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kick her feet up, but she wanted to make friends. “I’m a little tired ... but maybe for just a little while.”
    “Great, you’re going to love the gang.”
    Jace Diamond sat in the lounge’s VIP section entertaining some friends when he noticed Julie and the new girl. He felt his pulse jump as his eyes roamed over her body. Her curves were in all the right places, and her legs were long and gorgeous. His body tightened as he recalled the silkiness of her skin and the sweet, sultry taste of her lips. She’d nearly brought him to his knees with desire.
    Even though he usually adhered to a policy of not dating his employees, he was now entertaining the idea of adding an addendum for hot sexy ones who sunbathed semi-nude at the private pool. As he contemplated whether to go down and introduce himself properly, Dawn, his date for the night, brushed his hand with hers, reminding him he wasn’t alone. He’d have to get acquainted with his newest employee another time. He glanced at Dani one more time and blew out a breath. The sooner, the better.

Chapter 4
    Dani shot a quick glance at her watch. The tables had been busy all evening due to the convention in town. She bit back a groan. She hadn’t even been able to find five minutes to take a break.
    People sat side-by-side at the tables, the betting was high, and the alcohol flowed freely. Many of the gamblers had played for hours, their chips decreasing and increasing with a turn of a card. At one of her blackjack tables, one man in particular had been drinking heavily and losing even heavier. As she came around asking if anyone would like a drink, he answered that he did.
    Going over to take his order, she asked sweetly, “What can I get for you, sir?”
    “How about some luck?” He threw his cards down on the table in disgust. His angry gaze raked her up and down insolently. “How about letting me have you? Maybe that’ll change my luck.”
    She checked the urge to roll her eyes. How many times had she heard that line? “I’m sorry your luck hasn’t been good. Maybe a drink will help. What can I get for you?”
    He glanced at her nametag before ogling her breasts. He grabbed her butt and said, “I don’t want a drink, Dani. What I want is a piece of ass. I’ll pay you well.”
    Dani tried to wiggle out of his grip, but he yanked her onto his lap, grabbed her breast, and ground his lips against hers, sticking his tongue in her mouth as she protested. She fought the urge to gag at the stale taste of alcohol and cigarettes. She tried to push him away, but in his drunkenness, he ripped her jacket. Her heart rate spiked, and heat swamped her body as her blood pumped furiously. Palms sweaty, she picked up the nearby tray of drinks, then hit him on the head. The whiskey sour, Manhattan, Bloody Mary, and two White Russians toppled over, drenching her attacker in a myriad of colors and scents.
    He stood abruptly, knocking her to the floor. “You stupid little bitch. You think it’s okay to be a prick tease? You flash your tits and rub your body all over me and then say no? Well you won’t get away with it.” He motioned to the dealer, his lips drawn into a tight line. “I demand to see the manager ... now.” Then, pointing at Dani, he added, “And I want her fired.”
    As was the procedure if any situation occurs, the dealer signaled for the pit boss. Adrenaline still coursing through her body, Dani watched Pete, the pit boss for the high roller tables that night, saunter over.
    “What seems to be the problem?” Pete reached down with a broad hand and helped Dani to her feet.
    “This whore propositioned me, then threw a fit when I took her up on her offer.”
    Pete peered at her, his eyes dark and unreadable. “Is that what happened?”
    Dani could feel her heart pounding in her chest. Before she could answer, the man interjected. “Why are you asking her? Are you calling me a liar?”
    “No, sir, I’m not, but I need to hear what she has to say,”