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Emilia

Okay. Send me the link.

I get it in seconds.

Riley

Type it into his browser. Once you open it, it’ll run silently. You won’t see anything on the screen. Just give it ten seconds, then shut the browser and erase everything. I’ll handle the rest.

Emilia

Got it.

Riley

Text me when it’s done.

I copy the link into Konstantin’s browser, my nerves thundering. One unexpected return to the office, and I’m done for.

The screen stays blank. I count to ten, then close the tab and erasethe history.

Emilia

Done.

Riley

I’m in.

I’ll start unpacking what I can. But, Em, this may lead to nothing. I want you to prepare for that.

Emilia

Just find what I need.

CHAPTER ELEVEN

KONSTANTIN

The boardroom is empty now.

The last investor left ten minutes ago, but I haven’t moved. I’m still seated at the head of the table, elbows resting on the glass surface, eyes locked on the screen in front of me.

On her.

She’s still sitting at my computer after I messaged her for the account number, a few minutes longer than necessary. I’m sure she decided to do a little sightseeing.

I don’t blame her. I would’ve done the same thing. Curiosity is survival.

Or sometimes death. All depends on how many buttons one pushes before they find themself blown to bits.

For her sake, I hope it doesn’t come to that. I think I’d miss her. She’s sharp. Tough. Doesn’t cower. And that makes her irresistible.

I’m not even sure if she’ll make a good assistant yet. Not likeTanya was. But I never once had the urge to press my body against Tanya’s just to hear the way her breath caught.

That was actually a good thing. Now, I can’t seem to think of doing anything else. Tessa makes me crave things I have no business craving. Makes me restless in a way I’ve never been.

That’s exactly why she’s here. I know it’s a mistake to let her get under my skin the way she’s managed to. But I’m curious now. And curiosity can get a man killed.