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I was also even more determined to find answers. At least with my promotion I would have access to additional files, including those stored in boxes in the basement of the building. After signing the contract, I’d received various codes allowing access. That had been the only pleasant aspect of signing my name on the dotted line.

The contract itself had made me sick to my stomach.

“Hot sex with three men.”

I vaguely heard my best friend’s chirping voice, although I wasn’t into small talk at this point. The sickness remained in my stomach, a foreboding feeling I hadn’t been able to get rid of. Nothing else had occurred after I’d left the office, other than a congratulatory phone call from the receptionist.

There was no reason for me to be nervous, yet I was.

“Butt fucking by all three men.”

“What?” I jerked my head in Tanya’s direction, tossing a handful of peanuts in her direction. “I don’t think so.”

“Oh, come on. Aren’t you just a tiny bit kinky?” She winked as she swirled the tip of her finger around the rim of her wineglass, giving me her finest seductive expression. She’d been the first person I’d met only five minutes after arriving on the first day with the corporation. As head of the HR department, she’d shown me the ropes, making certain I had everything I needed.

Sadly, my Spidey senses were on overload. What if I couldn’t trust her, or anyone for that matter? I’d even made a few notes on conversations I’d had with her but from what I could tell, she was merely an employee.

My thoughts drifted to Stone, my skin tingling.

“Bad girls get fucked in the ass.”

I bit back a sigh, still able to feel him inside of me, thrusting brutally as he took everything he wanted.

“I’m very kinky, thank you very much. However, I don’t think every person in this bar needs to hear whether or not I enjoy butt fucking.” I kept my voice low, darting glances on either side of the bar. The place was crowded, a colorful hangout for the dozens of high-rise offices that were in the area.

“I don’t know about that.” She rose to her feet, clearing her throat. “Attention, everyone.”

“If you utter a single word, I will rip out your heart with a spoon and enjoy every minute.”

Laughing, she flounced back down on the barstool, opening her eyes wide as the bartender placed my drinks in front of me. “A beer with a tequila chaser? Since when do you drink beer?”

Since I wanted to don my shit-kickin’ boots and brandish my gun.I laughed softly, nervously sliding my hand through my hair. I was going to start carrying from now on. “It’s a celebration. Remember?”

“Oh, I remember, including the fact I had to beg you to leave your perfect little condo to do so. What gives?” Tanya hammered on.

“What are you talking about?” I didn’t bother wasting time with salt or a lemon, downing the shot within five seconds. The burn wasn’t enough to dull my senses.

Or my trepidation.

“Don’t give me any shit, my friend. I know you too well. You should have on your dancing shoes, partying until the wee hours of the morning. Instead, you seem antsy. My God, the salary alone should make you giddy.”

Sighing, I glanced at the television, not caring what I was even looking at. “Did Mr. Montenegro run the contract I signed by you?”

“Um, no. That’s not unusual though. Chris normally handles the executive contracts himself. He simply provides the paperwork with the required changes.”

“So, all the other executives are required to sign the same type of contract then.”

“Absolutely. That’s standard procedure in the majority of large firms. What are you getting at, Vanessa?”

“I’m not getting at anything. I guess I’m just worried I won’t be able to handle the job,” I answered, giving her a tight-lipped smile. Maybe I was making too much out of his last words, but my instinct was almost never wrong. Why would he pull me into the executive realm if he had any qualms about my performance, or my loyalty?Keep your enemies closer…The thought wasn’t far from my mind.

I thought about my handgun, the one I should have brought with me.

She rolled her eyes. “Don’t be ridiculous. You work harder than anyone else in that office. Chris is lucky to have you.”

“I’m curious. How long have you known him?” I’d never considered grilling her before. Perhaps I’d made a mistake in not doing so.

She took a sip of her wine before answering. Suddenly, it seemed she bristled. “What else is bothering you?”

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