A PACT WITH A BILLIONAIRE

linens covering my mattress. Jumping out, I changed into a black pencil skirt and a fuchsia silk top, had breakfast, and then went to see how my d

to her. Even though I dreaded her reply, I dragged myself into the empty building. Grace spoke with a cowo

morning,

before Grace escorted me into her office. I

chair. She rocked back while tying her hands behind her

ht? I winced as I awaited the cu

d I find that

stumbled, "Well, th

es? In

er for the past two years, but I need to continue my educatio

and once you've handed in your resignation letter, I'll accept it. Let's now discuss thi

re angry or astonished, right? It was troubling that the resignation process had gone

n't even care that I was leaving because he was so brand-new and sparkling.

mith. The name sounded familiar, but both my thoughts and the paper were blank. I took it in

not provide it for us. We'll just

e believes him to be? I did not enjoy it. Not at

e ent

nd the entire workplace became silent. He looked about, his eyes severe and unwavering, surrounded by a sense of power. His blue eyes followed me until

on" as she jumped out of her black

hot-by far the hottest man to enter the office-and he was still staring

k. "It's so nice to finally meet you," she said. We appr

t redhead, his eyes wavered. He smil

e gave u

. Ms. Davis. My ple

ch made me drunk and made my limbs flimsy. I tensed and made an effort to hide any noticeable changes in my breathing rhythm. I took a deep breath in and struggled to keep my stature under control. That was absurd. He wasn't the only attractive man to enter the room. My resp

ved and relaxed by his touch. Despite the sharp lines of his black suit

iding it. He was the

ated to do business when I somehow lined my butt up with one. I found it d

y gosh. This was Lily's client, right? Was she using drugs?

ace. I was just a plain Jane with auburn hair standing next to her-every man's fantasy. With t

returned his focus to me a

line of sight. In yo

thoughts. Shit. What was going on with me? I tried to speak, but nothing came out. I cocked my head up. No doubt, he would rather wait for Lily. I stood up from my chair an

a smirk. "Sit

at down even though I couldn't compete with him and tried to

other. She patted Mr. Mason's palm as she turned to face him. "Pleas

with fear. Don't leave me and

idened the dist

and a small amount of sweat

ite. The answer is, "No

from my mouth. My thighs were squeezed together. Livia, don't play games with your customers. To ensure that I wouldn't forg

r hand before either of us had a chance to speak. After letting

iving daylights out of me. His eyes drew me in like there was a charged magnetic force behind t

which had a strong French perfume aroma. My face was buried in m

know I need a replacement. Someone hot,

the date. I'll maintain my attention on the goal. the cash. I'm doing this for that reason. F

k after springing off. Oh no. He was there. I slipped and

ful arms encircled

as he fixed his gaze on me. "Are you okay?" His voice

rist. Again. I recovered control of myself by forcing the most elegant smile I could muster on my lips. I lifted m

ement, "You're welcome. "A

man that caused me to becom

stable. Perhaps you shoul

fine. However, I appreciate your concern, Mr.

e and pursed his wet lips. Aren't

from spreading to my face and neck. "I am, yes. I'm sorry; for a b

s. "Done and dusted. At seven