Page 5 of Sexy Bodyguard

I nod. “I’m strong too. I had to be so I could defend my client against some formidable men. I know my height is misleading, but even at 5’6, I can bench and squat 225 pounds.”

That raises those devil-arched brows of his. “I’d love to see that. That skirt is deceptive, hiding those powerful legs. I assume I can verify that?”

“How much do you weigh?” I ask him, knowing I could easily lift him off his feet. But still, I’d like to gauge how much effort it takes to prove my strength. I enjoy showing men that I can overpower them with the drop of a hat.

Aiden laughs. “There’s no way in hell I’m going to let you throw me over your shoulders to squat me. No. If either one of us lifts the other, it will be me lifting you to sit?—”

...to sit on his cock...

My mind’s a dirty place to be right now. Men giving me attention isn’t abnormal. Aiden’s wanton gaze isn’t abnormal, but it would get in the way of me doing my job. I don’t want the distraction, but Aiden looks like he might be worth it. At least while I’m searching for a new job.

He stops speaking, and I’m sure he notices my flushed cheeks as images of him doing just that flood my mind. Now, I can’t stop imagining him lifting me on that desk and doing God-knows-what to me in this office. The conflicting emotions riling the pent-up sexual tension inside of me increase every minute I’m alone with him.

Aiden clears his throat and runs his fingers through his hair, causing a few strands to fall out of place in a way that’s too sexy to ignore. A slight whimper escapes my throat, but I shake it off and straighten my posture.

I shift the conversation to ease my desire for him. “You’ve been the CEO of Apex International for over a decade, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and rumored to bring in nearly a billion dollars in annual revenue. What exactly does your company do? And do its operations give you any enemies that might want to kidnap Jeremy?”

“We specialize in a few areas, but the main one is corporate mediation regarding mergers and acquisitions. Our company basically sets the terms in hostile takeovers to make them less hostile.”

“And that nets over a billion dollars in profit?”

He shrugs, lacing his fingers together on his desk. “It’s a portion of our revenue, yes, but the consultant fees on those deals comewith other perks. Stocks, options, and information that we’ve been able to capitalize on.”

“Sounds like insider trading,” I blurt out but clamp my mouth shut.

“Those are dirty words in this office, Lana. I’m no criminal, but I’m not exactly a superhero either. I’m considerate when I exploit the weaknesses of other businesses to my company’s benefit. I like to think of it as necessary growing pains for other corporations.”

“That brings me back to my previous question, Mr. Archer. Have any of those corporations with those growing pains become a pain in the ass?” My mind immediately drifts to him, bringing pain to my ass with a slap from those massive hands.

Shit. I have to stop thinking about him like this, especially if he’s shaping up to be my new boss.

“You’ll have all the information you need to do your job, Lana, once you’re vetted for this position.”

“What’s the position exactly?” I ask him.

On my knees?

My back?

Against the wall?

Aiden nods. “I’d like you to come on?—”

Your tongue? I’d love to.

“I’m sorry, what was that?” I ask him to get my mind back into the conversation.

“I’d like you to come on as my head of personal security. Once I have your background check on my desk later, you’ll be salaried and able to pick your team. You'll have access to my security resources to hire whoever you feel is suitable.”

“What’s my budget?”

“You’ll have as much money as you need to protect my son. I’m sending our meeting notes to HR now. Everything should run smoothly when you head down there.”

I nod. “Thank you. Can I ask that I surveil you and Jeremy for the next week to get an idea of the kind of people I’d need to hire?”

“Of course.”

“Where’s Jeremy now?”

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