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“Are you jealous, Dash?” she taunts sweetly.
The boldness in her tone like she knows she found my weakness—which I hate—maddens me. I may be jealous but I’ll be damned if I give her the satisfaction of knowing that.
“I already fucked you, kitten.” I smile when her cocky one vanishes but I’m not done. “I don’t do repeats, so don’t consider yourself special just because I took your virginity.”
She flinches slightly and if I wasn’t watching her so closely, I wouldn’t have noticed. I give her a minute to gather her emotions while silently seething at me.
“Justin was right,” she says. “You are a moody bastard. And just so you know, I never considered myself as special because for that, I would have to think of you, which I’ve never done. If I could erase that night, I would.”
So would I, but not for the reasons she wants to.
“If you’re done with your tantrum, Miss Chopra,” I drawl, “I would like to discuss the actual topic of this meeting.”
“Fine.”
“You have ten minutes to impress me.”
“What? The meeting was set for a whole hour,” she mumbles.
“More than half of which you wasted already.” I check my watch before reminding her, “Nine minutes before my next appointment arrives.”
I arch my brow expectantly and she rushes to open her notebook to take down notes before questioning, “Can you tell me how many offices you want to have interior work done to and do you have a specific vision in mind?”
“I want you to design all the executive personnel offices on this floor. The basic theme and the structure should remain common while the rest you can do as per their choice. I’ll set up a meeting with each of them so you can discuss the details.”
“What about you? Do you have a preferred style?”
“Yes, my assistant will share the pictures of my office at my headquarters so you can design this one similarly. I like it as it is. Though I have a few custom art pieces being delivered soon which I want here.”
She frowns, her pen pausing over her notebook, before she probes, “You don’t want to change anything at all?”
“No. I like everything a certain way.”
“Okay.”
Bianca's professional side surprises me in the best way possible and I’m fascinated with the passion and enthusiasm I see and feel in her voice as she continues her consultation. She doesn’t even realize the ten minutes are up and I don’t stop her, too consumed in listening to her.
My previous interior designer, who had more experience than her, didn’t go into as much depth as she is. There’s patience and eagerness in her attitude as she continues to talk.
She doesn’t let our earlier conversation make things awkward and I like that she can keep business and pleasure separate.
“Do you have a budget?” she finally asks, staring up at me.
“Yes. I’ll send over the details as soon as you leave.”
Closing her notebook, she gathers her files as she smiles and nods. “Perfect. I’ll set up another appointment to show the renderings. If you think we’re a good match and say yes, I’ll send over the contract to begin our work.”
“I’ve already decided. You’re hired, Bianca.”
Her whole face lights up in happiness like she didn’t expect it. I’ve always been a good judge of character, especially when I’m hiring, and I know without a doubt she’s perfect for the job.
“Really? I thought for sure you’ll say no just to piss me off.”
“I don’t let my personal feelings get in the way of a good business deal.”
“Well, thank you.” Her tone holds surprise.
“Besides, I have other fun ways to make you mad.”
