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Sylvia Preston must eavesdrop on every conversation.
My head spins from all these options. I had the next few years of my life all planned out. My designswere done. The portfolio was polished. Stella loved them and offered to produce them. She’s waiting for me.
But they’re gone. Stolen. Here I am, peddling my body to get them back.
I’m starting to itch not having Ash next to me. I feel exposed and vulnerable.
“I’ll think about it, Mrs. Preston. Thank you.” I casually cough into my elbow. “Excuse me, I need some water.”
When I step away and head to the bar, Emery cuts into my path.
“Are you okay? Are you having another attack?” The concern in his voice kicks me in the stomach.
I stop short and bite my lip. “Um...”
“No, you’re not okay.” He takes my arm, but I gently nudge it back.
“I’m fine, and you’re here witha date.” My voice reeks of jealousy.
“You sound like you don’t want me to have a date.” Emery flashes a wolfish grin.
“It just threw me off. I thought I was...”
“I’m sharing you.” His voice gets low as he stands over me at his full height.
“I know. But we had a deal.” And I don’t want to share him.
Which is crazy. I don’t know him well enough yet.
“And I kept my word.” Emery leans in and whispers, his warm breath making me shiver with desire. “That’s not a date. That’s my daughter.”
The weight on my heart lifts, and I put my head down.
“Sorry. I’m overwhelmed.”
“Clearly. And it’s okay.” He holds me close to himand looks around. “Where is Ashton?”
“I don’t know.”
“Fuck, I see him.” Emery’s eyes darken. “His father has him cornered. Asshole is going to cause a scene. I’ll be right back.” He waves to the woman I thought was his date. “Jess, this is Bernadette.”
“Hi.” Jess’s voice is sweet and cheerful. “Nice to meet you.”
“Nice to meet you.” I love her energy. “You look lovely.”
“Thank you, so do you.” She watches her father strut away, and then whispers to me, “Don’t worry. I know who you are.”
“You know who I am as far as what?” I stiffen.
“That my father bought you at an auction. We’re very close. He tells me everything. It’s okay. Your secret is safe with me.” Her upbeat attitude toward her father’s purchasing of women to fuck floors me.
I swallow, feeling heat crawl up my neck.
“Did your father happen to mention that he’s doing a favor for someone and we’re not... Your dad and I aren’t... You know.”
“No.” She cocks her head. “He left that out.”
“I’m caught in the middle of something. I needed a lawyer but didn’t have the money.” I clear my throat. “Your dad is sharing me with Ashton. Theybothbid on me.”
