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first, then turns to face me. He motions for me to sit and I can barely command my legs to move. Not only is he incredible looking, his office is breathtaking with huge windows and amazing views of New York. Even though I bought a brand new suit for the occasion, I suddenly feel very out of place here.
    “Wait for me in The Garden, Amanda. You know how I expect you so don’t disappoint me,” he says, his words demanding and sharp. He snaps his phone shut and smiles at me, causing something deep inside me to twitch.
    “You must be Alexa Drake,” he says and extends his hand for me to shake.
    I reach out to shake it and he holds my hand in his, just a moment too long. “Yes, I’m Alexa.”
    “So,” he says, releasing my hand and sitting back in his large leather chair, “tell me why I should hire you. And don’t feed me all the bullshit canned responses. I want to hear what you can do for me and Patrick Collins Media.”
    I jump in my skin just a little. I had read about how blunt he was, but it was something else to experience it. I knew I had to show him I was competent enough for the position.
    “Well, Mr. Patrick, you should hire me because I’m willing to be whatever you need me to be. I am completely moldable. I am thirsty for knowledge, and starving for your expertise. I am willing to work as many hours as needed to gain the experience I want and need. I’ll do whatever you ask of me.”
    He raises his eyebrows and smiles and I feel my knees literally shake. Did I say the right thing?
    “Those are exceptional qualities to have, Miss Drake. Just the sort of thing I seek in an assistant. I will pay you well, but you will work hard. I’m demanding and I expect perfection. If you do as I say, you will be rewarded beyond your expectations.”
    For a moment, I’m not sure he is only talking about the assistant position. He stands and my eyes follow him as walks behind my chair, saying nothing. The proximity of his presence is both distracting and alluring. I inhale softly to enjoy his masculine scent. I know exactly whose face I’ll be picturing tonight when I take care of myself. It might be dangerous to work for a man this fine.
    “I like you, Alexa. There’s something about you–a quality that’s been missing in the applicants that have come in here. Tell me though, are you sure you are prepared to work for me? Maybe you haven’t heard what a demanding prick I can be.”
    I decide I need to show him I can handle him. I stand and turn around so I can look him in the eyes. Even though he must be a half a foot taller than me, I stretch my neck up to meet the intense gaze of his black eyes.
    “Mr. Patrick, I’ve heard of your reputation and it doesn’t scare me. I want to work for someone who knows exactly what they want. I am 100% prepared to fill your every need. Your complete satisfaction is my only goal.”
    He smiles then and steps just a half inch closer to me, forcing me to hold my breath. I’m suddenly thankful there is a chair between us.
    “I can see that,” he says. “You’ve got the job. I look forward to your training.” For just a second he seems like he is going to kiss me, which is, of course, a ridiculous thought. What would this incredible man want with me? Abruptly, he moves away from me and back behind his desk. “You’ll receive a call from human resources with your official offer and start date.” He looks up and smiles. “It was a pleasure, Miss Drake.”
    “Thank you, Mr. Patrick,” I murmur as I show myself out of his office. Back on the sidewalk, I finally allow myself to breathe. I have a feeling I’m about to be in for quite the adventure.

    Damn. She knows she will fuck Scott tonight. Worse, she knows she will submit to him. Anything he wants, he can have.
    Alexa picks up her phone to call for her car. Oswald won’t be expecting to pick her up sooner than five-thirty.
    “Miss Drake, how can I help you?” Oswald answers.
    “I need you to pick me up in ten