Page 47 of Emergence and Ascendance

When he turned to face me, I narrowed my eyes and he smiled cockily.

"I have a proposition for you."

"I'm listening."

Christian leaned against the counter and crossed his arms over his chest. "I'll help you with the waterfront project without requesting any ownership. Just my connections and influence in the city. You'll have complete access to all my resources. A lot of people in town owe me favors that will be useful to you."

I arched my brow and he continued.

"I'm prepared to get out of your way and fully accept your terms."

"What? Just like that?"

"Just like that. Your proposal is solid. The community benefits and I'm impressed with your vision."

He was too calm and composed… and too giving.

"There has to be a catch."

"Smart woman. There is one condition." He smiled smugly.

"Okay, what are your terms?"

"Honor the contract."

I nearly choked on my wine. "Excuse me?"

"You heard me." The way his eyes burned into mine had my pussy contracting with need with the memories from last night.

"The contract at Erogenous?"

He nodded.

"You want me to accept a business partnership in exchange for sex?"

"Not just sex. The contract you agreed to."

"Hell no. That's inappropriate."

"Is it? You want the waterfront project to succeed. I want to continue what we started last night. We are both two consenting adults getting what we want."

I set my glass down. "You can't be serious."

"Very fucking serious. Business during business hours and after hours you already know what I expect."

"That's completely inappropriate. It would be a conflict of interest."

"Or would it be the most beneficial negotiation you've ever handled? No games, no hidden agendas. Just complete transparency and complete surrender. To me."

I snatched up the bottle of wine sitting on the island and filled my glass which I turned up immediately. "I can't believe we're even having this conversation."

"And I can't believe how beautiful your body was spread open for me last night. Been on my mind all day and I can't wait to see it again."

My body tensed and my lids fluttered, and of course he noticed.

"That same look you have right now is the exact one you had on the bench while I played in your pussy last night. How can you expect me not to want that again?"

"Stop."

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