Executive Sweet (A Sample)

"I'll do it, but just one time with Jason Mack. Then I'll decide about doing any more."

"Wonderful! I can't tell you how happy I am-we're going to have so much fun!"

"I still feel like it's a dangerous situation, though. If it starts to degenerate into prostitution, I'll be gone in a heartbeat."

"Kay, I know you don't believe this, but if it gets even close to prostitution, I'll be the one who stops the game."

Kay looked at him with level eyes. "I somehow do believe you, but I still needed to say it up front so there's no misunderstanding." She picked up the contract on Dan's desk and leafed through it, stopping in the middle. "I assume that this is the Mexican discount you're using to sweeten the deal." She pointed to a line on the page and curled a corner of her mouth.

Amazing. Dan shook his head enthusiastically. "Damn, you're good." Much better than I expected. "Go ahead and take that copy with you, although I bet you've already memorized it." He chuckled.

"We have a tentative meeting with Mack tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. right after lunch, so that he's liquored up, sleepy, and pliable." He turned to Doris. "Call Atlantic and tell them that the meeting is on. We're going to get that bastard!"

Kay pursed her lips. "I have something else to ask you, Dan. You said you'd help me change my identity when the game is over. But I think I want to do it now, before the game starts. That way, I can stop being Kay Samson, the MBA, and instead be your business-deal vixen. I think it will help me play the part if I'm not worried about ruining my reputation as Kay Samson."

"Excellent point. What should we call you?"

"Well, I like my first name, but let's change Samson to 'Gershon.' I've always liked that name, so from now on, I'm Kay Gershon. And I'm going to disguise myself a little by dying my hair black."

Dan nodded approval. "I think you'll knock 'em dead with raven hair. But are you really willing to dye your hair on a one-deal trial?"

"I'll use a temporary dye at first. Then if I like the game, I'll see."

Dan turned to consult his expert on the matter. "What do you think, Doris?"

"Yes, of course. Black hair will look fine. Good-looking women like you can do nearly anything to their appearance and still look great. Don't forget to do your eyebrows, too." Doris cleared her throat and hesitated. "Also, if I may suggest, wear a miniskirt and higher heels if you have them. My friends at Atlantic tell me that Mack loves legs. But don't hide your great breasts, either-wear something low-cut."