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evil overlord. Turning to face him fully, she found her smile growing more sincere. “I was scared you had backed out on us.”
    Much like the first time she’d met him, Josh was dressed head to toe in black. The silk shirt reflected the beams from the pot lights above head, making interesting patterns across the fabric. The pants were form-fitting, hugging his large thighs and making his legs appear even longer and more powerful than before. He was handsome in a way that nearly overwhelmed her. All muscles and angles, making it difficult to picture how they would fit together.
    Not like she could with Paul.
    “I wouldn’t dream of it. Where do you want me to put Boobs?”
    A few of the staff close to her snickered until Josh leveled them with a stare.
    Her face grew hot. “Sorry. That’s my brother’s nickname for the cake. It kind of stuck.”
    “Let me help. I have a table for her out in the main room.” He pointed to two guys who took over wheeling the cart. “I’ll make sure you have final say over the placement.”
    “I can do it—”
    “You’ve put an incredible amount of effort into the event. Paul told me you did most of the food without assistance.” Josh placed a hand against the small of her back. “I want you to enjoy yourself tonight. Let my staff take care of everything else.”
    Before she realized where he was taking her, Josh had led her to the catwalk above the main club area. People had already begun to arrive and Sadie couldn’t help but stare at the crowd below.
    “Why do I get the feeling Paul asking me to come to cater tonight was a bit of a bait and switch?”
    “Because you are an intelligent woman.”
    “Josh, I don’t feel right about this. I’m not a member of the club and you’re paying me to make sure everything goes smoothly.” Sadie tried to hug herself, only to have Josh take her hands in his and kiss the backs of them.
    “Tonight’s event is only for select customers. These are some of my most loyal friends from over the years. I want them to relax and give them a night they won’t soon forget as a thank-you.” Josh released her and leaned on the railing, smiling. “I’ll hold a more open event for the general club membership another night.”
    “That doesn’t have anything to do with me, though.”
    “Not directly.”
    Sadie shivered, goose bumps prickling her skin. It was weird being in her near-naked state out in public. A quick inspection of the sparse crowd told her she was more dressed than several of the members, almost overdressed in some ways. It would have been worse arriving in her dress pants and blouse as she’d originally intended.
    Being this close to Josh had Sadie’s emotions confused. She couldn’t deny her attraction to him—shit, he was nearly perfect to look at. But she couldn’t picture waking up to the sight of his face in the morning, or curling up together on the couch to watch TV at night.
    She could imagine herself stretched out between him and Paul, running her fingers across their stomachs.
    Sadie laughed away her nerves. “I hope they enjoy the food. If there’s anything you need, or if something isn’t right—”
    Josh turned to face her, leaning his hip and elbow against the railing. “You’re a beautiful woman. I can see what it is about you Paul’s attracted to.”
    Sadie didn’t have the strength to snap her mouth shut. “What?”
    “He’s been flitting around here all evening, waiting for you to come back.” Josh thumbed the top of her corset, careful not to touch her skin. “He arrived after you’d dropped off the food earlier and I can’t remember him being that disappointed in a long time.”
    “I…” Sadie frowned. “Paul isn’t…”
    “Now, I know you’re a smart woman. I can’t say he’s ever been particularly subtle when it comes to expressing his interest in a woman before. But you are different. I’m finding this dance fascinating to watch.”
    “I’ve known Paul for years. He’s