Page 74 of The Ties That Bind
Brie stared at the phone with trepidation. “I don’t want to go through that humiliation again, Sir.”
“You weren’t the one humiliated, my dear. The person who made the offer is the one who was turned down.”
Of course, Sir was right. She held all the cards because she wasn’t desperate to make the deal.
Tingles of providence suddenly coursed through Brie when she recalled a conversation she’d had with Sir during Kinky Eve, last year. At the time she had mentioned wanting to donate the money from her documentary to the Tatianna Legacy Center in Sir’s honor—a million dollars to be exact.
A smile played on her lips, realizing she had the perfect opportunity to make that dream a reality.
Not only could this documentary open the minds of people all over the world, but it could also make a significant difference in the lives of the young women at Rytsar’s Center.
Getting out of bed, Brie quickly tiptoed out of the room before answering it. “Hello?”
“Good morning, Mrs. Davis. I’m calling to inform you that we will be arriving at nine this morning to go over the conditions we discussed.”
“So, you’ve agreed to let me have the final say over the film?”
“You have been granted that privilege, yes.”
Brie smiled, thankful her benefactor respected her enough to grant the stipulation. Knowing that gave her the courage to lay it all on the line.
“Mr. Cummings, I have another condition.”
“Mrs. Da—” he protested.
“It isn’t open for negotiation. Rather than waste your time, it’s best that you know it now.”
He said nothing in response.
“Mr. Cummings?”
“Go on,” he muttered irritably.
“The first million from my percentage will be donated to the Tatianna Legacy Center.”
“Thefirstmillion?” he scoffed.
“Yes.”
“You realize you will never see a cent yourself if we agree to that.”
“I don’t care as long as the girls benefit from the film.”
He growled. “This unnecessarily complicates things.”
“Is that a no, then?” Brie pressed.
“I will postpone the meeting until I hear word back,” he stated tersely. “Good day, Mrs. Davis.”
Brie walked back into the bedroom and set the phone on the nightstand. When she curled up against Sir, he wrapped an arm around her, pulling her closer.
“What did Mr. Cummings have to say?” he murmured in her ear.
“I added a new stipulation.” She giggled softly. “He’s not happy…but is looking into it.”
He nuzzled her neck before biting her lightly. “My goddess.”
Brie smiled, drifting off into an easy sleep.
