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“Is that all you inquired about? Or do you know every little detail of my life?”
“No. I’m not a stalker.”
“Are you sure?” Now it was my turn to smirk.
As we continued our banter, we were interrupted by a knock on the door.
“Come,” Oliver said. I don’t know why, but the way he said it made my belly clench. His voice was smooth and seductive. In walked a man dressed in a navy blue business suit with brown hair that had silver at the temples. He was carrying a silver tray with a cover. He nodded at Oliver and placed it on the dining table.
“Thank you, Henri.”
The man stood at attention, his hands behind his back.
“Do you require anything else, sir?”
“No. We’ll speak after lunch.”
“Yes, sir.”
Henri backed out of the room, closing the door as he exited.
“Who was that?”
“One of my assistants.”
“One?”
He stepped closer, and his cologne enveloped me like a hug. I wondered what it would be like to be in his arms or to feel his weight on top of me. I blushed at the thought.
“I have three. My business is very complicated and too much work for one person to assist me with.”
“Then how do you handle it all?”
His tone was authoritative. “Because it’s my responsibility to know all aspects of my company. You’re quite inquisitive.”
“It’s part of my nature.”
“I like it. Please sit down.”
I took my seat at the table, and Oliver remained standing.
“What kind of water would you like?”
“Excuse me?”
“Water? I have a few types. Sparkling, spring, and flavored.”
“Sparkling is fine.”
Oliver went to a cabinet next to the bookcase and pushed it. It popped open to reveal a refrigerator. He removed two bottles of Perrier and opened them before he came back to the table. He lifted the cover of the tray to reveal two white plates: a turkey wrap and a roast beef sandwich on a soft roll with a side of au jus.
“That looks good,” I said.
A smile danced on his lips, “Would you like a bite?”
“No, thank you.”
I took a small bite of my turkey wrap. I was surprised that the turkey was fresh, not deli meat. It was subtly spiced and juicy. Oliver watched me as I chewed.
