“Did you know I was going to be the one doing your audit?”she interrupts. “When we met on the flight… did you know?”
Arnold is still watching our verbal volley with obvious joy. Allhe needs is a bucket of popcorn and he’d be set. But as muchas I’d like to continue toying with Belle, I do need to talk toher.
“Leave us, Arnold,” I say, waving my hand lazily towards thedoor. “Ms. Dowan and I have unfinished business to discuss.”
He slumps with disappointment, but hurries out of the room.He knows all too well that I expect my orders to be obeyedwithout question.
The moment the door is closed, Belle steps closer to my desk.“What kind of sick game is this?” she hisses.
“Game?” I lean back in my chair, enjoying the view. Thewoman really is stunning. I’ve
