Page 70 of Bling

ChapterSixteen

Garrett dropped Isabelle off at six Friday morning on his way to the office. At one, she called begging to come in, but he’d given her remote access to the company computer system and asked her to work on an organization project. There had been some pouting and threats of spanking, but she’d stayed home.

Now, he was on his way to pick her up, and she would be his for the weekend. As busy as they both were through the week, he had a feeling he was going to cherish the weekends at Solitaire with her.

As he pulled into her driveway, he sent her a text.

I’m coming to the door.

As he stepped out of the car, she came running down the driveway holding her phone in her hand with her overnight bag slung over her shoulder.

“I told you I was coming to the door,” he said sternly when she reached him.

“I know. I just thought I would save you the trip.”

“Or you could just be honest and say you didn’t want me coming to the door.”

Her head dropped and he immediately tucked his hand beneath her chin and lifted it again.

“Sorry,” she whispered. “My dad and uncle were both in the living room. I didn’t want them asking nosy questions or giving me dirty looks. You’re still not their favorite person.”

He brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. “I told you they have to get used to me sometime, Doll.”

“I promise I’m not ashamed of you,” she said, her eyes bright with unshed tears.

“Hey, let’s not start the weekend out like this. I don’t think you’re ashamed of me. Now let’s get in the car before they come out here and interrogate us,” he said with a wink.

He let her slide in first, then settled beside her. The driver already knew to take them straight to Solitaire.

“How was work?” she asked.

“Nope. We’re done talking about work until Monday.”

She frowned. “OK. I guess that’s alright. Just one thing, I’ve got us on the visitor list to see my sister on Monday.”

“Very good. No more work talk.”

“Is there anything important happening at Solitaire this weekend I need to help with? I know Simon is starting sign-ups for staff to work the next high protocol dinner.”

He chuckled. The girl just didn’t know how to relax. Hopefully, he would fix that by the time the weekend was done.

“I was actually going to see if you wanted to go to the dinner together.”

Her eyes went wide. “I would hate to abandon them. I helped set up the last two.”

“I know. But I thought you might enjoy just focusing on me, on us, for a change.”

She leaned against his shoulder. “OK. If you really want to go. I would love to.”

He kissed her cheek. “I’ll get our tickets tonight.”

When they arrived at Solitaire, he stopped her from getting out of the car. “I just want to make sure you’re clear on the rules, Isabelle. You’re not working the way you normally do. You can do your shift at the bar or reception each night, but that’s it. I’ve instructed the other Doms to call you out if they catch you doing more than you’re supposed to. If you have to be reminded more than twice, you’ll be punished. I won’t spank you, but that’s not the only punishment I have in my arsenal.”

She frowned but nodded and said, “Yes, Sir. I’ll do my best to please you.”

He grinned and leaned in for a kiss. “You always please me, Doll.”

Inside, Holly, Cassie, and Dakota were giggling at the reception desk. When they turned and spotted Isabelle, they tugged her into their group.

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