Free The Billionaire's Longshot: Betting on You Series: Book Three by Jeannette Winters Page A

said firmly.
    She didn’t back down, instead she looked at the others, and continued on, “Look at you all. Grown men acting like children. Not one of you has any manners at all.” She turned toward Dominic, eyeing him from head to toe, and asked harshly, “What’s your name? Do I know you?”
    It was apparent she had no clue who he was by the tone she was using. Jill expected Dominic to lash right back at her, but he didn’t.
    As though amused at her behavior, Dominic arched a brow and answered her dryly, “Dominic Corisi.”
    She waved a hand in the air as if to brush him away. “I don’t know what rock you crawled out from under, but you should head right back. Your kind is not welcome here.”
    Jake slapped Dominic on the back. “Your kind?” He laughed. “I’ve got to remember that. Priceless.”
    Dominic gave Jake a warning glance and was about to respond to Tami when a voice interrupted.
    “Mr. Corisi, please pardon my wife. It’s an honor to have you and your family here. I’m Jefferson Whitman.” He was still holding the pug and put him down to shake Dominic’s hand.
    “Honor? Huh?” Tami grunted.
    All watched as the pug circled around Tami’s feet, settled on a spot, lifted his leg, and peed on her designer shoes before trotting off to its owner. The expression of shock and disgust on her face was more than any of them could bear. Everyone burst out laughing, as she stomped away, muttering profanities under her breath. Even Jefferson couldn’t contain himself at the sight.
    Lil muttered to Jake, barely able to be heard, “What a bitch.”
    My thoughts exactly. Of course those words could never leave her lips. No matter what, she was Ross’s mother, and she would respect her as such, difficult as it may be. Thankfully, no one else appeared to have overheard.
    “The guests have all gone except one, and gentlemen, you look like you could use a cold drink. What can I get you?” he asked.
    “Beer,” all six of them said in unison.
    Shaking his head he said, “Best wine in the valley, and you want beer?” He rolled his eyes in defeat at their confirmation.
    “Don’t worry, I have this covered.” Drew laughed and headed toward his car.
    “I bet you do.” Jefferson smiled.
    Jill noticed who the final guest was. It was KJ, the trauma nurse who she had met earlier. She was such a sweetheart, and Jill wished she had spent more time getting to know her. “Drew, do you see that woman in the pink shirt?” Jill shouted as he was already halfway across the field. He looked around and nodded. “Her name is Katherine; why don’t you ask her to join us?”
    Ross, puzzled, looked at her. She whispered to him, “A gut feeling. That’s all. Anyway she looks like she needs a beer as badly as the rest of us.”
    Ross placed a kiss on her forehead, and they all made their way back to the guesthouse.

Chapter Seven
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    L ast night was one of the best nights Jill could remember in a long time. She learned interesting facts about Trent, Jon, and Drew. Probably more than I cared to know. What she hadn’t realized was Dominic and Jake had also played rugby. Small world. Listening to them talk about their college days made her question how any of them ever graduated.
    Everyone had shared stories about themselves, a few were serious, but most were outrageously comical. If Abby and her sister were funny alone, they were hilarious as they tag-team teasing their husbands. Jill’s sides still hurt from laughing for so many hours. It was the perfect bonding time with not only Ross’s friends, but making new friendships with the Corisis and Waltons.
    Jill had wondered if it had been a wise choice to invite KJ to join them. The last thing she wanted was for her to feel uncomfortable. But, in a room full of strangers, and some of the biggest egos she had ever encountered, KJ held her own as she shared her own stories. Some sounded a bit far-fetched, but she reminded them it was part of being a Marine.
    The