Oscar swirled the smoky remnants of his scotch, eyes narrowing as the ice cubes clinked against the heavy crystal tumbler. Beside him on the plush leather sofa, Natalie, the stunning brunette escort he'd hired, shifted with obvious discomfort.
"You're being awfully rude, ignoring me like this when you're paying a fortune for my company," she said with a pouty look, tracing a perfectly manicured hand round his thigh. "I thought you wealthy types valued getting your money's worth?"
Oscar didn't so much as glance her way, tapping out the last few keystrokes on his laptop with disdain. "The amount I'm paying you is pocket change. Unless you plan on being useful, I suggest you keep quiet."
A sharp knock at the door cut off Natalie's annoyed reaction. Pushing himself off the sofa, Oscar stro
