Page 175 of Indecent Obsession
She smiles and takes her wineglass, grabbing my arm to keep me next to her.
Yeah, I don’t know how I thought Olivia Clark would be an easy lay. I must have been drunk when I asked her, which isn’t inconceivable. I don’t make the best decisions when I’ve been drinking.
Sipping the wine, I decide to take it easy tonight, so I don’t do something truly stupid and drag Sara off like a caveman.
All the nooks and crannies this place has to offer… Fuck. It’s like a treasure trove for fucking. Sara’s gaze collides with mine. Yeah, there’s impure thoughts in those eyes.
Olivia tugs on my arm. If being seen with other women wasn’t a necessity to help maintain Sara’s reputation, I’d have kicked her out of the car when she started in on Sara and Nancy. I never noticed it before. But now that I think about it, women tend to avoid Olivia.
I just have to get through tonight. Dance with her. Make her feel special and dump her at her door before returning home to claim my reward for being a good boy. Sara. Peeling off that dress and worshipping that body all fucking night long.
Chapter 49
Capitalized Interest
Wyatt
On another woman that dress might broadcast she’s available to the men around her, but on Sara, there are respectful but heated looks. She’s ethereal and goddess-like. It’s no wonder men keep watching her. My fist tightens and the need to claim her is almost overwhelming, but I force myself to relax when Verity rubs against my side. Again.
I have a goal for letting this woman touch me, and that goal is information.
I understand Tom’s motivation now. Maybe Verity was just a means to an end. It also means I need to find out who Natasha Sokolov is and where she is. She might know more about Tom’s disappearing act.
Tonight, I just need to keep getting information from Verity and keep her from clinging to me. The only woman I want that close to me is currently on Drew’s arm. He keeps her close, a hand on her at all times. I may not like him but he’s good for her. Even I can see that.
He respects her enough to introduce her and include her in any conversation. He works the room like a professional. Of course, even though he’s technically new money, he grew up in the lifestyle same as us. But she isn’t just arm candy to him.
Dante shifts next to me. “Remind me to call Morrigan Technology on Monday to set up a meeting.”
Verity narrows her eyes at him like she’s trying to figure him out. I don’t like this woman. Even if I didn’t know her past with Sara, I wouldn’t like her. She’s a user. When she gets what she needs from someone, she burns them.
“Potential client?” I ask.
“Why would you want them as a client?” Verity glances toward their group, who seem to be making their way toward us. Her tone is disgusted when she spits out, “Do you know what type of people they are?”
“Good people.” I turn my back on her and greet Seth as he joins our group. “Good to see you.”
Madison and Kayla target Sara.
“Good to see you too.” Seth shakes my hand firmly as he watches Madison. He’s seeing the same thing I see. Sara lights up when Madison and Kayla join her. Her public mask drops and she’s genuinely happy.
Something thumps in my heart and then a hand wraps around my arm, and I remember I’m not here alone or with Sara.
“May I introduce you to Verity Baron?” I step to the side, putting space between us as Verity stands next to me.
She smiles tightly but doesn’t hold her hand out to Seth. “A pleasure.”
Seth nods his head to her, but he doesn’t miss the insult.
“I was just talking to Dante. We should definitely put something on the books for next week. I don’t know why we haven’t talked before.” I want Verity to know I’m not faking the smile I give him.
“There’s a lot for us to discuss. Our current accounting firm is under investigation.” Seth shakes his head. “We need to figure a way out so we don’t go down with them.”
“Of course, we can do an audit of their previous work to make sure nothing is amiss.” This I’m comfortable with. Work is easy. Accounting is my language. Everything is straightforward even when something is wrong.
“We should definitely talk.” Seth claps his hand on my upper arm.
I nod and Verity releases an impatient sigh. Seth gives me a look like he knows exactly what I’m dealing with. A bell rings and the lights flash to let us know dinner is served.
