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Why?
Because she was Daniel’s.
He hadn’t exactly made that fact known to Angela, but he suspected that she was feeling him just as much as he was her. What had happened last night in that conference room hadn’t been an anomaly. She’d allowed the heat between them to ignite. After one kiss, all fight had gone out of her and she hadn’t resisted him. Instead she’d leaned into him with those pert breasts of hers.
And he’d lost his mind, yanking up her dress, cupping her bottom and zeroing in on Angela in all her sweet glory. If he hadn’t acted like an utter jerk, who knows where the night might have led? They might have gone back to his place or hers. He wouldn’t have cared because then he would have finally been able to assuage the ache he’d had in his loins since they’d started working together.
Tonight was no different.
The dress she wore had to be made of some sort of spandex material because it showed him that Angela took very good care of her body. It was svelte, yet with just enough curves for him.
The problem was Alejandro was looking at her like she was his next conquest. Daniel was thankful when the Colombian got a call and had to step away from the table.
“Are you all right?” He peered into Angela’s dark brown eyes.
“Of course, why wouldn’t I be?”
“It’s just that Alejandro is being a bit…” He paused for the right word. “Forward. And I don’t like it. He shouldn’t be touching you.”
“Yes, he has been, but why are you so concerned?”
“You’re my employee. I’d hate for any man to treat you with disrespect.”
“Is that right?” she asked and the note of derision was unmistakable in her voice. “I appreciate your concern, but I can handle him.”
“Like you handled me?”
Her eyes shot fire at him. “Why are you so upset, Daniel? Alejandro isn’t the first man to like what he sees.” She motioned down her body. “And he won’t be the last. I’ve learned to have a thick skin in this business. But what I want to know is why do you care?”
Daniel was ready to tell her that he didn’t want any other man looking at her, much less touching her. And he might have, if Alejandro hadn’t returned. His prospective client stopped in his tracks and glanced back and forth at Daniel and Angela.
“Ah, Daniel,” he said as he clapped his hand on Daniel’s shoulder. “I didn’t realize, my friend. If so, I wouldn’t have encroached.”
“Excuse me?” Daniel’s brows bunched in a frown.
“I didn’t realize you two were an item,” Alejandro replied as he sat back down. He reached for his wineglass and liberally sipped.
“We’re not,” Angela stated. A little too quickly in Daniel’s opinion.
“Sure, my dear.” Alejandro patted her thigh and Daniel couldn’t help it. He glared at him and Alejandro quickly removed his hand. “Listen, I will be in town until next week. Why don’t we get together on Monday and we can talk more in depth. Sound good to you?”
Daniel nodded. “Of course.”
“Then I will bid you farewell.” Alejandro rose to his feet. “It’s Friday night and the night is young. I am sure you lovebirds would like some alone time so I will leave you to it.” He took Angela’s hand and lightly kissed it. “Angela, it has been a pleasure to meet you and I hope to see you again.” He shook Daniel’s hand and then strode confidently from the room.
“Well, that was an interesting evening.” Daniel wiped his mouth with his napkin. “Are you ready to head out? I can call the driver on the way.”
“Yes.” Angela was tight-lipped when she spoke and Daniel wondered what upset her. He found out when they left the restaurant and were waiting for the limo. There weren’t a lot of patrons outside with them as they’d pretty much shut the restaurant down with all their stories and anecdotes.
It was just Daniel and Angela.
Alone.
When she finally turned to face him, her expression was clouded with anger. “What the hell was that back there?” she asked, pointing to the restaurant.
“What?”
