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“We really should connect because I have some stories to share, and it would be good to talk to someone who knows what I’m going through.”

“Tara is always saying she’s damned if she does the right thing, and she’s damned if she doesn’t. She has been on her job for so long, and then she gets a new boss out of the blue, and now she can’t do anything right.” Shayla picks up her fork and puts the yam in her mouth. “Tara has this site she goes on to vent. I think it will help you too.

I smile. “Really? What’s the name of the chat room?”

“It’s calledBoss Be Damned. And it’s a place where women who are having problems with their bosses can come and vent. It’s called BBD for short.” Shayla giggles and winks.

“Hm, I already love the name. I like the idea of venting about my boss assholes like I’m feeling better already. We can empower each other to survive each day.”

“I’m glad I could help my friend.”

“I wish I would have known about this site sooner because I have some things to get off my chest about Mister Bossy Pants.”

Shayla laughs even harder. “I think this site will be a hit with people working for asshole bosses.”

“Yes, because there are more boss-holes out there than we can imagine,” I reply and scoop a helping of mashed potatoes, shoving them in my mouth. Their taste was nearly as gratifying as my self-satisfaction. I couldn’t be more excited to start venting on the BBD chatroom site.

CHAPTER 10

Sterling

I

know I’ve been giving Ayana a hard time. I admire her because anyone else would have quit by now. My length hardens beneath my slacks, just thinking about how she comes out swinging with every obstacle I set before her. I lose myself in fantasies of the countless ways I could please her. My memories ignite with the delicate smell of her eucalyptus-and-mint perfume.If she was here now, I would eat whipped cream from—

“I’m all finished with the Carlyle contract, Sterling,” says the new assistant, Lux, as she opens my office door. “I emailed you the paperwork. Can I do anything else for you?” As she closes the door behind her, she passes the tip of her tongue over her injection-filled, red-painted lips.

I sit at my desk. “No, that will be all for now.” I flash her a charming smile and look back at my computer screen.

I can feel her eyes on me as she hovers by the door. This new assistant—who I hired to elicit a reaction from Ayana—has been relentless in her pursuit of trying to get me in her bed. I make it a point to show her my disinterest when we’re alone. She knows the rules of the no-fraternization policy. I only put on a show of interest in Lux when Ayana is near. I want to make my sweet Ayana think I’m sleeping with the younger woman. I never used to play these kinds of amateurish games before, but Ayana brings out the worst of the worst in me.

“Are you sure?” Lux takes a couple of flirtatious steps closer, cat walking in her four-inch heels. “We—”

There is a knock at the door, and in walks Ayana without an invitation to come in.

I cast my glance over at Ayana, and my heart seizes. With each day that passes, she gets more beautiful. Her glowing, brown skin makes my fingers twitch and my mouth water. I want to caress every inch of her skin with my hands and lips. I want her pussy juices flowing on my tongue. I want my cock stuffed between her delectable lips. The thought of Ayana beingownedby me makes me hard as granite.

I break out of the lusty grasp she has on me and snap out, “Did I ask you to enter?”

“No, but—”

I give her a stern look. “Next time, wait for my permission.”

“Yes, sir, Sterling.” Ayana’s brown eyes narrow on me, then she turns her attention to Lux. She bites her bottom lip. “I’m so sorry if I interrupted something, but the courier is waiting for your signature on the Myers contract,” she holds out some papers in her hand.

I get myself under control before standing, walking around my desk, and leaning against the edge closest to the ladies. “You see how Lux has already turned in her paperwork?” I put my hand on a file behind me, which may or may not have been Lux’s work.

Lux lights up at the praise. This newer assistant has nothing on my incredible Ayana. As a younger woman, Lux doesn’t hold a candle to Ayana’s radiant beauty and experience. I’d had a dozen like Lux, but I’d never experienced a night like when Ayana rocked my world. And every single day, she has worked her ass off to display just what an indispensable worker she truly is. But I can’t let her know that. Not if my plan is going to work.

Ayana waltzes towards me, extending the paperwork to me. “I’ll do better next time.” This has become her go-to catchphrase when I’m being a jackass. “Will you sign the contract, please, sir?”

Every time she calls mesir, my blood ignites with passionate hellfire. Heart pounding, I decline to take the paperwork, instead crossing my arms. “You can put the papers in my inbox.” I nod towards the basket on my desk. “Lux and I were having a one-on-one when you interrupted.”

“But, sir, the courier—”

“It can wait.”

“With all due respect, sir—”

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