The PlayLion Billionaire: A Paranormal Billionaire Romance by Maria Amor Read Free Book Online

technically above her pay grade, but it would give him many opportunities to meet with her for progress reports.
    He would address her completely as a professional, appeal to her ambition. Once she had begun to relax, to accept that he was willing and ready to treat her as an employee regardless of their relationship or lack thereof, he would start to persuade her.
    When Olivia stepped into his office, Robert kept his face carefully neutral, gesturing for her to be seated. He thought he was prepared for the wash of her pheromones, but the gunpowder scent of her brittle anger mingling with the thicker, sweet smell of her body was enough to briefly make him wish that he had decided on a different plan of attack. He took a slow breath, struggling against the impulse to launch himself over the desk and rub himself all over her lush, curvy body.
    “Why did you pick me for this assignment?” Olivia asked as soon as she was seated, and Robert could hear the control in her voice.
    “Because you’re the employee best suited to do justice to it,” Robert told her. “I’ve been working on the concept for a while, and now I have someone who can execute it properly.”
    “You’re sure it’s not because you wanted a reason to call me up to your office?”
    Robert shrugged. “I would be lying if I said that I didn’t want to see you again,” he admitted. “But you have defined our relationship; I will be strictly professional.
    I didn’t bring you here to make a move on you, Olivia. You are the best candidate for this project, it’s as simple as that.” He extended a folder of documentation towards her, taking a deep breath to steady himself.
    Olivia looked over the paperwork he had provided, and Robert got himself firmly under control once more. He was not going to jeopardize the grudging trust that Olivia was bestowing on him; he would show her that she didn’t have to worry about him being inappropriate, that she could believe that he wasn’t just keeping her around to be his plaything. His arousal felt like a lead bar in the pit of his stomach, but as long as he was seated, Robert told himself that there was no reason for Olivia to know about it.
    “All of the suggested charities are wildlife conservation organizations,” Olivia commented, looking up from the paperwork.
    “It’s a pet cause of mine,” Robert said with a shrug. “What better way to improve our reputation than to do something good for the planet?”
    Olivia considered.
    “Well, Lowe Freight has gotten flack in the past for environmental impact. It would be good publicity to give something back.” Robert nodded. Olivia looked at him for a long moment, setting the folder down.
    “I think with your experience with Bright Star, you’d be ideal to take charge of this. It’s above your current responsibilities, but after a few months we can discuss integrating you into a higher position, assuming that you perform well,” Robert said.
    “Just how well are you expecting me to perform?” Olivia asked sharply.
    “I expect that you will do a great job on this project. If you need supplies, additional help from the Publicity team, anything like that, you can go to Jennifer.” Robert fought down the urge to smile; he knew that Olivia thought he would make her go through him for everything.
    “How often are you going to require a progress report?” Olivia asked.
    Robert shrugged.
    “A weekly meeting, no more than an hour, in the executive conference room. I’ll also be getting reports from Jennifer about how you’re working.” Olivia’s steadfast gaze would have been more unnerving if Robert wasn’t struggling to keep his voice level, to keep himself from the leonine impulse to do whatever it took to make Olivia understand that she was his mate.
    “Are Fridays okay?” Olivia asked, her voice utterly level.
    “Fridays are fine. Let’s make it during the lunch hour; you’ll be too busy at other times of the day and I want to make sure you