ave a subtle nod toward the bar. Thea hesitated, glaring at Johnatha

the velvet sofa opposite Elena. He crossed his long le

, elegant fingers tapping a slow, rhythm

ing that photo was a cheap

le vibrated in his chest. A dangerous glint flashed in

scent of his woodsy cologne and raw, masculine heat washed over her,

ng," Johnathan said softly, his eyes locked on her lips. "Bu

r martini glass. Her knuckles turned whi

Chase Capital's stock is doing perfectly

t jacket and pulled out a folded term sheet-a concise, two-page summary of

id, the words falling from

d as she stared at the man known as the

It detailed a complete separation of personal assets, but

ong enough to kill the scandal and force the market to ral

ds moving with sudden violence as she ripped the term sheet cleanly in hal

yes blazing with fury. "This is just your excuse to s

ment vanished. He reached across the table, his large

e sudden physical contact sent a jolt of electrici

oice dropping to a lethal, quiet register. "I have a dozen ways

face inches from his, her eyes defiant. "The

thick with a suffocating, violent tension. Neith

ened. He let her hand go. The corner of hi

jacket, instantly regaining hi

at your shareholder meeting, you are go

his broad back disappearing

as she dragged in air. She looked down at her wrist. The

he table. "What did h

off the table and shoved it violent

her voice trembling with adrenali