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had before meeting her. I wished I had never left the office early that Thursday. If I had stayed late, like I usually did, I wouldn't have seen her. I would still be the Jace Rush that used women for my pleasure without thinking of them again. It was difficult to admit, even to myself, but I hadn't enjoyed a woman's body since I'd met Olivia. It was probably why I was so damned irritable. I hadn't had release in a week, not for lack of trying.
    I had even gone to the grand opening of my newest hotel I hoped to make into a chain with a supermodel I met while on business in Malan. She was stunning. I had wanted her when I'd met her in Malan, but for legal complications, I had walked away. I didn't usually consort with women who walked in my world. They were too educated. And, if I was being honest with myself, I knew they wouldn't be willing to sign my contract. They knew enough about my world to know, not everyone with money and power was as fucked up as me.
    I'd been told I liked sex rough, and after shit went down with Lexie, I even started seeing a psychologist. He recommended I have a lawyer draw up a contract to have signed before entering into a physical relationship with another individual, and because I was still paying Lexie for the 'supposed' abuse she endured by my hand. I took his advice and applied it to every sexual relationship I had since. I'd learned my lesson.
    The elevator door chimed as it rolled open. I stepped out into the foyer of the top floor and Laura smiled at me from her desk. She'd worked for me for years. After the sorry excuse of a man she had called a husband disappeared to Italy with another woman, I'd given her a raise and the position she currently held. She had two kids at home and without the pay raise she wouldn't have been able to support for them. I didn't mind though. She was always on time and she was efficient.
    "Good morning, Mr. Rush." She greeted and I nodded. "Mr. Cage would like to see you in his office when you have a moment."
    "Would he?" I growled.
    "Yes, Sir." Laura nodded. Her eyes glittered knowingly and I shook my head as I turned away from my side of the upper floor to the left where Caleb's office sat.
    I didn't bother knocking to alert him to my presence, I just twisted the knob and walked in. I was not surprised, or even fazed, by the sight that greeted my arrival. It was not yet eight a.m. and Caleb was already indulging himself with a woman. Her back was to me and her legs were spread wide. Her beige skirt was bunched up at the waist, baring tanned thighs. I fucking hoped she didn't work for me.
    Caleb lifted his face from between her legs and grinned as he wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. The woman whimpered her frustration, but Caleb didn't seem to notice.
    He patted her thigh, dismissing her. "You can leave now."
    The girl frowned, but she didn't protest as she slid off his desk and walked from the office. I waited until the door closed before moving across the office to sit in one of the white leather chairs Caleb had positioned before his desk.
    "I'm sorry you caught me having breakfast," Caleb's grin didn't falter.
    "You knew I was coming. You requested my presence, Caleb." I growled. My annoyance spiked.
    "Yes," he shifted in the high-backed chair. "I suppose I did. But I didn't think you would oblige."
    "Why not?"
    "You have been...irritable as of late." He stared at me intently and I growled under my breath. "Why?"
    "If you have nothing important to discuss, then I will be getting back to my office. I have work to do." I stood.
    "You still want her." He stated and I froze mid-step. My blood warmed in my veins as I turned to stare intently at Caleb, daring him to speak another word. He did. "Admit it, Jace."
    "Now, why would I do that?" I asked. The tone of my voice came out bitterly and I cursed internally. The last thing I needed was Caleb knowing how entirely affected I was by Olivia.
    Caleb laughed. "If you want her this bad you should just take