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this time Kate vowed to be strong and a lot less clumsy than the night before. The last thing she needed was a repeat performance of her utter klutziness, especially in front of Adam Belfour.
    She’d taken the time to dress a little nicer today, instead of wearing her usual uniform of jeans and a white t-shirt and for that Kate was glad. She’d even managed to dig through her box of practically expired cosmetics to put on some mascara and a hint of blush and lipstick as well. Kate shook her head, knowing full well this wasn’t a social occasion, but instead another round of well-deserved apologies.
    When the elevator doors opened, Kate took a deep breath and forced herself to walk forward on trembling knees. Exhaustion tore at her every step. Exhaustion thanks to Adam Belfour intruding upon every minute of her night. Whether awake or asleep, she couldn’t get the man off her mind for more than a few seconds. When she closed her eyes, she could see him licking his finger. With her eyes open, she wondered what it would be like to grab his finger and suck the swirls of frosting from his skin. It bordered on insanity.
    Kate entered the lobby of Belfour Advertising Corporation and walked up to the reception desk. A young blonde woman smiled up at her.
    “May I help you?”
    “Yes, I’m Kate Carlisle and I have a nine o’clock appointment with Mr. Belfour,” Kate told her, her hands still clenching the basket of goodies in a death grip.
    “One moment please and I’ll let him know you’ve arrived.”
    “Thank you.” Kate turned and walked a few steps away.
    Kate had barely seated herself before the receptionist stood up and came around the front of the desk. “Ms. Carlise? Mr. Belfour will see you now.”
    She preceded Kate to the massive doors at one end of the room.
    Kate was ushered through the doors as though royalty, when in reality she knew it had everything to do with the basket of chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter and sugar cookies the receptionist was eyeing. Still warm, the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the office was definitely an enticement.
    “Would you care for a cup of coffee?”
    Kate shook her head. “No, thanks. I’m fine.”
    Her steps faltered as the door closed behind her and she stood facing the man in question.
    Adam Belfour was seated behind a massive desk, his eyes intent on the computer screen, a phone pressed tightly to his ear. He motioned for Kate to take a seat, never breaking contact with the call or the computer.
    Instead of taking her seat, Kate stood, staring out the massive floor-to-ceiling windows of his office. From here she could see half the city. If the view was this pretty in the daylight, she could only begin to imagine how the skyline would light up at night. She let her gaze wander to the credenza, the massive desk and the framed photographs on the far wall.
    The office was bigger than three rooms of her apartment combined.
    After a second Kate realized Adam was staring at her. He’d finished his call and was now leaning back in his chair, quietly watching her.
    “Sorry, I got lost in the view,” Kate said.
    “As did I,” Adam said. “Please have a seat. I apologize for keeping you waiting.”
    Kate stifled a grin as she watched Adam Belfour stare at the heavily laden basket of goodies. He was probably afraid she’d spill something on him or throw the basket at him should things get ugly. Settling the basket carefully on the edge of his desk, Kate settled herself in one of the two plush chairs placed in front of his desk. Even his office chairs felt like sitting on a cloud, they were so soft. Kate stifled the urge to sigh at the comfort level now cushioning her backside.
    “Thank you for coming.”
    “It’s the least I could do after…after last night,” Kate finished.
    “About last night, we do need to discuss what…” Adam never got the chance to finish his sentence when the office door opened.
    “Adam, I wanted to drop off