From Boardroom to Bedroom

Chapter 23

“Were you that focused on work you didn’t take time for yourself?”

“I want to make a name for myself,” she told him. “Personal life could always come later.”

Or now.

Nigel leaned in and slid his lips across hers. Her swift intake of breath and the increased pulse at the base of her throat only increased his need to make her feel everything she’d deprived herself of.

The fact that he was the first one to even make her think about giving herself up in such a way was more than an ego boost...it was a bloody treasure.

“So why are you here with me?”

She licked her lips and he knew the act stemmed from nerves and not some practiced ploy. “Because I can’t help myself,” she murmured honestly. “I’ve never felt drawn to someone the way I’ve been drawn to you. I know it’s not right since you’re my boss and I’ve tried to ignore what I feel.”

Nigel eased the jack

tossed it aside. “What

one arm around her lower back to hold

desired.” Her eyes dropped to his

knew all the right words to say. She raised her hand,

hint of insecurity. He’d never seen even an inkling of that in the office. She’d always been confident and strong. Even in the minor position she’d been hired for

be perfect for her. Roslyn deserved more than for him to swipe off the top of his

to respect

eyes stared back at him. He’d have given anything to rip that excuse for a dress off her body and explore her tempting curves with his eyes, his hands, his mouth, but he didn’t want to rush

Self-control was key here.

the top of his pants, but he pulled away. Confusion flashed across her face as she stared

front of her, circling her waist with his hands, and leaning in to

heated skin. “Let me make

already,” she sighed, settling deeper

her red dress back up over her shapely legs. He shifted his focus

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