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"Hmm." He had his arms around her, his fingers splayed over her waist. "I have some business with your producer anyway."
"About that."
"Yes?"
"It's going to look like you are paying me for sexual favors."
His thick, dark brows lifted in genuine amusement. "I assure you that the paperwork will not say anything in that context."
"I am serious."
"So am I. This is a genuine business deal that my lawyers will insist on thoroughly reviewing, as will I. Your producer will also have his lawyers peruse the document to ensure all i's are dotted, and all t's crossed. I am a businessman, after all."
"And it has nothing to do with what we have been doing over the past three days?"
"Four," He corrected automatically. "And no. I do not have to pay for sex, and it's insulting that you would even hint at it."
"I am not-" She breathed as he lifted a brow. "We just started seeing each other, and you are investing in the play. If the press gets hold of this information, they are going to think that-"
"I believe in my woman's talent and see this as a solid business deal." Tilting her chin up, he kissed her thoroughly and had her clinging to him. "It's that simple."
"Or that complicated." She whispered. "And I do not want us to use titles. I also would prefer that we keep this - us quiet for now."
"No." His expression was implacable.
"What?"
"I have no intention of doing any such thing."
Her eyes blazed. "I am an actress who is trying to make my name. Having your name attached to mine is going to defeat the purpose."
"How so?"
"You are Callum Hammond-"
"I am aware of that."
"A damn multi-billionaire investor whose reputation is well-known. You have also been paired with several women from your society. I do not want to become known as your latest conquest."
"You are not."
"How do I know that?" She fumed. "And how is the public going to class us? It will be more about the fact that we are involved than about my career."
"We will just have to live with it."
"Callum-"
"I intend to make the world know I am involved with you. Deal with it."
"Oh! " She pushed at him. "Let go of me."
"I don't want you to leave mad."
"Too damn late."
"Why don't I fix that?" Before she could move her head, he clamped his hands on her face and crushed his lips to hers. She fought on principle but was soon buried under a sea of emotions that swept through her body like a flood. She melted, her hands coming up around his neck as she sank into the kiss.
"I hate you." She whispered without heat as she leaned against him weakly.
