devin Shelby. They were sitting in the lobby waiting for him to show up. The plan was for Janet to accidentally run into him as he entered the restaurant.

He came into the lobby a little before 8:00. The three of them spotted him immediately.

"Wish me luck," Janet said to Jason and Lee.

She got up from the couch and pretended not to look where she was going and ran right into him.

"Are you okay?" Devin Shelby said as he grabbed her arm to keep her from falling. He picked up her purse that she dropped when she ran into him.

"No it was my fault," she said straightening her dress making sure she showed her leg.

"Please it definitely was my fault. I'm Devin Shelby," he introduced himself.

"Elly Hayward," Janet replied as she shook his hand.

Lee and Jason saw what happened and came over showing their concern.

"Elly are you okay," Lee asked as he saw Shelby ogling his wife.

"Yes, I'm fine. Just a little embarrassed that I didn't see him."

"Who are these gentlemen?" Shelby asked.

"This is my brother, David Howard and my cousin, Kevin Howard."

"Pleased to meet you," Shelby replied shaking their hands. "I'm very sorry, I didn't see her. I hope she's alright."

"I'm fine," Janet assured him. "Please don't worry about it."

"Well, if you will excuse me I have a dinner meeting to attend. Maybe I will see you later at the bar," Shelby said to them as he kept his eye on Janet.

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The three of them went into dinner. They watched Devin Shelby as he ate dinner with another gentleman. They could tell the two of them were in a heated discussion. As they enjoyed their dinner, Lee could see Shelby glancing over at their table staring at Janet. She also noticed he kept looking at her.

"He sure has taken an interest in you," Lee said softly to Janet.

"You saw him staring at me too," she replied. "Isn't that what we wanted?"

Shelby finished his dinner and walked over to their table.

"I'm going to the bar. When you are finished with your dinner, would you please join me for a drink and perhaps a dance or two?" he asked Janet. "Your brother and cousin are also welcome."

"Yes, I would like that," she said quietly. "We will meet you there shortly."

They finished their dinner and while Jason paid the bill, Lee and Janet went to the bar.

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They found a table and sat down. Lee sure did look handsome in his tuxedo. There were a couple of tables behind them with women sitting at them talking. They thought it was strange there were only women at the tables and no men.

Shelby saw them come in and came over to their table.

"Could I please have this dance?" Shelby asked Janet as he took her hand and led her to the dance floor.

As they were dancing, Shelby held Janet very close and rubbed her back. Lee was staring intently at them. He was not pleased his wife was in the arms of another man. He never thought he would be jealous but as he watched them dance he just wanted to grab Janet away from him.

Jason came up behind him after paying the bill.

"Johnson isn't going to like that charge. That dinner was very expensive," he told Lee as he sat down and watched Lee stare

at his wife. "It must be hard for you to sit here and watch them.

"Harder than I realized," Lee responded honestly.

A waitress came over to their table and asked them if they wanted a drink.

"Bourbon on the rocks," Lee said unhappily as he watched his wife continue to dance with Shelby.

"I'll have the same," Jason told her.

With Shelby's back to Lee, Janet caught his eye and rubbed her nose. This was their signal to let him know she loved him and not to worry. He smiled back and winked.

Shelby and Janet continued to dance most of the night. When they weren't dancing he took Janet back to his table where they drank champagne. Lee hoped Janet didn't drink too much champagne she would get sleepy if she drank too much. She did drink one flute but nothing more.

Lee and Jason sat at the table by themselves. Several women did come up to them and ask them to dance but neither one of them accepted the invitations. They didn't want to stray too far from Janet and Shelby and listened intently to their conversation at the next table.

"Why are you here in Monte Carlo," Shelby asked Janet as he rubbed her hand.

"We are here to meet a few clients. We are involved in commercial real estate and hope to get them to rent or buy some warehouses we have." Janet answered. "Why are you here?"

"I have some business to take care of too. I sell parts for cars, trucks, and other motorized vehicles. I have a client that wants to see his shipment before it leaves the warehouse," he replied.

"Now you wouldn't be interested in more warehouse space would you," Janet asked. "I have some space I could rent you very reasonably priced and it's probably bigger than what you have now."

"Maybe I would. I'm outgrowing my current space in Cap-d'Ail, France" he said seriously. "Call me tomorrow and I will let you know." He gave Janet his phone number and she gave him her business card.

After finishing their drinks, Lee and Jason left the bar and waited for Janet in the lobby.

"Thank you for a wonderful evening. I really do have to leave," Janet said as she got up from the table after seeing them leave the bar.

"Could I interest you in a nightcap in my hotel room?" Shelby asked as he got up and grabbed her hand.

"Not tonight, I'm very tired," she replied as she gently pulled her hand away from his.

"Will you have dinner with me tomorrow?" he asked.

"Is it okay if my brother and cousin come with? We've already made plans but I'm sure they wouldn't mind having dinner with you," Janet said coyly.

"Goodnight, Janet, until tomorrow."

"Goodnight Devin."

He walked her out of the bar to the lobby where Lee and Jason were waiting for her. He said goodnight to them and walked outside heading for his hotel which wasn't too far from the casino.

"Well you sure had a good time tonight," Lee said in case someone was listening.

"Just a little jealous my dear brother because I scored and you didn't" Janet retorted with a smile.

"No fighting," Jason interrupted laughing. "You two are too old to fight over dates."

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They also walked back to their hotel as it wasn't too far from the casino, Janet went to her room and Lee and Jason went to theirs. They said goodnight at the door. Once inside the room, they opened the connecting door. Lee made sure the drapes were closed and gave his wife a kiss.

"You were very good tonight. From what we heard, we should be able to get into the warehouse tomorrow. I will admit to you that I was very jealous when you were dancing with him," Lee told Janet smiling as he pulled her close and kissed her again.

"I almost had to fight him off. He wanted to go to his hotel room," Janet said quietly. "I was afraid he wouldn't take no."

"Let's go to bed," Lee told her. "We have another long day tomorrow. Good night Jason," Lee said as he closed the door between the rooms.

"Good night," Jason said smiling.

After some intimate exercise, they both fell asleep.