The Clients: A Forbidden Romance (Forbidden Fantasies Book 5) by S.E. Law

Author:S.E. Law [Law, S.E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-09-02T16:00:00+00:00

11

Michelle

I stare at my phone screen for several moments, my heart pounding loudly in my chest, my breathing ragged.

I’d almost forgotten about him.

Almost, but not quite. Despite how much I detest Jensen Draper, I’m here now, sitting by the pool next to a multi-million dollar mansion in a cute bikini because of him.

I guess I should answer. My top lip curls involuntarily at the thought. I pull a silky kimono on and wrap it tightly around my body. Even though Jensen won’t be able to see me, the mere thought of talking to him while dressed so provocatively makes my skin crawl.

I answer. “Hello?” To my relief, my voice sounds steady, if slightly soft.

“Ah, Michelle, good morning.” Even over the phone, Jensen’s voice is oily and irksome.

“Mr. Draper,” I answer coldly, hoping my tone is just blasé enough.

“I’m calling to check in, see how things are going,” he hisses. “Are the clients happy?” As I hear Jensen’s voice, I can’t help but think about how badly his breath always smells.

Don’t vomit, don’t vomit, I repeat to myself. To Jensen, I merely answer, “It’s going fine. I appreciate your call.”

“Please, Miss Sutton,” Jensen’s sibilant tone is lizard-like. “More details. Are you to their liking? Are they treating you … ahem, like their pet?”

What the hell is wrong with this man? I shudder, suddenly feeling cold despite the heat coming from the sunshine overhead. Why would he say something like that? It’s almost derogatory, being called a “pet.” I manage to keep my voice calm.

“I don’t think it’s any of your business,” I tell the creepy man in a clipped voice.

“Oh, it is my business, missy.” There’s a distinct threat woven into Jensen’s tone now. “Remember: whatever the Costas brothers want, you do it. Kinky shit, drugs, whips and chains, whatever. You obey them, and you keep them happy. You owe me, and you’d better not forget it.”

Before I can respond, Jensen abruptly ends the call. I sit stock-still, staring dumbfounded at my phone and trying to wrap my mind around how nasty my former boss just was. What the fuck was that about?

“Miss?” I’m startled from my processing by the butler’s voice. “Are you quite well?”

I touch my flushed cheeks and realize that my face must be betraying my emotion. “Yes, I’m fine, just had an unexpected call is all.”

“Can I be of service in any way?” the kindly old man asks me.

I smile at him from across the pool and shake my head. “No, but thank you.”

“Very well. Your lunch is ready and being set up on the veranda as we speak.”

“Thank you.” I stand up, my legs shaking ever so slightly beneath me. I hate that Jensen can get to me like this, I think as I swallow the last of my daiquiri. I grab my phone and book and stroll to the veranda, hoping that lunch will help settle my stomach.

As I dig into the delicious meal, I can’t help but feel frustrated by Jensen.

He’s got it all wrong, I think angrily.

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