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Her answer relaxes me, although I’m not sure why I care what she thinks. Except that I do, and that’s way deviant and out of the norm for me.
“As far as I know, no woman who’s auctioned herself has gone missing or ended up in a ditch,” I say to ease her mind. “A few even return to be auctioned off again.”
Bernadette snorts a laugh into her water. She wipes her nose, and I notice how adorable it is.
She’sadorable. And sweet.
Shit. I can’t do this to her. But, fuck, my gut isgnawing at my desire to get revenge.
The waiter comes with the bottle of wine, and I take it from him. I give a healthy pour to Bernadette, who looks like she’s been through the wringer.
I clink her glass, and the way her lips rest on the rim sends waves of lust through me.
“What do you think?” I put down my wine after a sip. “About my proposal?”
“I’m not sure,” she says, shaking her head. “What if—” She stops when her phone rings. Her eyes slip closed, looking at the caller. “Excuse me. Yes, I’ll accept the charges.”
Her fucking ex-boyfriend is calling collect from Rikers.
As if that place doesn’t get enough money from the city, the state, and the federal government. Correction Officers are the lowest paid, never mind the staff at that damn prison.
They don’t even buy real food. And they rape the families of convicts with these expensive phone calls.
“I’m in a meeting with Ford Montgomery right now.” Bernadette shakes her head. “I don’t know yet. The man costs a fortune,” she whispers, but I hear it.
“Give me the phone.” I hold out my hand.
“That’s not necessary. I can handle this.”
“Give. Me. The. Phone.” My voice makes her tremble, and she drops the cell into my hand. “Michael Kinsey, is it?”
“Ford Montgomery?” Michael sounds like a piece of work.
“Mr.Montgomery,” I correct him. “Do not call Miss Armstrong again, do you hear me?”
“Listen, man, please, you have to help me.”
“Listen to me,man. I’m working on that.” I have toremember, he’s my future client, even though Bernadette will be paying me.
Paying me with money she’ll make from an auction.
Men will fight over her. Bid through the roof for a month with this stunning, voluptuous first-timer.
“You got yourself in there. Now sit tight unless your ass hurts from the welcoming committee.”
“That’s not fucking funny.”
I’d love to add that he’ll get used to a dick in his ass and eventually enjoy it. But I’ve shocked Bernadette enough for one day. I need her as much as she needs me.
This is my chance to bury Pratt Sterling in court.
“I’m working out the details with your ex-girlfriend, who told me you’re blackmailing her.”
“I’m not...” He stops, smart enough to realize I know the truth.
“Let’s get one thing straight. As soon as I work out the payment with Bernadette, I will meet with you about your case. But I’m not representing you unless you tell me where her property is.”
“I look forward to meeting with you, Ford.” Michael hangs up.
