Page 98 of Insatiable Park Avenue Prince

“But I don’t know, Donovan. I don’t want to get too excited and then just…” He sighed and reached for his juice. “I just don’t want to get too excited, that’s all.”

I could understand where he was coming from, especially knowing what a struggle he’d had over the last few years. But if ever there was a time to be excited, it was now. He needed to understand what a monumental opportunity this was, that Mira’s agency had the power to put him on the map in ways he never could’ve dreamed of.

“So, you’re excited about the opportunity? You’re just worried you’re going to be let down again?”

“Right.”

“Because it’s something you want?”

“Well, yeah. I’m not stupid. I know how rare it is to be seen by an agent and offered a chance to be represented by them. But I also know how quickly it can all go to shit.”

I got to my feet then took a seat on his lap and wrapped my arms around his neck. “Can I tell you something?”

“Could I really stop you?”

Nope.I was on a roll now. “You were an absolute natural on that catwalk yesterday. You have a way about you that just demands attention.”

Kelly wound his arms around my waist. “Yeah, well, you’re my boyfriend. You kind of have to feel that way.”

“I felt that way before I even knew your name. Trust me, you have thatitfactor, Kelly. I’m not sure what agency you were with before, but Mira knows her shit. She sees dozens of model portfolios daily, whether it be in person or online. I’ve never once seen her offer up a card minutes after meeting someone.”

That confident smile I knew so well crossed Kelly’s lips. “No?”

“Nope. She was mesmerized. Your presence seems to do that to people.” I ran my fingers over the back of his neck. “I know it’s scary to want something so bad, but you should be pumped about this.”

“I am.” He started to laugh. “On the inside, I’m doing fucking backflips about it.”

“Good. So youareinterested?”

“Of course I am.”

“Then this is perfect. This industry is all about networking, connections, right place, right time. And that all happened for youthisweekend.”

“You’re right.” Kelly nodded, pulling me into his arms. “I just want it so fuckingbad.”

“And there’s nothing wrong with that. The possibilities are awesome.”

“I can’t even begin to imagine. But I want to.” He kissed the top of my head, and I shifted so I could brush my lips against the side of his neck.

“Sooo... What would that mean for your other job?”

“As in…?”

I sat back in his arms. “As in Xes? If you could make a living this way, modeling. Would you continue with that? Would you want to?”

“That’s really the question, isn’t it? Xes has invested a lot of time and money into me, and the money is good. Can I just give that up in the hope that your agent finds me a job?”

I could see where he was coming from, but I also knew Mira. She wasn’t going to take on a client if she didn’t think there was something in it for her—and that something was a big, fat commission check.

“I don’t think you have anything to worry about. Plus, the check you’re going to get from yesterday will likely take care of your rent for the next three months.”

“Wait? What? I’m getting paid for that?”

“Um, yeah, and pretty well, I might add.”

The incredulous look on Kelly’s face had a laugh bubbling up out of me.

“Trust me, Mira wouldn’t take you on if she didn’t have something in mind for you to makehersome cash. But I can understand why you’re hesitant.”

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