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me, but she’s as angry as a rattlesnake taunted by a wild dog.”
“Am I the wild dog in this scenario?” Caleb asked.
“You’re a bad, bad dog.” Frankie winked. “Don’t worry. I’ll contact Jessica to schedule more events. I’m Nadia’s manager now.”
I shook my head as I listened to Frankie.
“Nadia, let’s go. You don’t want to be late,” Frankie called to me.
I took a deep breath and walked out as gracefully as possible which was a monumental accomplishment considering I’ve never worn four-inch heels.
Caleb slowly took me in. “Shit.”
Chapter 3
I glared at Caleb even though it took serious effort. He was delicious enough to lay out in a display case. “You have a lot of nerve coming in here after the torture I endured, and then you say ‘shit’? Frankie already gave me hell for not wanting to go.”
“You better retreat slowly,” Frankie said to Caleb under his breath. “Don’t look into her eyes.”
Caleb ignored Frankie’s caution and closed the distance between us with his soft eyes. Each step was one step closer to unraveling my anger. He stopped when he was so close his energy engulfed me.
“You’re stunning,” he said as his fingers reached to take mine. “I was trying to teach Jessica a lesson. I wanted to show her I could bring a real woman into public without the world falling apart. I didn’t realize you could go from being pretty to a knockout. You could pass for one of those ditsy hired models. It throws a wrench into my plan.” He scanned to my cleavage and a smile curled on his lips, “I guess I still win either way.”
I narrowed my eyes to cover that he was disarming me with every word and movement. “Let’s get this over!”
He led me to his Porsche 911 waiting by the front door. It irked me to know he could afford such an expensive vehicle. What made him so great that he owned a Porsche while I drove a clunker? I held onto the irritated feeling hoping it would carry me through the night. Hopefully, I wouldn’t throw myself at Caleb the way every other woman does.
He tucked me into the car and angled himself into the driver’s seat.
“We don’t have to go,” Caleb said. “We could go out and have fun.”
“I didn’t get all dressed up and have Frankie give me the riot act just to go have fun. Even though I’ve been forced into it, it’s still business. Frankie appointed himself as my manager. Do you know what life is going to be like with Frankie as a manager?”
Caleb shook his head. “No, but I know what it’s like to have Jessica as a manager.”
“It’s going to be a nightmare. Not to mention, I don’t need a manager. It’s ridiculous! This is your fault.”
“Did you let it all out? Are we good now?”
I leaned back in the seat and let out a slow breath. “For now.”
“Good, because I was afraid your head was ready to spin.”
“Just because a woman gets mad doesn’t mean she’s crazy. I have every right to be mad. You didn’t even ask me. I was informed I had to go. Don’t start thinking I’m the crazy one!”
Caleb sighed. He was probably thinking the hired model would have been easier to deal with than me.
“Can I call a truce? I’m sorry for not asking you,” he said. “I haven’t had to ask any one for any thing in a while. Jessica takes care of me and tends to go overboard. I should have told her to stop a long time ago.”
“Fine. Truce.”
The strip was alive with millions of lights and vacationers swarming the walkways. Normally, I don’t drive the strip at night. Mainly because I don’t have a social night life. This was kind of enjoyable sitting back and watching the sights.
“So, what’s the plan tonight?” I asked.
“There’s a charity tournament being held in few months. Tonight is a social mixer of sorts. The media is invited in hopes to raise awareness. We’ll have to take a few photos and there will be a Q and A later. I don’t think you’ll have to worry about
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