Page 109 of Courting Gossip (Courting)
‘Good, because he’s one of my best friends. Maybe we can double date.’
Brody glanced at the pretty brunette. ‘Does she know?’
Genieve smiled. ‘Take it easy. Dane never had an exclusive contract, and she was his last client.’
‘Why does she look familiar?’
‘Congressman Hatcher’s daughter.’
He shook his head. ‘I am going to make so much money off you.’
The food was delicious, and soon everyone was full. The party moved inside when Casey mentioned the pinball games, and people moved up to the man cave. The men’s eyes lit up when they discovered the male nirvana. The women were more stuck-up until Lilah challenged Nina to a game of Pac-Man. Genieve was amazed when the competition turned real. Both of them were good.
She surveyed the room for a target. ‘Jason, have you ever played darts?’
Darien went into a fit, and Rielle quickly pulled him across the room to the Xbox games.
If there ever was a competitor, it was the former professional athlete. For once, Genieve met her match. She kept the game close, but in the end, he pulled out a win. ‘I’ll get you next time,’ she said, losing gracefully.
‘You’re not just a pretty face, Red.’
Genieve felt Brody move up behind her and his arms slid around her waist. ‘Are you having a good time?’ he asked.
‘The best.’
‘You’re going to be a great boss,’ he said. ‘They love you.’
She rubbed the back of his hand. ‘We’re going to make this work.’
‘Yeah, we are.’ He kissed her ear.
Genieve saw Jasmine hovering in the corner of her vision, and she reached out a hand. ‘Hi, Jazz. Are you having a good time?’
‘So much. Thank you for inviting me.’
‘Did you need something?’
‘Actually, could I…’ She glanced at Brody. ‘Could I have a moment of your time?’
‘Sure.’ Brody patted Genieve’s side. ‘I think Morgan needs to be schooled in Call of Duty.’
‘You’re kidding, right?’ the tough cop said, accepting the challenge.
Genieve pulled Jasmine over to the side, but saw the woman glance around hesitantly. ‘Let’s go down by the fireplace,’ she suggested.
They descended the spiral staircase to the living room below. The laughter and conversation spilled out of the overhead loft, but it wouldn’t bother them. It was private on the main floor.
Genieve turned on the fireplace and sat down on the sofa. ‘What can I do for you?’
The pretty black girl with the beautiful ringlets chose the lounge chair across from her. ‘Well, I don’t think Nina would be surprised by this, but I didn’t get a chance to ask her before the company switched hands.’
Genieve quickly thought through all the discussions she’d had with Nina. They’d wanted to have a smooth handover, but she couldn’t remember them talking about anything related to Jasmine.
‘So ask me,’ she said.
‘I know I haven’t been escorting for Luxxor very long, but I enjoy attending all the events and meeting people.’
‘Your clients like you, too.’
