Competing for Love

but would drink a glass of wine at social engagements. She ignored the stares of others who

Clifford Judd. He was one of the men she worked for when she was inter

ightly at the heavyset balding man with a large bell

ontract. I think they may be more up your alley." She didn't think it was unusual for him to share this informat

She took a step closer to

toward a hallway near the back of the room where the offices were located. Natalia hesitated befo

ouch. After she walked in, he closed the door. Natalia didn't

ghtly uncomfortable being in a confined space. Why did

smart intern before. You were different than the rest because you didn't try to get into anyone's bed to climb the ladd

." She looked toward the do

collect." Natalia tried to rush past him, but he grabbed her arm and pushed her over the back

he spoke firmly, trying to back toward the side

I promise you'll enjoy it." Cliff lunged for her, but she was faster and

w you tried to force yourself on me? How about your wife

everyone knows what a tease you are. I can make it look like you brought me here to entice m

d as he continued trying to get her to the couch. At the same ti

t you owe me." Natalia suddenly stopped trying to pull away and walked with

think she would actually agree. He felt his erection grow in anticipation as he closed his eyes and felt her put a hand on

the office was suddenly opened, and when they looked over, they saw it was Hayden. He to

going to rape me. Well, let's see how you walk after that." She shoved

'll ruin you." Cliff yelled

she walked out of the room toward the restroom. She was trying to kee

ear with Cliff, and after they hadn't returned, he went to look for them. When

go home and take a shower. She wante

n could see she was shaking as

ike walking through the crowd." Natalia wanted to cry but refused to do it in front of this man. She liked

" She was about to object but decided she didn'

s suit jacket off and put it around her shoulders. Natalia thought she shoul

to go. They stood in awkward silence while they waited. Natalia was trying to hold herself to

feel better, but he could tell by her demeanor she didn't want to talk about it. The car pulled up within a couple of minutes, and Hayden held the door o

tough all the time. It's okay to ask for help. It doesn't make you seem weak." Natal

to appear strong and untouchable. That's one of the reasons she got the nickname ice queen. He also kne

been a while since anyone had hugged her while she cried. Actually, she knew it was the day she left Phe

th just getting their needs taken care of. Having someone hold her in comfort wi

ld be forever grateful to him for these few minutes and for letting her cry on his sh

me, looking out the window in silence. She felt better after getting her crying ou

would be making a visit to her soon to get his jacket back. H

was drinking. Hayden pulled him by his collar and punched him as hard as he

ou." Hayden punched him in his swolle

fight with anyone. For him to hit Cliff like he did, they knew he most likely deserved it. Hayde