He gave her an imperious smile as he tapped his inside pocket. ‘That over-stuffed wallet you referred to before comes in rather handy when I want something done in a hurry.’
‘I just bet it does.’ She gave him a caustic glance.
‘I also thought we should spend some time together this week,’ he added. ‘It will give credibility to our relationship if we’re seen in public a few times.’
‘I’m busy this week.’
‘Cancel.’
‘I don’t want to.’
‘You might think it amusing to defy me at every turn, but let me assure you, Maddison, I will always maintain the upper hand. You will accompany me on several dates this week and demonstrate your ecstatic enjoyment in being in my company. Is that clear?’
Mutiny flared in her eyes as she faced him. ‘I’ll loathe every minute.’
‘So will your brother if he ends up in jail.’
Blue eyes clashed with black until Maddison had no choice but to look away.
She heard him shrug himself into his jacket and the jangle of his keys as he searched for them in his trouser pocket but she didn’t turn around.
‘I’ll call for you tomorrow. Be ready at seven.’
‘What will I wear?’ she asked stiffly.
She heard him open the door but still refused to face him.
‘Surprise me,’ he said and closed the door behind him.
Maddison couldn’t help smiling a mischievous little smile as she listened to his footsteps fade away as he strode down the stairs to his car. Demetrius Papasakis was in for a surprise all right; she would have the last word and the last mocking laugh as well.
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