- She tells him to follow her. Luke discreetly drops his business card into my hand. After I made sure of my success, I leave.

- My old phone pings, when I see who it is, my face lights up.

Sam: Hey, big sis. Are you OK?

Kate: Sam. Hi.

Sam: Two weeks without a phone call, two weeks without pestering me without questions about my midterms... Don't get me wrong - I loved it hahaha. But I want to check what caused this blissful silence.

Kate: I forgot to call or text because I've got something new in my life... I finally found a job that pays well. It's only temporary, but for the time being, I'm doing great.

Sam: That's awesome! What're you doing?

Kate: Just helping a businessman sort out his convoluted affairs. Trust me, you wouldn't want to know the details.

Sam: Ugh, paperwork.

Kate: So, how is college? Are you doing well? You know you have to keep your scholarship, right?

Luke: Of course. But you won't hate me of I fail, right? I really don't want to let you down. But what if I mess up?

Kate: I'll still love you. Look, Sam... If I ever bother you too much, know that it's only because I care. But I don't want you to feel pressured.

Sam: Don't worry. I'm OK and I'm doing my best.

Kate: That's all I need to hear. Love you, bro.

Sam: Love you, too.

- For the rest of the night, I sort up my new clothes happily.

- The next afternoon, Edward texts me.

Edward: Ronan is picking you up in half an hour. Wear something new... and beautiful. I want to see that my money was well spent.

Kate: Sigh... He has no manners. But I want to impress him with my style... at least to see his jaw drops. This will definitely work!

- An hour later in Edward's club...

Ronan: I'm sorry, I have to walk you from the back entrance, but the boss wants to keep your connection to the club a secret now that you're on the club's radar.

Kate: It's alright.

- We walk through the VIP section, but since it's still early, the club is closed, and there are no guests. Ronan takes me to Edward's office, and he starts speaking as soon as I walk in.

Edward: You've successfully made contact. Good job! You might need a few fashion tips... but you're still a bombshell.

- His voice is void of any emotion, and I get the feeling he's in a bad mood.

Kate: Where's my reward?

Edward: I paid off your debt, isn't that enough?

- I get closer to him and whisper in his ears.

Kate: I thought I could get a bonus.

- He responds to my move and gets closer.

Edward: What else can I do? Perhaps another lesson?

- Edward runs his finger across my collarbone, brings his hand down to my thigh, and his thumb soon finds my sensitive spot. I want to say something, but Edward shuts me up with a kiss. He picks me up and sets me on his desk, his mouth still on mine. I spread my legs to give him better access. He puts his hands lower, and my voice becomes louder. And suddenly when we hear a nock on the door.

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