375 Drafting contracts (1/2)

While Liz and Mia enjoyed their time at the spa with other girls, Brianna was in her office, meeting with an important client who is currently sitting on the opposite side of her desk from her.

”Is there anything else I can do for you Mr. Reynolds?”, Brianna asked while eyeing her secretary who was collecting papers from the desk that need to be copied and stored in their archive.

”There are a few more things, but considering the time… maybe we can discuss them over lunch? Conveniently, I have a reservation in a restaurant only a few blocks from here. My treat.”, Quentin said with a charming smile that made Brianna's secretary blush even though he didn't look her way.

The secretary didn't want to stare, but she can't help it, alright? Quentin Reynolds has all kinds of steamy rumors about him, and he is very handsome. Her hands were shaky and she was sure that if he looks at her, she will drop everything she is holding onto... and maybe even her panties come off.

Brianna and Quentin didn't meet to dilly-dally and flirt. They were really working.

All this was part of Quentin's plan to kick out his parents from Reynolds Publishing and to fully take leadership of his company.

A little background first…

As Max and Quentin discussed, about one week ago, Max delivered what he promised.

Quentin got reports on directors and shareholders in his company from Max. After that, Max and Quentin came up with various tactics to get full control of Reynolds Publishing.

Quentin and his parents are about equal in terms of influence, and Quentin needed to tip the scales in his favor so that his parents don't ruin the company as retaliation. Quentin believes that his parents would destroy their company just to spite him.

For a few people from the reports, Quentin had proof that they were misusing their position, and Quentin dealt with them first, paying them off (with the addition of lawsuits and threats of retaliation), and taking their stocks or positions. For directors that vacated their positions, Quentin promoted people who are loyal to him. It all happened in a matter of days and his parents were unable to react, yet.

Brianna offered to help, and that is why Quentin is here. They drafted a number of contracts between Reynolds Publishing and Harper Investments that will help Quentin kick out his parents from the company.

Brianna knows that she should not mix work and private life, but those two people (aka Quentin's parents) looked down on her and treated her like she is not important, and Brianna could not wait to get back at them. These contracts are risky, but if things work out, the deals will be profitable and that will be good for the business also.

Back to the present…

Brianna plastered a smile on her face before addressing her secretary: ”Malory, when you handle those papers, you are free to go to lunch. I expect that you prepare reports from the last six months in time for my 2 PM meeting. I want to be ready with solid data when I face our clients.”

Malory stiffened. ”Six months? I thought we need only for the last quarter, and that is three…”

”I said six.”, Brianna interrupted her. ”Maybe you would hear the right number if you are focused on work instead of gaping around. If you need more time, I suggest you work over lunch and if that is not enough then… I will find someone who can do it.”

Malory swallowed hard and spoke swiftly: ”Yes, Miss Harper. I will get on it right away, Miss Harper.” And then she scurried out of Brianna's office.

Quentin's face broke into a vicious grin when the door closed behind the flustered secretary. He loves when Brianna is bossy, but he had to ask: ”Was that necessary?”

Brianna's glare moved to Quentin. ”How would you handle your secretary that is ogling at me?”

”She was only sneaking glances.”

”It was inappropriate and the fact that you are mine only makes her offense graver. She is lucky I said six instead of twelve months.”

Quentin smiled to the point of his cheeks hurting. Ah, his fiery Goddess claimed him as hers! This will never get old!

He licked his lips slowly. ”So, are you on for lunch?'

Brianna was unable to break the eye contact. ”What do you have on your mind?”

”You. On this desk. Right now.”

Brianna's breath hitched. Quentin is shameless, but… she does not dislike it.

”Lock the door…”, Brianna said as she got out of her chair.

Quentin didn't wait for Brianna to say it twice, and he didn't want to give her a chance to change her mind. Every time he approached her in a work setting, she would refuse while saying that work and their relationship should not mix, but this… he is already so aroused that he is walking funny.

Quentin locked the door and turned around on his heel. He inhaled sharply at the sight of Brianna's behind that was stretching the fabric of her pencil skirt as she leaned over her desk.

Brianna bit her lower lip, and her heart rate was increasing every time she heard the sound of Quentin's footsteps as he approached her.