he saw her still picking her way up.
“Sorry about that. I seem to have forgotten my manners this evening.”
“I suppose that’s to be expected when you’re forced to play escort to a woman you don’t even like,” she said, trying to make light of the situation.
Nick smiled, purposely letting his gaze drift down to her cleavage. “I like you fine. In fact, if you agree to give up the Goddess account, I’ll make sure we have a lovely evening.”
Jessie pulled her wrap more tightly around her shoulders. “Not a chance, bud.”
He shrugged. “All right, then. I’ll escort you to the table and then you’re on your own.”
“Fine by me,” she said shortly.
He held the door open, sweeping his arm out with false gallantry. “After you.”
Seeing the mockery in his eyes, she straightened her spine, held her head high, and stepped through into the ballroom beyond.
She didn’t need him, no matter how sexy he was. She had all of New York’s advertising elite waiting to be wrapped around her little finger.
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