“The way you’re talking, I’d think you know my reputation.”
“Oh, I do. You’re a playboy who doesn’t settle down.”
“No, not for the wrong woman.”
“I see, so you’re just kissing a lot of frogs to find the right person?”
“Exactly!”
“Have you ever had a serious relationship?”
She’s challenging me, and I love it. I have a feeling that Jodi wants to shock me, so I’m going to be the one to shock her first. “Actually, I was married.”
“You were?” She leans back, immediately creating a distance. “I didn’t know that.”
“No? Well, it isn’t something I broadcast. It ended a long time ago.”
“What happened?”
I half-shrugged at her. “If you want to know that, you’ll have to come and work for me.”
“Well, that’s hardly fair. That’s in your control, isn’t it? Not mine.”
“You sound like you don’t want to give up control.”
“Yeah . . . is that obvious?”
Oh God, now my brain is spinning into overdrive. The temptation to grab her and throw her over the desk, to bury into her, to make us both wild, is almost overwhelming. I have to squeeze my hands by my side just to resist.
“Hmm, that’s intriguing.”
“So what do you think? You think you might want to give me the job?”
I cross my arms over my chest and narrow my eyes at her. “Are you flirting with me to get the job?”
“No way. I know that I’m the best person for the position. I’m hardworking, surprisingly organized, determined, and a quick learner as well. Also, I’m fiery. In case you couldn’t already tell, I can tackle peo
ple. I know how forceful this industry can be, and I can handle it. Most people don’t assume that personal assistants need to be strong, but I know. I can do it.”
Okay, so now we’re on to what she can offer the company, and she’s giving me some damn fine answers. I like it. She’s making my decision so much easier for me.
“What did you do before you worked here?”
“Before I came to Vegas, I worked in the stock market.”
“Oh, that’s still a very male-dominated world.”
“Exactly, and I handled myself very well.”
“I can imagine.”
“Then, since I’ve been here, I’ve been doing bits and pieces. I’ve worked the blackjack table, I’ve been in an office environment, and I’ve even done some modeling.”
“Yes, I can see that. So what’s brought you here to me?”
“Well, this is the most successful casino on the strip, you’re a very powerful man, and also, I want the job.”
“That’s a good answer.”