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are very light for him. His family is well provided for, all of his children provided with a private education. But if you think I should give that up and simply get the door myself, I’m happy to tell him he is dismissed.”
     
    Beth put a hand up. “Okay, okay, point taken. I’ll bear that in mind from now on,” she said, taking a bite of her pastry.
     
    “‘From now on,’ you say? Can I take this to mean you’ve made a decision on my offer?”
     
    Beth chewed on her pastry for a moment before answering. “I will agree to work for you, on a trial basis, for six months. If I don’t find the job a good fit in any way, I will resign effective immediately. Those are my terms,” she finished, her gaze challenging.
     
    Osman was used to a challenge. He liked them, in fact. He waved a hand, and his assistant left the room, returning shortly after, carrying a document.
     
    “Those terms work for me. Here is your contract, ready to sign whenever you are,” he said, pushing the paper toward her across the table.
     
    Beth took her time reading it. She read every word, slowly turning each page. When she got to the end, she looked up at his outstretched hand, holding a heavy pen. She hesitated one more time, then took it, and signed her name.
     
    “Six months in the Middle East. Feels like another tour,” she said.
     
    “I think you’ll find the accommodations a bit more comfortable here than on a submarine,” he said with an encouraging smile. To his delight, she smiled back—a real one this time.
     
    “You do have a really nice shower,” she said, taking a heartier bite of her pastry now that everything was settled.
     
    Osman clapped his hands together, suddenly all business. “So, first things first—I’ll have some new clothes ordered for you. If you’re going to live in my world, you’re going to have to adapt to this culture. That means no jeans and T-shirts everywhere we go.”
     
    Beth frowned. “I know you think of me as some kind of fun accessory, Your Highness, but I take my job seriously . I’m not going to say no to new clothes, but you can bet your ass I won’t be protecting you in high heels and a cocktail dress. I need sensible clothing that I can fight in, if need be.”
     
    Osman tried not to grin at that—it was clear she still believed that she might actually have to protect him. He kept his expression sober, not wanting to offend her.
     
    “I understand. I’ll talk to my purchaser and see what we can work out. We should have a new wardrobe delivered to your room by this afternoon. Until then, I invite you to acclimate yourself to the house, and relax. You’re not officially on the clock yet, and I want you to have some time to adjust. Please, take the day and explore the grounds, and tonight we will be going out to my favorite club. I think you’ll like it,” he finished, standing after taking one last bite of pastry.
     
    “Please, enjoy your breakfast, and I’ll see you later,” he said, giving her one last nod before heading out the door.
     
    “Have a nice day, Your Highness,” Beth called to his back.
     
    “Osman,” he said.
     
    “Nope,” she replied, and he could hear the grin in her voice.
     
    Beth Coolidge was going to be one tough nut to crack, Osman thought, smiling as he strolled out the door.

 
    FIVE
     
    Beth

Beth waited for the door to close before she wiped her mouth and gazed around at his room.
     
    So this was where Middle-Eastern royalty slept. It wasn’t so different from her own sleeping quarters. There was a large king-size bed draped in gossamer hangings, the small dining area where she sat, and a living area with a few sofas and chairs placed before a fire.
     
    Compared to her own suite, the Sheikh’s quarters seemed much more masculine. The room was furnished with dark woods and leather, and the whole area just smelled…manly. Beth tried to ignore the subtle cologne that rested on the furniture. She also actively avoided