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Too good to be true.
“Do you make it a habit of paying women to be your girlfriend?”
“Pretend girlfriend,” he reminded her. “You would be the first.”
“Why me?”
“Does it matter?”
“What exactly do you expect me to do for that money?”
“I told you.” He narrowed his eyes. “I need a date for a long weekend. Everyone needs to think we’re a couple.”
“You’re willing to pay me to go away with you for four days. I’m supposed to take your word we’re going to a wedding in Connecticut? How do I know you won’t kidnap me and want to do all sorts of kinky stuff to me? You could be some sex-obsessed lunatic.”
“Kinky stuff?”
“Yeah, you know, like bondage and blindfolds.”
“Do you like that sort of thing?” He tried to conceal his smirk.
Her heart rate increased at the thought of this totally hot guy tying her to a bed. He looked like a man who was good at being in control. The kind of control a girl wouldn’t mind relinquishing for a few hours or even a weekend.
“I can assure you sex will not be part of this deal. My cousin is marrying the governor’s son on Saturday.” He reached into his briefcase and pulled out a file. “All of the details are in here, including what time my car will pick you up tomorrow to take you to my friend’s boutique in the city. She’ll help you with everything you’ll need for the weekend. I’ll meet you there and we’ll leave for New Haven.”
“Do you know how crazy this sounds?”
“I do.”
“Two hundred and fifty thousand?” She glanced at the check. Another opportunity like this one would never present itself again. The money could help pay off her bills and fund better drugs and treatment for her mother’s illness. “How do I know this won’t bounce?”
“Bounce?” His voice was softer as his lips curled into a smile. “Are you serious?”
“I don’t joke about money.”
“Neither do I, Ms. Vercelli. That gives us some common ground to start with.”
“I don’t know.” How could she be expected to take this offer seriously?
“I can accompany you to the bank right now and we can cash that check. What do you say? Will you take my offer more seriously then?”
His aggressive side piqued her interest. What was it about her that captivated him? Why her?
“I need some time to think about it.”
“I don’t have time. I need your answer now. I’ll make sure your shifts are covered here. Do we have a deal?”
She didn’t answer him. Instead she studied his expression. Would four days away with a gorgeous billionaire be so bad? She’d never had a vacation before unless she counted the long weekends to Sea Side Heights when she was a kid. The benefits of what that money could pay for outweighed the cons. No one would have to know she had accepted his offer. She could tell her mom she needed to go on a job interview and explain everything later. Their problems would be solved.
Cannon looked at his watch as he cleared his throat. “Have you made your decision?”
“You’re not a patient man, are you?”
“I’m afraid not.” He leaned back in his chair. “I’m a busy man.”
“Is that why you can’t find a real girlfriend?”
He ignored her question. “I’m a closer. I negotiate until both sides get what they want. What do you want to close this deal?”
