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to.”
    Ellyn glanced at the crowd. “Take a picture, it lasts longer.”
    Everyone turned away from them and Colton wanted to smile, but decided she might not be happy if he did that. Ellyn turned back to him. “How do I know that you’re legitimate?”
    He pulled a card from his pocket. “Here. And you can ask anyone at this party.”
    She looked at the card as if it were a snake. She finally reached for it with the hand that had her drink in it. He tucked it between her fingers, hoping she wouldn’t spill the champagne on him.  Her eyes roved over his business card and he felt almost naked in front of her.
    Her shoulders drooped. “Okay, you seem legit.” She sat back down, looking at both hands.
    “Once again, let me hold your drink.”
    “You didn’t drop anything in it?”
    “Suspicious much? Would I admit if I did?”
    “No, I guess not.”
    He signaled to a waiter who happened to be out in the hallway. “Here, give him your drink and take a fresh one.”
    She did as he suggested, then handed him the drink to hold. Glad to be a mule. This woman clearly had no idea who he was or what power he wielded. That was refreshing. Instead of fawning over him like many women did, she was treating him like everyone else. How intriguing and beguiling. He held her fresh drink as she cleaned off her plate. Then she traded him the plate for the drink.
    “Why are you interested in me?”
    “I think you are amazingly beautiful, very interesting-looking.  You could make a killing doing face work.”
    “Face work?”
    “Just photos of your face.”
    “Not my body?” She sipped her champagne.
    “You’re too short for that kind of work.”
    She laughed. It came out true and clear. No pretensions. She didn’t seem to care that several people turned to look at her. She’d thrown her head back. “You don’t sugarcoat things.”
    “This is my business. I have no time to coddle anyone but when I see someone I’d like in my client list, I ask them.”
    “And does anyone ever turn you down?”
    “Not often.”
    “Well, then I guess I’m in the minority,” she said.
    “You’re going to turn me down?”
    “You haven’t offered anything so yes, I guess I am.”
    He rubbed his chin. “Let’s have dinner tomorrow night and discuss this.”
    For a moment, he though he saw panic on her face, then her features softened. “Let me check my calendar.”
    “My numbers are on the card. Call me when you know you’re free.”
    Those eyes with the gold flecks glanced back at him. “Okay.”
    ***
    Ellyn didn’t know what to think of this man in his tailored suit and ice blue eyes. His hair was cut short but not too short. She didn’t think he had any product in it, which meant he wasn’t vain. He had a presence about him and when he walked by, women noticed. He didn’t seem to see that happening. Points in his favor.
    “What do you do?” he asked.
    “I’m a graduate student. I’m going for my Master’s in Business Administration at NYU.” If she was going to lie, she was going to make it a doozy.
    “I see. You’re pretty set on this career path?”
    “Yes, I am.”
    “That’s why you aren’t so keen on modeling.”
    “I don’t know if I’m keen on modeling. You’ve been pretty vague so far,” she said.
    She had no idea what this guy’s game was, but this was a fun time. She’d leave and never see him again. Not thinking he was serious about the modeling gig, she had no desire to call him. She glanced around, but Shalia was nowhere in sight. The time was getting late and she didn’t want to miss the last train up to the Bronx. It would be a long walk, especially without coats.
    “You looking for your friend? Last time I saw her, she was dancing with Doug. I think he’s in love but I would caution your friend. He isn’t a long term kind of guy.”
    “She can take care of herself.”
    What story was Shalia giving the host? That was ballsy of her to be with him. If Colton hadn’t talked to her,