He grinned unrepentantly and leaned in to whisper, “I didn’t close the door, and no one’s around.No rules were broken.”
I grabbed his tie to keep him tethered then lightly bit his earlobe.
He groaned and hit his head on the wall as his knees buckled a little.
Laughing, I darted out from his hold to put some distance—and his desk—between us.
“Was there something specific you wanted to talk about before the meeting, Mr.Steele?”I asked sweetly.
He slowly turned away from the wall and studied me while gently tugging on the earlobe I’d nipped.
“There was.Open the left drawer.”
I did and saw a long jewelry box inside.If it’d been a small square one, I would have slammed the drawer shut in fear.But a long one I could do.
Smirking at the thought, I removed the box and opened it.
A beautiful diamond tennis bracelet nestled on black velvet lay inside.Diamonds dotted the intricate interlocking wings design.
Looking up, I held out the bracelet and beckoned him with my free hand.The heat in his gaze as he crossed the room said he wanted to do more than assist with jewelry, but he didn’t.He stuck to the task I’d given him, then kissed my wrist.
“Thank you,” I said softly.“I love it.”
Gold shimmered in his gaze, and I quickly stepped back to put the case in the drawer.When I motioned for him to sit in his chair, he watched me closely, tempting me, silently begging for me to tease him in some way as he obeyed.
I leaned over him and watched the gold condense in his eyes.
“Your tie’s crooked,” I said, straightening it.
Today’s top, courtesy of Sunday’s shopping spree, had a keyhole cutout in the halter neckline, which was giving him a nice cleavage shot as I fixed the mess I’d made of his tie.
“And how exactly does this benefit the company?”Lianna asked, her tone filled with scorn.
I heard Konni’s sigh as I calmly straightened away from him.
“Do you know what this is?”he asked, pointing to his office phone.“I know you don’t know how to use it, but your people do.Have them call to set up a meeting when you need something.I’m busy and don’t have time for you right now.”
She looked like he’d slapped her.
“Busy doing what?Getting your tie straightened?”
“Sorry we’re late, Mr.Steele,” Bomir said, rushing into the office with two drink carriers.“They had a new barista today.”
Marius followed with several to-go bags.
“As you can see, I’m having a team meeting.I suggest you do the same.”He pointed at the phone again.
“I need to know what’s happening with the Riverfront?—”
He slammed his hand down on his desk, making me and Bomir jump.Edi saved the drinks from a fatal fall.
“Out.Now.”Konni’s voice carried more than a hint of growl in it.
The four of us remained frozen as Konni stared Lianna down.She turned on her heel and stormed out as suddenly as she’d entered.Edi hurried to close the door.
“Sorry, Mr.Steele,” he started.“I couldn’t?—”
Konni waved away his apology.“She’s not your problem.She’s mine.But that’s not what I wanted to talk about this morning.Have a seat.”
