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“Funny, I thought you’d be taller.” My mind was busy formulating a strategy. Assessing potential weapons, defenses, and tactics.
“Did you? And here I thought our first meeting would be more civil.”
“Happy to disappoint.”
A wry smile split his face. “My sweet, sweet Jinx, we could exchange barbs all evening. But I’d rather get down to business. And then later perhaps we can have some fun.” The sudden zeal in his eyes unsettled me.
“Fine, let’s talk business.”
“You don’t seem enthusiastic about my offer. Why?”
“For one, I don’t like being threatened. Two, I don’t like men who treat women like property. And three, I don’t like your ugly face.”
“Ah, back to exchanging insults. How droll.” He picked up a folder from his desk. “Tell me, are you familiar with the name Liam Patrick O’Ca
