She was a gorgeous woman working at the Seymour Group, a big media company.
She cared more about her makeup than her meetings with bosses. Even though she followed orders, she dreamed big about moving up in her career, aiming to be more than just a local TV anchor.
Her main goal was to have her own show and prove herself. One day, she got stuck in an elevator with the boss of the Seymour Group. She saw this as a chance to impress him. To her surprise, the boss, who seemed arrogant at first, knew her already.
His playful talk made her wonder if he was just killing time or trying to get closer to her. Little did she know, this meeting would change her life. They not only worked together but also formed a deeper connection that went beyond work.
“Did they have any yogurt?” I try to decide what I’m in the mood for before getting up. “I didn’t notice,” Elvis says. “There were some awfully tempting homemade banana muffins though.” “My greatest weakness,” I groan. “I have faith in you.” He waits until I stand up before adding, “But if your willpower fails,…
Specifically, I remember that I want to see more. And I definitely want to do more than see. It’s driving me out of my mind. I set my wineglass down on the patio ledge—a 2005 Bodegas Roda Cirsion that would usually distract me from anything but its exquisite taste—and open my phone to read the…
Steele snaps and points at our sister. “Exactly that. She is not going to move ratings.” “She’s a long-term investment. A way to move the needle five years from now, which is important.” “And who even knows if she has the right stuff for that.” “I think she has the right stuff. She’s got what…
“Were your n**ples erect before I called or was that just for me?” Instantly, she throws her arm across her ch*st. “That’s exactly the kind of talk that is inappropriate. And how did you get my number?” “I own your place of employment, Brystin. It shouldn’t be that big of a mystery.” I shift so…
She cuts me off. “Show me you mean what you’ve offered. I need evidence.” My brain speeds ahead, trying to figure out if I can have a contract drawn up tonight. I’d drive myself to New Jersey right now to have her sign it if she’d let me put my mouth on her. I’m as…
“If I’d known from the beginning that Elvis only wanted us to be a partnership of convenience, I would probably have still agreed, Shiloh. I know you think I’m looking in the wrong places for true love, but the truth is that I’m not looking for true love at all. My career is my true…
“I’ll start pulling out your makeup. Meet you in the bathroom.” Exactly fifteen minutes later, I’m sitting on the toilet, dressed, and my hair up while Shiloh puts the finishing touches on the quickest makeup job ever. Suddenly, she pauses. “Is that your phone buzzing?” I strain to listen, but she’s already heading toward the…
“Mirabelle?” She sounds surprised. “You know she’s a Pierce. Or was before she got married.” “And?” “And Dad and most of our uncles will never do business with anyone related to a Pierce.” “I’m not Dad, and like you, I don’t give a f**k about the family’s petty rivalries. Call her and let her know…
“Something more appropriate,” I say, enunciating the word he’d used with Adly. “Less tempting, I’m guessing.” He’s silent for a grip of seconds. “I doubt you could ever be less tempting, Ms. Shaw.” I take a deep breath, telling myself to let the subject go, but I can’t. “I don’t know what to do with…
“All right.” Hadrian interrupts our banter. “Time crunch. Remember?” I want to remind him that his sister told him he had to be nice to her friend, but Mirabelle is a professional, and she’s already moving us along. “I went ahead and pulled some things already if you’d like to take a look.” She’s leading…