sex-me boss.

When they reached the restaurant after driving silently, James stopped and got out of the car, opening the door for Maggie, who was still sulking, and then opening it for Ivana, who had thanked him with a smile, causing Maggie to roll her eyes.

-It’s okay, now let’s go in or this is where your evening is going to end.

James turned in her direction and winked at her in a way that Ivana hadn’t seen at all. He was clearly letting her know that he was winning their stupid game.

-You can always order first, can’t you, Maggie? I think there’ll be no limit to what you can spend, given Mr Brock’s status.

James looked at the woman who’d just spoken, frowning. So she was the kind of girl who clung to rich people like leeches. He’d invited her just to hurt Maggie and he couldn’t allow her to talk to him like that.

Once inside, he pulled out the chair for each of them. Everyone had placed their order and Maggie still hadn’t asked for anything good because she had no idea what their dishes would be like, but James didn’t agree. She wasn’t eating well and he didn’t like that, which was why he’d placed the order for her.

-So, Mr Brock, may I ask what you’re doing in Ethiopia, since your big fashion house is waiting for you to take over?

-As you can see, Miss, I’m not here for a stroll, but for a specific reason, and as you can see, that specific reason is Maggie Soyer.

Maggie turned back to Ivana and gave her a hypocritical smile, which James saw clearly. She’d just scored one point, but he was about to lose her two without her realizing it.

-Are you a couple then?” asked Ivana again.

Maggie looked at James and didn’t know what to say. If she said no, Ivana would think she had free rein with James, and if she said yes, James would think she was jealous and territorial. James could see that she was in trouble and he had to save her just this once, because he could see that this Ivana girl was unbearable and even though he would have loved to get her into bed, she was the kind of girl who believed that after you’ve slept together, you’re a couple.

-Yes, we’re a couple, albeit a recent one, but as they say, no one’s place is safe,” said James, looking Maggie in the eye.

-She hesitated and James already understood.

-It means that whoever had the strength to conquer me could have me,” he said, smiling.

Maggie clenched her fists. She might not be in a relationship with James, but the fact that he was talking as if she wasn’t there, and that he was talking to his mistress, was hurting her. What exactly was she doing there, listening to them pretend she wasn’t there?

Everyone was concentrating on their place settings, but the atmosphere was icy. he didn’t like the calm Maggie she’d become. he liked the one he’d been at war with. his evening was going to be ruined because of this girl he’d invited. he’d thought he’d go ahead with his plan.

-Bon appetite mon amour.

Maggie’s heart skipped a beat as James turned his piercing gaze on her. her love? she didn’t like the sound of the nickname, but the fact that Ivana tensed up made her happy.

-Thank you and bon appetite too, my love.

He hadn’t expected her to answer, as she’d been giving him the cold shoulder. Ignoring the woman with them, he walked over to Maggie and nibbled her earlobe, which made her shudder. James had whispered to her so that only she could hear.

-So, James, Maggie’s got another three weeks and you think you’re going to be able to wait for her or get home before then? You’re a handsome man and the most coveted of the female sex, so I can understand that you don’t really have time to waste.

James clenched his fists when he saw that Ivana’s remark had touched Maggie. everyone knew him as the Don Juan of New Orleans and according to the national rankings, he was second only to Damon Dixon when he hadn’t yet met Olivia. to shut the trap of this girl who wanted to create problems between him and her she-devil at all costs, he stood up and kissed her in front of Ivana.

-You had sauce on your lips, my love.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

Maggie gave him a big smile as Ivana looked on lividly. Maggie had just had her revenge thanks to James, but she mustn’t let him manipulate her.