Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Rémy watched Ian from across the room. “Now we’ll address the elephant in the room.”

Ian lowered his eyes to his coffee. “And that would be…”

“My attraction to you.” Ian’s mouth hung open. “I’d like to see you exclusively. We can go to dinner, to the movies or a show, all the things that couples do while getting to know one another. I have money, more than you can imagine. If I want to give you something, please don’t hurt my feelings by refusing my gift.” Ian blanched.

“I’ve always done for myself, made my own way. I can’t let you do all of this for me.” Ian got up and refilled his coffee. Rémy poured him some more brandy.

“You would still be doing that, consider me back up in case of disaster.”

Ian frowned.

“My people do a complete background check on everyone that does business with me or with Garou Industries.”

“You did what?”