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complete in South Carolina.”
    “What? That doesn’t make any sense and it doesn’t seem fair!”
    “Fair to whom Kaya? I need a date. The clinic , not you , needs medicine and support while you’re gone. I don’t understand how saving lives isn’t fair. If this is about the past just say it.”
    A steady stream of aggravation pumped through her veins. He was a lawyer alright. He had her backed into a corner but she wasn’t going to allow this jerk to trap her into anything she would regret. She wasn’t some trophy piece he could march around and then discard after the tabloids were done with her. Plus, had this jerk taken a good look at her? She wasn’t some high profile model or stunning camera worthy actress that caught others attention. No, she was just plain old Kaya. So why would he be interested in having her for a date! Oh, she knew why!
    “I see where this is going. I’m not sleeping with you Max King. You can forget it. I’m not for sale. And for the record, I have not been sitting around for the last fifteen years thinking about you!”
    Her words sent shockwaves through him. He hadn’t expected an upper cut punch to his gut but obviously there was a pro fighter in the ring.
    “Hmm, that wasn’t a part of the proposition but if you want to add an addendum I will be more than happy to oblige.” He stated in a husky sexual tone.
    Was he flirting with her? A wave of heat washed through her causing her to flush with embarrassment.
    “No thank you Mr. King. I wouldn’t touch you if you were the last man on this Earth.” She snapped back.
    “Correction, you have touched me before!”
    His sexual comments were oozing freely off his lips. He was getting under her skin in a way no one else could.
    Enough.
    She wasn’t going to engage him another minute but she also wasn’t going to get the last word. She barked back. “That’s not what I recall.”
    “Well, I would be happy to reenact the situation, sweetheart.”
    Kaya was aggravated. His sexual tone was making her knees weak. Damn! She needed to get out of Grand Central Station. It was time to close the deal. Her fiery personality drifted back into plain sight.
    “Whatever! Max King, DO WE HAVE A DEAL?” She stated firmly with her hands on her curvy hips.
    A satisfied grin surfaced on his clean shaven face.
    “Fine, we have a deal. Anything else?”
    “Yes, one more thing, you must remain an anonymous donor. Unlike you, I am a very private person. I don’t want the public prying into my past.”
    “Okay, but since you just added an addendum to the proposition, it’s only fair I get one too.”
    “What? What type of games are you playing here Max?”
    “No games, just dinner. We haven’t seen each other in many years and I think it’s important that we show up to the gala tomorrow night being cordial with one another. So I’m adding a dinner date to the deal.”
    “Date?” She quipped.
    “Fine, outing. Call it whatever you want. I just don’t want to have an awkward moment at the event, got it!”
    Kaya crossed her arms over her chest then eyeballed him from head to toe. She hated everything about him, from his flashing pearly whites, to his designer shoes, but most importantly she hated his ability to make her red hot on the spot, even after so many years.
    “Fine! I’ll go, but I’ll pay for my own meal. I don’t want another penny of your money.”
    “I can’t agree to that! What kind of man would I be allowing you pay for your own meal?”
    “Either I pay for my meal or I don’t go. Take it or leave it Max King.” Kaya said squinting her eyes and biting down on her lower lip.
    “Fine, have it your way. Deal.”
    Seconds later, Max reached into his coat pocket, pulled out his phone and dialed his assistant Ruby. He quickly explained the situation to her and then rattled off a list of directives. His final words to Ruby were sharp and clear, “Please have all this completed by the end of the day!”
    Kaya stood there