Art of Seduction

in. She knew she shouldn't be tempted, but a part o

deserve passion, desire, and intimacy.

he possibilities. But she knew she couldn't betray Jaco

nd lies that surrounded him. He was focused on

ht," he said, barely looking up fro

loneliness. But she knew she ha

s words. She couldn't deny the spark that had ignited between th

art gallery toni

. She knew she shouldn't go,

, Russell?" she texted ba

been missing, Sharon. Passion,

ing with the possibilities. Bu

her heart racing with ant

art gallery. She had never been here befo

e Rothko exhib

room. And then, she saw him. Russell, standing in fro

s voice low and husky

her mind racing with the possibiliti

, his eyes never leaving hers. "Something

e exhibit. They walked in silence, the o

me to see?" Sharon asked, he

h intensity. "This, Sharon. This is what I want you to see.

vibrant colors, the bold brushstrokes. It

tiful," sh

left hers. "Yes, it

ticipation. She knew she shouldn't be here, but she couldn't resi

e board of directors. They were discussing the company's latest mo

b said, his voice confident and assertive. "We're not just l

and focused. They knew Jacob's reputation, his

s. "But we need to be careful. The risk

hat's why we have me. I know the market, I know the pl

hey knew Jacob's track record, his ability to deliver. And they

of control. He was the master of his universe, the king of the game.

down. Sharon's encounter with Russell was just the beginning, the s

was met with a familiar face - his

id, his eyes gleaming with admiration.

ley. I know what I'm doing. I've got a plan, and it

cob. But we need to be careful. There are rumors circulati

? That arrogant prick? He thinks he can take us d

utionary. "Jacob, don't underestimate Russell. He's rut

ination. "I'm not afraid of Russell. I'm afraid of no one. I

Jacob's face. "I won't, Jacob. But ju

"I'll never fall, Stanley. I'll always

's phone buzzed in his pocket. He pull

tanley asked, h

clenched. "It's Sharon. She's t

ng. "Ah, the lovely Sharon. How's that goi

with anger, his voi

on is mine, and no one t