Chapter Seventeen
TemptedAt half-past-twelve, they went out of the bookstore/coffee shop and walked across the street to the bistro where they were supposed to have the meeting. He wanted to drink a glass or two of Portland’s finest brews before meeting Tom—their managing consultant in Portland—and his clients.
“I was supposed to meet with just Tom last night then head back to Seattle this morning, but then yesterday he strongly suggested I also meet with his clients. That’s why I need you.”
“For what, exactly?” Rhonda was still in a flirtatious mood. She couldn’t turn it off just like that, especially after she knew she had an incriminating effect on him. He didn’t let himself be baited; he offered a smile. He had handled things like this in the past, all his executive assistants had a
