Legally Bound (23 page)

“Is
this really necessary? I could try some new programs, do a little more
advertising.”

“You’re
misunderstanding. It’s not for lack of effort.” Evan’s head tilted in a
sympathetic gesture. “Certainly you can understand how some women might feel
intimidated by your…assets.”

Bianca
glanced over her sleek corset and snug skirt, frowning. To her, the notion
actually sounded absurd. She had shortcomings and flaws just like anyone else,
things she would change about herself if she could, and she sure as hell
wouldn’t put herself in the same solar system as the word intimidating.

“I’m
sorry, but I have to agree.” Caitlyn nibbled her lower lip. “The first time we
met, I nearly choked on my tongue, thinking about Evan working so closely with
such a beautiful woman.”

Bianca
forced a smile. She appreciated the compliment coming from a beauty like
Caitlyn, but it wasn’t helping her cause.

“Isn’t
Cade busy with his own classes?”

“Ah,
you’d be surprised how persuasive I can be. Isn’t that right, sweetheart?” Evan
arched a dark eyebrow and Caitlyn’s cheeks immediately flushed. His influence
over her was so obvious—he ruled her body, commanded it with the most simple of
gestures. Before Bianca could stop it, the green monster inside her reared its
ugly head again.

“So,”
Evan tapped the file folder on his desk, “if everything goes as planned, he’ll
be giving Halo his notice this week.”

“What
do you mean, if everything goes as planned?”

“He
wanted me to arrange a meeting with you, make sure you’re both on the same page
before anything’s set in stone. The idea didn’t sound unreasonable.”

With
two sets of curious eyes pinned on her, Bianca plastered on the most charming
smile she could manage even though she felt as if her class was being ripped
away from her and handed off to someone else. “Whatever you think will improve
the classes.”

“Good.”
Evan rose from his chair and snaked an arm around Caitlyn’s slender waist.
“He’s expecting you at his studio in half an hour.”

“Half
an hour?”

“Problem?”

“No.
No, of course not. It just doesn’t leave me time to run home and change.”

“I
hardly see Cade Sinclair disapproving of your outfit.” He grinned. “Keep me
posted.”

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