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Ralph, but he had wanted to make sure she wasn’t out
to hang her boss. That was territory he’d rather not venture into.
    The
silence grew awkward while Viggo debated. Something
in her called to him, but considering he’d just deflated every balloon she’d
walked in here with, he doubted she felt anything but disdain toward him.
    She
stood. “I think it’s time for me to leave. I’ve made a mistake in coming here,
and I apologize for wasting your time.”
    He
stood. “You haven’t wasted my time.”
    “ What are you going to do?”
    He
watched her face for a few seconds. This was too easy, but he’d never been one
to look a gift horse in the mouth. “I’m going to invite you to my apartment
tonight for dinner.”
    She
opened her mouth, but nothing came out.
    He
cut his gaze to her left hand. No ring, but that meant nothing. “Unless of
course you’re seeing someone or attached in some way.”
    “ Neither.”
    Perfect . “Then I’ll see you at six.” He
reached for his phone. “Give me your number. I’ll text you directions.”
    “ I’m not coming to your place for dinner.”
    “ Yes, you are.”
    She
put her hands on her hips. The gesture made him want to kiss her in the worst
way. “And if I refuse?”
    “ I call Ralph’s supervisor in Central.”
    She
stared at him like he’d just told her he intended to kill her puppy. “Why? I
told you why I did this. I admitted it was a terrible thing to do, and I
apologized.”
    “ I have more questions for you, and this way you can
relax and divulge your secrets in a more comfortable atmosphere.”
    “ Bullshit. You’re trying to seduce me.”
    Oh,
he liked this girl. Her confidence was very sexy. “Would that be so
disagreeable?”
    “ You don’t need to sleep with me to find out who I am,
or prove what I’ve told you is true.”
    “ That’s correct. I don’t. It will take me less than ten
minutes online to learn all there is to know about you. And then I’ll call
Ralph’s supervisor.”
    “ Unless I come to your apartment and have dinner with
you.”
    He
wouldn’t have put it exactly like that, but since she did, he decided to go with
it. “I’m glad you see the logic in this. What’s your phone number?”
    “ This is blackmail.”
    “ No, it’s not. It’s a business proposition. Have an
enjoyable evening with me, or risk losing your job.”
    “ What do I get out of it?”
    “ Lobster. Unless you prefer steak. Or better yet, let’s
have both. Do you prefer white or red wine?”
    She
almost laughed. He saw it before she could rein it in, and he resisted the urge
to pump his fist in the air. “I can’t decide if you’re insane or simply a very
persistent man.”
    “ I’m both. What’s your number?”
    She
gave it to him, and he texted her his address and the code she’d need to get
inside the building. “Do you know where this building is?” he asked, once her
phone pinged with the incoming text.
    “ Yes.”
    “ I’ll let the security staff know you’re coming. Oh, do
you own a red dress?”
    “ Excuse me?”
    “ Or royal blue. Either color would look stunning on
you.”
    “ I’ll wear what I want.”
    He
shrugged. “Suit yourself. As long as you show up by six.”
    She
turned and headed for the door. He watched her round ass move under that skirt,
and could barely contain the urge to cross the room and kiss her until neither
of them could breathe.
    She
opened the door and turned around. “I might not be there.”
    “ Your choice, Madison.”
    They
eyed each other for long moments. Then she finally left.
    Viggo slumped back in the chair and
shook his head. Holy shit . He had
some serious detective work to do before six o’clock. This girl was either
every fantasy he’d ever had, all rolled up into one gorgeous package, or the
devil in disguise. Either way, this was going to be one hell of an evening.
     

Chapter
Three
     
    Madison
walked around town for two hours, vacillating between wanting to call Mr. Via