Page 303 of Forbidden Billionaires: Vol. 1
Saturday
"Well that wasn't awkward at all," Rob said as he leaned down and hugged me.
"So everyone did hear?" I asked. I had talked to almost everyone and escaped to the kitchen to catch my breath. I wasn't as good at parties as James was. Networking wasn't something I was good at. And I had just embarrassed myself in front of all my friends and a few people I'd probably consider more of acquaintances. They'd probably remain acquaintances now.
"That you were about to give James head to extract information from him? Oh, yeah, everyone heard that," he said as he let me out of his embrace and handed me a drink.
I laughed. "Well, no one's mentioned it but you. Not everyone has as dirty of a mind as you."
"Or you." He winked at me. "How was lunch with my parents?"
"They canceled again."
"You're kidding. They're really holding out."
"Holding out for what?"
"James to change his mind, I guess."
Right.My biggest fear was that they'd just start throwing women at James that were way more suitable to be their daughter in law. I looked down at the drink Rob had given me. "What is this?"
"Trust me, you'll like it."
"You're not roofieing me, are you?"
He laughed. "The girl my brother is about to marry? I would never."
"I never believe anything you say, you know."
"That's how I prefer it. But it's just a sex on the beach. If you'd prefer the actual thing, I think we could arrange that, though."
"I'll take the drink. Are you still enjoying living on campus?" I took a sip of my drink. It was sweet, but very strong.
"Of course. That's a ridiculous question. I'm living the dream."
"Taking advantage of innocent young women?"
"What, like you?" He smiled at me. "Shagging your professor wasn't so innocent, Penny."
"Is Rob harassing you again?" Bee said and leaned against the kitchen counter next to me.
Rob laughed and looked down at his watch. "Is it time for me to move on to you already?"
"You can focus on Penny tonight," Bee said. "It's her big day. Congrats, again," she said and squeezed my arm.
"Thanks, Bee."
"And congrats on the new job too. James just told us about it."
"Did he?" I looked over at James. He was sitting on the couch next to Mason. As if he could feel my stare, he turned away from Mason and smiled at me. He raised his left eyebrow and lifted his glass slightly. Mason laughed beside him and gestured for Rob to join them.
"I've been summoned," Rob said. "I'll let you two ladies talk. I'll be back when you're done that drink, Penny. You won't even beable to resist me." He walked over to the couch and plopped himself between Mason and James.
I looked down at the drink. He was joking right? "On a scale of one to ten, how likely is it that this drink has a roofie in it?"
Bee laughed. "Like fifty."
"That's what I thought." I pushed it aside and grabbed a glass of champagne off a tray that a waiter was walking around with. "Okay, so I have a question for you. What's it like working with Mason?"
