Page 58 of Nails

“Great.When you get here, Erik, my head bouncer, will be at the door training one of our new bouncers.Have him call me when you get here.”

Riley nodded, wondering why he wanted to know when she got there.The last thing she wanted was to be put under a microscope.But on the flip side, that new bouncer he was talking about was Nails.

Adam walked her out to the foyer.On the way, he asked a few more questions, one of which she had been anticipating: Was she seeing anyone?Of course, she said no, and that seemed to make Adam even happier.

Before she stepped outside, she turned toward Adam and smiled.“I can’t thank you enough for the opportunity.”

Adam took her hand and lifted it to his lips.“No, love.Thank you.I can already tell that you’ll make a great impression here.”

All Riley could do was smile again, though she really wanted to puke.

Once she was outside, she exhaled slowly.That was the easy part, she thought to herself.Tomorrow marked the beginning of the real mission.

As she started making her way back to her apartment, she pulled out her phone and dialed Bear.

He answered on the second ring.“How’d it go?”

Riley took a breath.“I’m in.And I’ve got some information.”

“Come over to our place and we’ll chat over an early dinner.”

“You had me at food.See you in a few.”

As she quickly walked down the street, she replayed every detail of the interview in her head, including the little bombshell she was still trying to wrap her mind around.Adam, the guy who interviewed her, was the owner.She couldn’t wait to tell the guys about that.

Speaking of the guys, she’d admit, if only to herself, that she was more than a little excited to see Nails, even if she kept telling herself he was the last distraction she needed right now.

Adam watched Riley as she walked out the door.The way her hips and ass looked in those leather pants made it hard to tear his eyes away from her.And her scent.Jesus, that sweet vanilla smell on her made him want to eat her right up.

She had the kind of beauty that would have men lining up to sit in her section.And that sassy, but shy act she did was a total turn on.He liked a woman with a bit of fire.He couldn’t wait to see her in action tomorrow night.

After locking up and heading back inside, he headed to the bar and poured himself a drink.He swirled the amber liquid in his glass before taking a slow sip.

He chuckled to himself as he shook his head.There had been countless beautiful women who had walked through the doors of his club, but none had ever piqued his interest like Riley had.

She was the whole damn package.She was intelligent, articulate, beautiful, and seemed completely unaware that she could command a room the moment she set foot inside it.That made her a dream for the front end of the business, and a nightmare for the back end.

Girls like Riley didn’t just rake in cash.They attracted attention from customers, competitors, and, worst of all, the buyers.He knew without a doubt that his top buyers would see her and instantly recognize her value.But not as an employee.They would see her as inventory.And the men he dealt with, well, they won’t take no for an answer, especially when they see something they want.

He heard footsteps behind him and knew it was Erik.

“Was that her?”Erik asked as he slid onto the couch across from Adam.

Adam smirked, then took another drink of whiskey.

“That’s her.”

Erik let out a low whistle as he looked toward the door that Riley had just left through.

“Damn.She’s got a body on her.And a pretty face too.She’ll be good for business.”

Adam chuckled, nodding in agreement.“Oh, she’s gonna be great for business.”

Erik grinned.“When does she start?”

“Tomorrow night.I think I’m going to have her shadow, Anya.”

Erik’s eyebrows shot up.“Seriously?Are you sure that’s a good idea?Anya’s a territorial bitch.As soon as she lays eyes on Riley, she is going to see her as a threat.”