Page 611 of Manhattan Bossholes

I shook my head. It wasn’t the time to worry about it. I needed to stay in the now, the incredibly positive, record-breaking, heart-stopping now.

“Thanks, Monique,” Sandrine said as she took over the meeting. “Okay, now let’s dig into our projections and how the campaign can factor in⁠—”

“Excuse me, Sandrine,” I said, standing.

The room went quiet. I was usually more of an observer in marketing meetings, and I could see the stricken looks on people’s faces as they wondered what bombshell I was about to drop.

“We’ve all been working hard,” I said. “I’m so proud of this team, and I think I need to show you how much I appreciate your efforts. That’s why as of noon today, we’re taking the afternoon off for a team building event.”

I watched as my employees glanced at one another, raising eyebrows and looking confused and a little apprehensive. I couldn’t blame them. Back when my father was in charge, team building events usually included physical challenges in the woods while being barked at by some grumpy former military dude.

“At the Black Door Spa,” I added.

The whoop that went up in the room could probably be heard throughout the entire building. Felicity grabbed my hand and squeezed it.

“They’re closing down the spa just for us, which means you can take advantage of all of their services. The saunas, pool, massage therapists, aestheticians, hair stylists, nail technicians, and chef will all be at your service for the afternoon. I’ll have a private van service ready to pick everyone up out front at noon.”

Of course, I hadn’t planned for any of it, but I knew Daniel could pull it together within the hour. Everyone had a price, even if it meant Black Door was going to be disappointing their roster of already scheduled clients for the day. I’d make sure to pay for their rescheduled services and upgrades as well, so I doubted they’d kick up too much of a stink.

Felicity joined me on the walk back to my office.

“I can’t believe you did that! I’m in shock.”

I glanced at her, frowning. “And why is that?”

She realized she’d accidentally insulted me. “On a workday, I mean. It’s just so nice.”

“Are you saying I’m not normally nice to my employees?” I picked up my pace, enjoying a little sparring with her.

She laughed and sighed at the same time, almost jogging to keep up with me. “Nope, we’re not doing this. You’re trying to bait me, but I’m resisting!”

We both paused outside my door, and I grasped her shoulders to pull her closer to me. I gave her a quick kiss on the forehead. “Good girl, you’re learning.” I released her with a gentle push.

Felicity swatted me on the chest. “Don’t treat me like Boris.”

“Excuse me?” I widened my eyes at her. “You just hit me,” I said in a low voice. “I think I need to take you into my office and give you a paddling for insubordination. Bend you over my desk and teach you a lesson.”

She bit her lip and looked up at me through her lashes. “Ooh, was I a bad girl?”

“Very.”

Anyone looking at us down the long hallway would assume we were discussing business.

“Oh, but you can’t spank me, because I…um…forgot to wear underwear today,” she pouted. “My poor bottom would turn all pink.”

I stifled a groan as my cock started to stiffen. I opened my office door and stepped aside. “I need to see you. Now.”

She gave me an evil smirk. “Well, that’s a shame, because I have some work to finish up before we leave at noon.” She glanced down the hall to make sure no one was near and reached out to press her hand to the front of my pants. She curled her fingers against my swollen length, and I had to fight to keep from dragging her into my office. “Maybe, if you’re lucky, we can, ahem, reconvene at the spa?”

“Felicity,” I turned her name into a command. “You’re killing me.”

“I know, it’s so much fun,” she giggled, moving her hand up and down my dick. She raised onto her toes to whisper in my ear. “And I’m soaking wet because of it.”

She whirled away right as I reached out to grab her, wagging her finger at me.

“I’ll be worth the wait, I promise you. Picture it…you, me, a couples massage, and then who knows what might happen next!”

Oh, I knew exactly what I was going to do to her.