Isabelle
I could have let myself get frustrated by his move, but that wouldn't be very fun. Instead, I decided to play this little game. It's a lot easier for me to conceal the excitement between my legs than it is for him.
I ran my fingers through my hair as I glanced at myself in the mirror one last time. I chose a lower cut blouse that showed a little cleavage and a shorter skirt. It's enough to get him going but still professional enough to go meet with a client.
"Are you ready to go meet Killian in the lobby?" Sterling shouted from the living room of the penthouse.
Walking out of the bathroom, I grabbed my bag and headed for the door. "Yup, we better get going."
Sterling stood there for a moment, those icy blue orbs looked up and down my body. I watched his throat bob as he took down a gulp of air, making it clear this little move of mine is working.
He licked his lips before his eyes met mine. "Well played."
"You know what makes it even better?" I raised a brow.
A look of curiosity washed over his face. "What?"
A devilish smirk made it's way onto my lips as I walked over to him. I grabbed his hand and placed it at the back of my thigh, guiding it up until he reached my bare ass. I figured if he knew there was nothing under my skirt that it would be that much harder for him to hold back, making this little war he started more fun.
"Fuck." He practically growled as he firmly gripped my ass.
My smirk grew wider as I removed his hand. "That's enough for now, we have a job to go do. Remember?" I shot him a wink and headed towards the door to leave the penthouse.
"Keep it up Izzy and watch what happens." His words were a mix of a warning and desire.
"Hmm, well now I'm curious… guess we'll see what happens." I seductively bit my lower lip, causing him to let out a groan.
We stepped into the elevator and once the door closed Sterling gripped my hips and turned me around. He proceeded to give my ass a firm smack before running his hand over it and giving another firm squeeze, causing jolts of excitement to shoot through my body.
I felt his breath on my skin as he ran his nose from the crook of my neck up to my ear. "I'm going to fuck you so hard once the work for today is done?"
"Is that a threat or a promise?" I ask between my heavy breaths that have been caused by all of the excitement.
He gives another smack to my ass, this time harder. "Both."
The elevator came to a stop and that's when he released me, backing away so he had the chance to adjust his cock in his pants. I watched as he did which caused the need I'm feeling for him to intensify, I want him so damn bad right now.
The doors open and he grabs my hand to lead the way out of the elevator. We spot both Killian and Eve fairly quickly. I noticed Killian talking her ear off and poor Eve doesn't look amused even the slightest.
"Killian." Sterling's voice was stern with him as we approached. "Are you hitting on my assistant again?"
"No." Killian was quick to respond. "Just telling Eve here about all the cool things that there are here in Atlanta."
"Well, let's get going." Sterling instructed. "I don't want to keep Mr. King waiting."
Without another word Sterling led the way out of the hotel doors. There was a car waiting for us and we all got inside. When we were all settled the car began to head off for our destination.
It didn't take long to reach the building with King written in big letters at the top. The car came to a stop and the four of us got out. Sterling and Killian led the way while Eve and I followed behind them. Both of the men looked serious and intimidating, making it clear they weren't leaving this building without the answer they wanted.
Mr. King's assistant was quick to greet us and lead the way upstairs to the meeting room. Mr. King stood as we entered and proceeded to shake Sterling and Killian's hands. He's a tall man with dark hair and dark eyes. I can tell he's a little older than Sterling but not by much.
I took my seat next to Killian and Eve took her's with Sterling. Over the course of the next hour I took notes as I observed the discussion going on. Damon asked me to write up a summary of how things go and send it over to Stacey.
From the looks of it, everything was going well. The three men here at the table were talking and seemed to be enjoying themselves. They went over the contract and Mr. King brought up where he had his concerns. Sterling had no problem addressing them and there were a few compromises they had decided to make.
When the meeting was over the contract had not been signed yet. There were the changes that needed to be adjusted so that it could. Mr. King and Sterling set up a time for tomorrow so that we could all meet again for everything to be finalized.
"It was a pleasure meeting with you Mr. Tipton." Mr. King shook Sterling's hand.
"Likewise." Sterling grinned as I walked over and joined his side.
Mr. King shifted his attention to me now, the smile on his lips grew. "Isn't this Mr. River's assistant?"
"Yes." Sterling gripped my hand as he answered Mr. King. "She also happens to be my girlfriend though."
"It's nice to meet you." Mr. King's dark eyes didn't leave me as he brought my free hand up to his lips and placed a kiss on it.
"Nice to meet you as well." I forced my smile to appear genuine.
Truthfully, there's something in my gut telling me not to trust this man. In those dark eyes I can pick up that there's something sinister within them. I'll be polite long enough for this deal to be made but it's only right to let Sterling know about this feeling I have once we're out of here.
Mr. King turned his attention to Sterling. "Why don't the two of you join me for dinner tonight? It'll allow for me and you to get to know each other a little more, especially if we're going to be working with each other."
"Okay." Sterling nodded. "Have your assistant send all the details over to mine."
"Sounds good." Mr. King was clearly pleased with Sterling's response. "I'll see you both later then."
I couldn't help but gulp as he left the room. There's definitely something off about him.