He didn't kiss her. Instead, he held her gaze, his own eyes simmering with a complex mix of desire, amusement, and sheer, unadulterated possession.
"Tempting.... so tempting..." he said finally, his voice dangerously soft. "But that is very insufficient."
She pulled back slightly, feigning offense. "Insufficient? You drive a hard bargain. Look at me and tell me, am I not worthy of anything more?"
"I am a businessman, Fei Fei," he stated, his hands tightening slightly on her waist, "Your body is already mine. You'll have to offer something else."
She laughed again, the sound carefree and oblivious to the dark truth of his words. "Fine! Then I offer you a partnership. A stake in the empire I'm building. It will be profitable, I promise. You'll get your investment back, with considerable interest. You need to believe in my words."
