Chapter 215

Suddenly angry, I sit up straight, gathering my sheets to my chest in angry fists.

Imaginary Janeen is right. I need to put me first. I need to do what I want, explore my own feelings, and right now? That means investigating both of these connections more so that I can actually, really make a decision that works for me.

And Kent – if he wants to treat me like an employee, like what’s between us is just a job, like he did today? Then fine. It’s time for me to get to work.

And suddenly I know exactly what I want to do next.

I move quickly, blow drying my hair out into soft waves and putting on just a little bit of makeup. I’m in a hurry, after all. Once that’s finished, I reach for the white box that’s been sitting on my vanity since I threw it there yesterday morning, when it was delivered with Daniel in the room.”

Slowly, I untie the ribbon and pull the top off, biting my lip when I see…

A pretty, seashell–pink set of lingerie, panties and bra made of flimsy silk and lace netting, covered all over with little seed. pearls in delicate patterns. As I slip the underwear over my

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and clasp the bra behind my back I feel…just as pretty, and delicate, and incredibly sexy as this set of lingerie is.

way Kent wanted

hook and slip it lightly over my arms, not bothering to tie it. It won’t stay tied long anyway, if my plan works the way I think it will. Then, clutching the robe closed, I hurry down the steps, forcing myself not to look around and check the hall to

see me, they see

and Kent’s office door opens, Marco and Gianni coming out, their faces concerned. Marco glances at me and keeps going, pretending that he didn’t see me, but Gianni falters in his steps, a little bit shocked. I take a deep breath and look at him evenly for a moment, but then

his job, after all, to judge

have a job

lean myself against the door frame, peering into the room and watching Kent stand at his desk, looking

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it, but I feel myself starting to ache for him already, deep

and knock gently at the door with one

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