Nights of Fascination

Jace Evans




Adaline {Addie} Laurent

Addie rushed into the first bar she came to on the strip just as the rain outside started to pour down in sheets outside the window. Addie sighed and ran her hand through her hair and turned around her eyes wild with the adrenaline of escaping the rain. She walked over to the bar and pulled out her id and ordered something fruity with rum. She turned around and sat on the stool looking around. Addie was suppose to meet up with some friends later but she liked to get there earlier and get acquainted with the scene as it was so different then her norm. Addie had never seen this bar before and her two friends Lanney and Dianna dragged her all over these down town bars.

Addie looked around people turning and looking at her. Some smiling with an almost predatory smile while others frowned as if disapproving of her then there were those that seemed indifferent and returned to either their drink or conversation. She looked over at the small dance floor were a few women moved in what she thought of as skipper dancing with cloths on or in the case of some of the couples sex with cloths on. She blushed and looked back out at the falling rain. She was not going to go back out in to the cascade of water. It was raining so hard out there it was almost a waterfall down the tinted windows. She grinned as the bartender looked at her and added an umbrella just to amuse her. She giggled. "Thanks." she said and tipped the man well before taking a sip and swirling in her chair. She smiled as the sultry music made her head sway softly. This was defiantly a different place then she was use to but none the less it was classy. Addie was about halfway through her drink before she looked up to a brut of a man that stood over her. Something about him made her shutter and want to back away but she was nearly trapped between him and the bar. "Umm hello." she said and crossed her legs her dress rose up her legs a little more but at least she was feeling more secure with her legs crossed from him. "You're not from around here are you princess?" he asked and she raised an eyebrow. The jock type was not what she was interested and the way they thought they could treat women as if they were a piece of meat made her resent them even more.

Addie finished the other half of her drink before she set the glass down. "I'm sorry I don't know how to answer such a question. If you are asking if I come here often no not particularly to this bar." she said and the man snickered. "Yes that is obvious sweetheart." he said and she crossed her arms. "Well aren't you a rebellious little thing. I can tell it wouldn't take to long to get the fight out of you." he said and her eyes widened with fear. The man held out his hand. "I'm Greg and I know how to make you relax real good princess." he said and she shivered. Addie refused to take his hand. "If you'll excuse me Greg I'm done dropping hints. I'm not interested." she said and he put his hands on either side of her. "You don't even know what you're in here for do you?" he asked and Addie flinched closing her eyes feeling his breath come to close to her cheek.

Jace's sharp eyes ran from the outer edges all the way to the door of the classy looking bar. It was traditional, the sign was new and lit with bright white LED lights, but there was also a modern edge to it that people looked for in places like this. Physically outside, it was perfect. The businesses nearby were also bars and clubs, perfect for the atmosphere of where he was. He grinned, pleased with the decision he made to view the place. Taking out his phone, he sent a quick text to his assistant Amelia. It's perfect. Nice building, good price, good atmosphere. Please set up a meeting with the owner in the purchase of his franchise. Turning off his phone, he slipped it into the pocket of his dress pants perfectly tailored to his physique and then carefully placing a hand comfortably in a pocket while opening the door with the other. His sleek Brioni suit was utterly out of place in comparison to the attire of everyone else, but he was there for business, not fun or looking for something new. His serious attitude immediately changed the atmosphere, as people looked up at him, more particularly women who gawked in shock at his appearance. Jace's piercing blue eyes scanned the wall, his fingers gently touching and feeling it as he went over to the bar and looked at it completely ignoring the obvious stare. Okay, well the interior could use a little work. Cheap counter, walls were getting dusty, and the horrible stench of sex and cheap spilled booze were the most prominent negatives of this place. But with a little money and time he was sure he could get this place exactly how he wanted into a uptown place for anyone to find a partner. He also wanted to make this place a safe environment for people to share sexually and have a professional relationship.

His thought was interrupted ironically by a soft voice saying "... I'm not interested." He turned over, his gaze landing on a women with soft brown locks and scared eyes. What the hell was this women doing here? Everything about her was out of place, from the way she dressed to how she spoke. Taking in the scene, he noted the way that the man had his hands on her and the uncomfortable vibe they gave off. He took a few strides towards them quietly, his elbow leaning on the bar a few feet away as he held up a finger and a bartender rushed over. "Hi there, what would you like? I don't just mean drink wise." She said, twirling a curled piece of her hair. She was pretty, but he was quite settled on the amount of women he already had. "Straight whiskey. Just 3 ounces on rocks." He said in a low voice. Disappointed, she quickly got his drink to him and observed him. He could still feel her desperate eyes pleading silently. "Hey, sir.." she said, trying to strike up a conversation. Used to the attention, he ignored her and walked away closer to the women that spoke earlier and instead focused on the situation between them. He watched the man get closer to her, and he stood behind him. "I don't think she's interested." he said in a cool calm tone as he used his hand to push the man off of her. The guy looked over at him angrily. "What the fuck! Can't you leave a couple alone?" Jace grinned, a smile that said a million words. "I don't think you know who I am or what I am capable of." He said smoothly, his eyes trained on this man as he took a sip of his whiskey, his eyes never blinking or leaving the man. "Leave her alone." He stood, with the same cool confidence he had when he spoke. The man, now fuming with anger shakes his head. Jace ignores this, and continues on. "If I ever see you lay hands on a women without permission ever again, I will make sure you will lose everything you care about in a snap of my fingers. And trust me, I am more then capable. Clearly, you don't know who I am, so if you'd like a business card, I will gladly supply you." The man spits on the floor and leaves with a furious glare. Jace takes another sip of his whiskey with a hint of amusement before setting down his drink and observing the shaken women. "Are you alright? No offense taken for assuming, but I don't think this is exactly the forte for someone of your type." He said, that same seriousness holding for the way he spoke and looked.

"I'm alright now." Addie said softly looking up at the man who had saved her. He was dressed way to nice for a club unless he just came from a wedding. She bit her bottom lip tilting her head to the side and looking him over her gaze moving down then up until meeting his brilliant cold blue eyes. "You don't look like you belong here either." she said a hint of a smirk on her lips as her eyes shinned with a wildness. Addie looked out at the rain then back at the man who was picking up someone else now. She looked back at her savior and blushed. "Honestly I didn't even mean to come here. I am suppose to meet my friends at Blue Moon. The parking is terrible around here so I had to park a few blocks away and then it started to rain and I took shelter in the first open door I could find and it seems just in time because it is showing no signs of letting up." she looked down blushing. "But here I am rambling on and on and I haven't even thanked you yet." she said her eyes snapping up to meet his. "So thank you." she said softly. She looked at him with eyes that where both wild and open while taking in everything hidden just beneath the surface with her blue almost grey eyes. She turned towards him more and grinned softly.

"I'm Adaline Laurent but you can call me Addie. Everyone does." she said and beamed softly. "So who's wedding was it?" she asked him and when he gave her a confused look that seemed to demand her to explain she chuckled. "I just mean the suit." she said and smiled at him. "I'm sorry that was presumptuous. It's just usually a man wearing a suit comes into a bar only after a wedding or a really bad business deal." she said and then blushed as she felt herself continuing to speak. "And you don't seem like the kind of man that has a bad business deal. You look like the kind of man that gets his way." she said and laughed softly to stop herself from talking and pulled on a brown lock of silky wavy hair. She looked up at the bartender and ordered another drink thankful he handed it to her fast so she had something to do with her hands. She twirled the little umbrella in her fingers and silently laughed to herself. If I had one of these umbrellas I wouldn't be in this bar. Addie looked back to the man wondering if that would have been a good thing or a crying shame. As Addie looked this man over she thought he was more than handsome, he was stunning like something off a magazine cover about the hot sexy rough type. Rough. It seemed like an odd word for the man that had just saved her from something savage but rough could be good to right? Something told her she might just find out if she stuck around.

"Why do you say I don't belong here anyways?" Addie asked curiously and looked up at him after a quick look out around her. "I'm just wondering what you see." she told him so he didn't think she was arguing with him because honestly she didn't belong in a bar. A dance floor sure she could give a few moves but a bar was a hostile place and she often felt out of place when going out with her friends but they insisted she come once in a while hoping she would hook up with someone. Addie didn't understand why they wanted her to hook up with someone when she was having a perfect fine time on her own. It was an old custom to her that people believed that a single woman needed a man to be happy and to live a full life. She wasn't that kind of woman. In fact she believed she wasn't the kind of woman men fell in love with. She knew men wanted her on a physical level but that wasn't something she wanted to just give into Addie never did things the normal way, there was no adventure in that. If Addie was going to have one thing out of her life it would be one hell of an adventure. A story for the ages.

"Either way, I'm here." He says smoothly, feeling her gaze on him. " He raised an eyebrow at her question. "A wedding?" The corner of his perfectly sculpted lips twitched, almost forming a small grin but instead he held his serious demeanor. "Most certainly not. This is what I have to wear everyday. No bad business deal, I'm doing well, I promise. He took one last drink, downing whatever was left in the tumbler as the ice brushed his lips leaving drops of moisture. Swallowing it back, he could feel the chill in his chest, the chill he craved. Jace tenderly feels the condensation on the glass before setting it back on the counter and licking his lips slowly, confidently tucking a hand back into his pant pocket. Now, he could make out her slim small figure in his peripheral vision. Carefully, he turned and looked at her, his dark eyes narrowing just slightly as he took in those big blue eyes. Hmm. She would look mighty fine against that counter right now, those blue eyes begging him. The thought ran through his head, his eyes focused on her still. Her words slowly got processed as he embraced everything that came out of her plump lips. "It was my pleasure, Addie. I don't tolerate physical hostility towards women." He said simply, before taking a step back and adjusting his jacket and straightening his tie. "And trust me. I do and always will get my way." He cocked his head to the side as he listened to her questions. God, he didn't have time for questions but he was somehow drawn into this bewildering women who was extremely different then anyone he'd ever fucked. "Addie, I don't think that is a valid question. You do realize, this bar is made specifically for people looking for... Uh, sadistic relationships. I think I'm pretty accurate to say that you are not looking for that. Correct? I see a women who doesn't belong here." He said, re-positioning himself against the counter. The bartenders stare was still trained on him as he moved so comfortably, but he continued to ignore it.

Jace's train of thought was interrupted by an abrupt sound. He could feel his vibrating phone in his pocket. He scanned the text quickly, noting it was from Amelia. Mr. Evens, you are 10 minutes late to your meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Piazzo on behalf of their art studio. Please let me know ASAP if you will be arriving or postponing, they are in your headquarters. "Fuck." he mumbled under his breath as he quickly put the phone back in his pocket. It had totally slipped his mind. He turned to Adaline, his intense smoldering look burning into her. "It was nice meeting you, Ms. Laurent. I will have one of my personal drivers assist you home. Stay here." He said, not offering her a moments retaliation or refusal. It wasn't even technically a offer, but more of a decision he had made for her. Opening his wallet, which looked like it could be the price of a brand new vehicle, he slipped a 20 under his cup before proceeding to the door. He pulled out the keys to his Mercedes, the sharp black paint reflecting the sun. Hopping in, he starts the vehicle with one last glance at the bar, those same big blue eyes in his mind. "Please notify Hank and tell him to pick up a package at the downtown D&S bar that goes by the name Adaline Laurent." He says to his bluetooth, before putting on his sunglasses and pulling away.

Addie smiled at him as said he didn't think it was a valid question. But as he continue to talk her smile fell and her eyes rounded like a little doe caught on the road. "A-A what relationship?" she nearly squeaked out her voice fluctuating with the sudden new information. She had perhaps head of it in a joke before from one of her friends but she had no idea what that actually entailed though she knew the word. He asked if he was right and she looked at him and licked over her lip from her suddenly dry mouth. "I..." she hardly had words as he continued. She nodded agreeing with him. She entirely didn't belong there. She didn't have a cruel bone in her body. Addie watched as he pulled out his phone and looked it over muttering a word that seemed very uncontrolled from the man that seemed to have perfect control over everything. She swallowed at the shiver it sent to her belly. She looked up at him as he nearly towered over her as his eyes bore into her. He said it was nice to meet her but unlike a moment ago he called her by her surname. He then went on to order her to wait here in this sex club for his car to come and get her. She realized then she didn't ever know his name. She watched as he paid for his drink and then walked out the door not even looking back in her direction. Addie didn't know if she should get up and walk out or do as she was told and stay where she was. Addie decided she would finish her drink and if his "people" where there by then only then would she go with them. Otherwise she would go meet her friends as she had planned and head home with their DD when it was time.

Addie sipped her drink seeing no one else was bothering her and she was grateful for that. She didn't know how the man had done it but he had ensured her safety. Addie finished her drink and found herself sitting in that seat thinking about his eyes that had turned from cold as ice to hot as fire obviously fusing her to her chair. She bit her lip realizing he was in that bar probably to pick up... what a woman for a sadistic relationship... what ever the hell that meant. She was curious and yet she was not about to turn around and ask one of these strangers exactly what that all meant. That was too foolish even for her but suddenly she wanted to know. Addie ran a hand through the ends of her hair pulling ever so gently on one side as she looked out the window to the rain that was slowly stopping. It would be dry enough to walk here soon. He just left me here in a sadist bar without his name and expected me to stay here. Suddenly with that thought her blood felt like it was bubbling and she was ready to storm out just on the fact that she was a single independent woman. Addie stood and walked out only to look up at the man that was saying her name. "Ms. Laurent?" he asked and she blinked then nodded. "Yes?" she asked. He smiled and stepped to the curb and opened the door to a car. "Your car Miss." Addie stood there contemplating getting in or not but then found herself slipping into the car and watching the door close on her. She took her phone out and texted her friends letting them know she was safe but something came up and she would tell them about it later. Did the driver even know where he was taking her? Once she arrived home she went through the process of readying for bed and then crawled into bed wondering exactly how all of this had happened.

Jace pulled up to the beautiful glass skyscraper, the big sign "Evan Corporation" boldly on the door. He walks in, and 2 girls in tight black skirts and white peplum tops with neatly made ballerina buns sits in. "Good evening Mr. Evans." They say, a flush going over there faces. He nods without a word, and heads up to the elevator making his way to a middle floor. Once he arrives in a conference room, Jace see's a young fairly mature couple sitting in 2 waiting chairs outside of the room. "Please, come in. My apologies for the delay." He said, as they shook hands and entered the beautifully made room. All the chairs were tall with black leather, and the table was a long glass modern table. The walls were white, with one of the walls being mostly covered by having a large glass window overlooking the city. After 30 minutes, Jace grins. They had agreed on a settlement of 1.4 million for the entire name of the gallery along with the unique building located in a very popular location. They have agreed to hand over 100% of the brand to him as they were planning to retire. with an exception; the couple wanted to take the paintings giving a blank canvas for new ideas. Jace was certainly not good at looking for art people wanted to see, but he had an appreciation for this work so he didn't hesitate to shake there hands and confirm the deal. "It's been such an honor, I look forward to continue growing your legacy Mr. and Mr. Piazzo. I assure you I will make this gallery beautiful like you once have, and it will be successful." He stands up and buttons his suit, before pressing it flat. Another young tall slim women with the same black skirt and peplum top with neatly pulled back hair in a ponytail this time knocks before enterings. "Refreshments?" She says, holding a tray containing coffee, tea, and packaged snacks to the guests. She looks up at Jace, and swooned as she tried to keep her professional composure. Jace smiles now, something he rarely does at the satisfaction of closing the deal. "Mr. and Mrs. Piazzo, I'm afraid I have some other business to attend to, but I will have one of my clerks come and close the deal in just a moment. It was such a pleasure." he said, shaking there hands firmly one more time before leaving them in the large room.

James now goes back into the elevator, and clicks a number for the floor to Amelia's office. As he stands and takes a deep inhale of relief, he found himself thinking of those eyes again. God, he really had to do something. He was craving sex again, as he had been so booked up this past week he wasn't able to fuck anything. There were only 2 particular women that he commonly met on a professional level to fill his needs, but he had no desire to see them. One of them he had noticed had started forming emotional connections to him, and he realized he had to cut her off. They knew what they were coming into when they agreed to let him fuck them, as it was completely professional and only for his pleasure. He shrugs off these thoughts as the elevator dings, notifying him he had made it to the floor. Stepping out, he knocks before entering Amelia's office, which was given half a floor, the other half for his secretary. It was much larger them the small rooms that 20 other employees shared on a floor. Jace and Amelia were professional, but closer then what he had with the other employees. She was short and slightly curvy, different then basically all the girls that worked here, but pretty with big green eyes. She was also happily married to the love of her life, and completely fulfilled so he never had to worry about gawking eyes 24/7. "Amelia, did you ensure that Hank's package made it home safely?" She nodded. "Safe as she can be. Who is this women? Another one of your girls." Amelia rolls her eyes at Jace. She would be the only person that would be allowed to roll her eyes at Jace without getting fired. "She is none of your business." He mumbles annoyed at the pressing question. "I'm about to head out. Please check me out and log my minutes. He says. Amelia nods, and goes back to typing. Jace checks his watch, before continuing. "Oh, we also have closed the deal with the Piazzo's. I have the papers signed, and I have notified one of the clerks to go and get them to sign. Could you set up some interviews and art viewings that are for sale? We agreed that they could take all the artistry in the building." Amelia stops typing for a second to process. "Wait, so you basically bought an empty building for..." She clicks a few things in the computer. "1.4 million dollars. Jace, you are going to have to invest a whole lot more for notable art." she said with concern. Jace shrugs. "I'm not too concerned about it Amelia, its not like I cant afford it. Please just set up some meetings and interviews. I would like to interview some myself." He flashed a dazzling smile. "I want to hand pick people for my new art gallery." He said with a hint of excitement. Amelia nods. "Anything you want, Mr. Evans." she says as Jace turns to go. "Oh, and Jace?" She said, using his name unlike anyone normally has. Again, she was one of very few to be allowed to use that name. "One of your... girls have come looking for you. You might want to settle that." shes aid, and Jace nods before closing the door and leaving the building.

Addie woke in the morning and walked to her kitchen in her t-shirt pj's. She turned on the radio and then the coffee pot dancing around her kitchen. She made an omelet while she sipped her coffee singing a long to the music and chuckling as she cracked on the high notes. She took her plate and walked over to her computer at the little white desk looking out the window at her little porch with her little garden. She set her coffee and food down next to he laptop. She opened it up stuffing a bite of eggs and cheese into her mouth. She typed in her password and then opened up the job searching site she had been scanning for the last few weeks. Getting a job after college was probably the hardest thing to do. For now she had a little job in the art museum selling souvenirs. Addie sat up in her chair pulling her leg into the chair and pulled her hair up into a ponytail. She sipped her coffee reading over a new post. She grinned and clicked on the new job. She set her coffee down as she edited her resume tailoring it to the job. She then worked on a cover letter smiling at herself as she used clever language. It was amusing really to be able to manipulate words to tailor her strengths to what they where looking for. Addie returned to the cite looking it over. Evan Corporation. She had heard of it before. It was an interesting cooperation that had it's hands in a little of everything and where quite successful. She smiled and then continued onto the page where she attached her resume and her cover letter and all the other details that they wanted. She doubted she would get a call back. She had no experience, a ton of education and she tried to explain her ability to tailor her searches for art to the desires of the buyer. It was a hard thing to explain in a letter. It was much easier in person where she could see the person and describe what was most beautiful to them. After Addie finished the job application for the new art gallery she finished her food and her coffee standing and cleaning up. She then went and got dressed for the day and slipped out of her apartment and into the crowded market place below. She smiled as she walked by the bakery that was under her apartment. She created Phill who was the owner and he handed her a chocolate croissant. She chuckled. "Thank you Phill, you Spoil me." she she smiled at the older man who was happily married to his wife of three children the last of whom would be graduating in the fall from high school. "Say hello to Katherine and the kids for me." she said and walked down the street passing a flower shop and she breathed deep. Addie loved the smell of spring. She loved how spring brought everyone hope and the promise of summer. She was ready for her life to begin just like the new flowers on the cherry trees surrounding her apartment. Addie was just out to walk through the park nibbling on her treat as she went watching people and thinking what their lives might be like. It was something she liked to go and do on beautiful afternoons like this.

The next morning, Jace awoke in his bachelor getaway home. He didn't taken women to his real home. He had slipped out of the bedroom she was in and into a seperate bedroom in the house after spending the night satisfying his needs. He purposely picked a young girl with blue eyes. Jace stands up and stretches, his muscled toned arms flexing as he pulled them above his head. Yawning, he stands up and goes over to his secondary dresser stocked with clothing for the morning. Pulling a towel around his waist and tucking it in, he goes over to the other room and quietly opens the door to see her laying in the bed awake. She was naked, and her hair and makeup were already done. "Morning, sir." She says seductively. Uninterested, Jace swings open the door. She walks over to him and touches his arm running them down his chest and places them on his toned stomach. "I am ready for round two if you are, Mr. Evans." She smiles at him. Jace shakes his head, half amused at her desperation. Literally, all he wanted was to relieve the boner he had all day after meeting the pretty brunette at the bar. God, those eyes were still burnt into his brain. And dick. He takes her wrists and gently puts them off of him. "Good morning. I will have Hank bring you breakfast, and he will assist you home." Her smile fades almost instantly. "...Um, sir. You don' want to fuck me?" She says. Jace turns away from her and back into his room. "As I said, Hank will be here to assist you home." He says simply, before closing the door and stepping into the massive masters bathroom. A jacuzzi sat in the corner, a tub opposite of it, but he chooses to hop into the pure glass shower. After cleaning up, he opens the walk in closet. It was freshly stocked, every assortment imaginable. Picking out a classic dark navy blue suit that he remembered getting tailored, he sets it on the bed as he pulls on a pair of briefs and combs his hair. After getting dressed, he could hear the limousine that Hank drove outside. Good, that would mean his sub was almost gone. Stepping out and turning off all the lights in his room, Jace steps out of the door surprised to see she was still there. "Hank is outside. I hope your breakfast went well." He said, not giving her a chance to respond as she opens her mouth. Leaving the house, he gives a quick grin and wave at Hank before getting into one of his personal favorites; a black convertible Ferrari.

Jace quickly stops into his home, greeted by a women he considered family; his maid. She was short and stocky, wearing a frilly white apron her salt and pepper hair pulled back into a french twist. Her face was sweet and gentle, showing fine wrinkles and brown almost black eyes. She looked to be in her late 50's or early 60's, and had been immigrated from Spain, and was most certainly of Spaniard descent. Though never having kids and being a widow, she was very maternal for a women. "Good morning Adora." he says in a happy tone as he sets his keys at the door of his dream like home. "Ahhh, Mr. Evan my favorite son!" She squeezes his hand and continues mopping the massive beautiful home. "What you doing here my boy?" She said, her thick accent present. Jace responds, busily busting around the home as he comes back with a folder. "I left some papers here for some interviews. Just agreements and what not of what they can't disclose if they attend this meeting." He explains. "However, I must run. Amelia is calling me." He says with an apologetic look, holding up his ringing phone to Adora. She nods understandingly. "Yes my boy, you go!" She says before giving him a quick wave. Jace closes the double doors, and gets back in his vehicle. "Yes?" He says in the same serious tone he always used. "Mr. Evans, I have 10 applicants that meet all your requirements. Artistic, educated, and all have excellent resumes. Shall I contact them and set up a meeting?" Jace boosts his vehicle. "Yes, please do. Clear my schedule today, I'd like to interview them myself as soon as possible. I will be headed to the corporation in about 2 hours. This art gallery is something my mother has a passion for, and I want to make it perfect for her." He says, thinking about his mother. It was a surprise for her, she would be delighted to know he was going to take a step back from managing an entire corporation that was essential to everyday living and instead partaking in new genres since he was already successful and had the funds to do so. Amelia, back at the office nods. "Yes sir, I will contact them all immediately and fill them in today." She says, before both hanging up.

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Addie looked at her phone as it rang and tossed out her wrapper as she picked up the phone. "Hello this is Adaline." she said not having recognized the number. "Hello Ms. Laurent this is Amelia from Evan Corporation calling you in regards to your application we received this morning." she said and Addie blushed. "Oh my that really is quick. Umm yes. I'm quite excited about the opportunity." Addie said. "Yes and we where hoping yo where able to join us for an interview this evening say around five, if you are not busy?" Addie's eyes widened at her words. That really was quick. She nodded then realized the woman couldn't see her. "Yes." she said a little quickly making Amelia chuckle quietly on the other end. "I mean yes please I will be there." she said then realizing she had no idea where. "Very good. I will email you the directions and a temporary badge for you to show security on your way in. We look forward to meeting you Ms. Laurent." Amelia said and Addie beamed. "Yes I look forward to it myself. Thank you." she said and they hung up. Addie squealed. She hadn't planned on the opportunity presenting itself to her but now that it had she had to figure out what to wear.

Addie raced home in a delightful glee that had people that passed her smile wondering what had made her day. Addie ran up into her room and started to do her make up and her hair as she looked from he mirror to the closet until she had picked out the perfect outfit. Addie trimmed and pressed herself until she felt she was ready. She nibbled on something for lunch feeling to nervous to really eat anything. She went over interview questions and how to answer them and searched online to look at the information of the business. She made sure to print out the information and put the address into her GPS on her phone. Addie felt ready by the time she slipped behind the wheel to her car that had been parked in her parking spot this morning to her surprise. She drove down to the giant glass building and pulled into he spot a full half an hour early. She stood looking up at the building and thinking it was not only an efficient building but one that appeased to the eyes. Obviously the CEO was a man with great taste for beauty and functionality. Addie head into the building with her folder in hand. She showed secret her badge who welcomed her and sent her to the right floor. They where very polite. She blushed as she went up the elevator listening to pleasant elevator music. She looked up into the mirrored top of the elevator fixing any flyaway in her hair. Addie looked down at her shoes then up as the doors opened. She walked in her heels cracking on the marble floors making her a little self couscous of her presence. She walked up to the receptionist and who was a stunning tall woman with blond hair pulled back in a perfect ponytail. She blushed as the woman looked down her nose at her. She swallowed. "Hello I'm Adaline Laurent. I have a five o'clock meeting." she said suddenly realizing she didn't know who she was interviewing with. In all her excitement she forgot to ask a few necessary questions and suddenly felt foolish. By this time she was only 10 minutes early. The woman looked at the clock suggestively then stood. "Sit here Mr. Evans will be out shortly." she said eyeing the woman before returning to her desk. Addie sat where she had been told to sit and blushed feeling completely out of place amongst these perfect things. She took out her resume copy and set it on the top of the folder looking at it to remind her why she was here. Obviously they saw something outstanding in her resume otherwise she wouldn't be here.

Addie sat there waiting her eyes on her paper until she heard a pair of doors open and then her eyes drifted up and widened meeting with the man she had met yesterday in a very different place and her cheeks and the tips of her ears heated to a rosy pink. She swallowed and watched him as he talked to her competition for the job she wanted. The woman was escorted out and Addie stood suddenly feeling like she was on entirely new grounds. She knew something about this very powerful man it was obvious very few knew. She walked forward her eyes focused on his until she stood before him almost nose to nose with him in her heels. "Mr. Evans." she held out her hand. "It's an honor to actually meet you." she said her eyes holding a bit of a challenge in them. Would he bring it up? Would he recognize me? Addie's mind whipped around with thoughts as she tried to stay calm on the outside. She wanted this job and she wanted to earn it despite who the CEO was. She should have looked at pictures then she would have known and been prepared for this.

Two hours later and a pressing request of Amelia to change into a more luxurious suit. Arriving at his building that he built from scratch, Jace looked up at it before entering past security who greeted him with a curt nod letting him through. Jace walked through the hustle of the main entrance as people came and went, all giving Jace an admiring glance and a smile who returned these greetings with a stern look and a dip of his head. Getting in the elevator, he clicked the last button for the tallest floor in the building. He arrived to his office, with a beautiful view windows surrounding his office He stood and looked out at the city, as he heard a knock. "Come in." He said, as Amelia strutted in. "Good afternoon. Unfortunately, 4 applicants were unable to make the meeting tonight due to personal reasons. But I have 6 women here ready for you, Mr. Evens. You've got some tough choices to make. Just a reminder, they are applying for the job as an Artist Agent, but if you fancy more then 1 there are lots of other positions available." He nods in appreciation. "Thank you Amelia, that will be all. You can go back to your work now." He says, before laying in the comfy black leather recliner, stretching back on it as he went over to a filing cabinet, pulling out a folder with the resumes and a list Amelia had of the interview applicants and the time including questions that were suggested he ask. First up was a women named Lily Bainbridge. One of his clerks knocked, and when he invited her she walked in strutting a tight skirt and also a peplum top. "Mr. Evans, Ms. Bainbridge has arrived. Shall I escort her in?" Jace nods. "Yes please." He says, shutting his laptop screen and putting the papers on the side.

Jace asked all the questions that needed to be asked. He found her vague, but still she had an excellent academic past. Plus, she was pretty down to earth, someone his mother would love, but she wasn't it. He went through 3 women, when the same clerk from earlier opened the door. "Mr. Evans, Ms. Laurent is ready for her interview." She said politely with a look of despise as she turned to Addie waiting outside. She had to lead several women through those doors, but never got a moment with the actual man. No wonder she was so bitter, but she was professional enough to act polite and put on a faux smile. Jace squinted his eyes at that name. It sounded oddly familiar. "Please let her in." He said. With that, she went back out to Addie. "Mr. Evans is ready for you. Follow me." She said, reopening the door and leading her to the massive office. Jace was busy picking out the forms for her, finding the ones with the printed name Adaline Laurent. Wait... The Adaline Laurent from the bar? He looked up to see a women settling in the chair directly in front of him, and he looked up from the papers and those same blue eyes stared at him. Immediately, thoughts of tying her to that chair as he fucked her erupted. Slightly startled, something he wasn't used to feeling as a man of control, he felt the stubble growing on his face. "Ms. Laurent." He responded. "It's a pleasure." He stood up, and shook her hand. It was so small in his and oddly warm. "You are here for the job?" He asked calmly and cooly, all evidence of his surprise completely erased as his collected professional composure overtook his entire body. "Please sign these. It is for the lawyers and for the corporations collective safety. Nothing spoken in this room will be disclosed, no pictures, and no personal questions." He said, sliding the sheet over to his, his dark gaze landing on her.

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Addie sat after they shook hands. She smiled watching his eyes widen a moment before he said her name and she smiled her smile growing into something of amusement as he asked if she was here for the job. She tried not to laugh as she watched him bring himself back under control. "Yes Sir I'm here for the job and I'm real excited too." she said slipping easily into the role she had prepared for. He asked her to sign some papers and she raised an eyebrow as he explained. She tilted her head to the side as she picked up the pen looking at them. She briefly read over them. "Curious. I'm not sure if these papers are to protect me or you." she said and smiled at him as she signed then. She paused a moment with her signature on the paper then she set the pen down. Addie handed him a copy of her resume. "I figure you already have one but another couldn't hurt." she said and watched as he looked over it. Addie was no longer out of her element and held a different air to her than she had in that bar. She was still submissive underneath yes, curious and innocent sure but here there was confidence and a quick wit and a finely tunes observing eye she was ready to reveal to him. Addie smiled as he looked back at her. She was excited for this interview. She now knew why he had been so powerful and in a suit. The man never seemed to not be wearing them. She blushed and looked down having thought of what it would be like to peel the suit away from him. What kind of man would he be then? She bit her lip curious but she stuffed her thoughts away as he asked her an important question.

Sir. That word was like drugs to him, but he made no visible indication. Jace put a fancy pen on his lips, as he leaned back and watched her intently. "It's for both of us. Mainly me." He said, his voice like low and deep as he leaned forward now and rested his elbows on the table flicking the pen around his fingers. She handed over the paper, and he grabbed them purposely letting their skin just barely feather over each other. He marveled at her reaction, he could feel her breath catch, and felt her pull away. "Is there a problem, Ms. Laurent?" He said with a slight grimace. "Now, if we can return to the interview." His eyes drifted to her neck briefly. "Tell me about yourself, and why you would be ideal for this job." As she started to speak, he set the pen down and crossed his hands interlacing his fingers carefully and listened to her intently, focusing his gaze on her but still thinking about that necklace.

Addie inhaled sharply at his touch. It was electric like the sting of something hitting her skin but pleasurable and it made her insides twist. She shook her head as he asked if there was a problem. "Not at all Sir." she said and and nodded as he suggest they get back to the interview. He asked her a common interview question and was a little disappointed but none the less she had prepared for this. "Mr. Evans." she spoke softly a gentle smile one her face "As you have seen on my resume I have an extensive background in art. With an art history major from Columbia I am not only educated in the most cutting edge art but I have also had a few internships with several different exhibit houses that I am sure you know of like Bridgestone and the more modern Livingwaters houses." she said and smiled her gaze becoming steady as she looked back at him having regained her composure as she slipped into the comfort of talking about business. I know that there is room for advancement in Evan corporation for you have a very expensive and forward thinking company and I want you to know I am determined, driven and very patient when it comes to art and I would like to prove to you through this job that I will be one of the best collectors you have ever seen. You see I can be quite perceptive when I need to be." she blushed knowing at times she wasn't but then she had no idea a world like the one she had stepped into last night existed. Art she knew. "With art Mr. Evans I am always perceptive and can find the right pieces for my buyer that are not only fascinating an beautiful but are also iconic and revolutionary." she said and crossed her legs. She knew as a personal collector for Mr. Evans and his exhibits, he would take her to places across the world to assess and acquire some of those most fascinating and iconic pieces of art she would ever set eyes on but she had to prove she could be persuasive and had the vision for it. All of which she was determined to do and was excited for the challenge. Addie went quiet as he looked her over and she smiled knowing she had all the qualifications he was looking for and the only thing she needed was him to see the possibilities she had proposed and believe them, to believe in her.

" I have seen." He speaks. "I can tell you have a passion for art." He tilts his head to the side before looking down at her necklace again. "You must be in debt from student loans, correct? Is this also a possible reason as to why you applied for a job here? Because of it's well known high wages and new adventures that this corporation could offer you?" He asked, his blue eyes twinkling as he spoke passionately about something he had started from nothing. "Trust me, Ms. Laurent, I have no doubt you will be a phenomenal finder. But, you do realize with this job there are many disadvantages. You will spend many lonely nights with no guidance, as you will be working independently most of the time. And don't expect any assistance from me." He says with a sense of arrogance, at the same time obviously putting up a wall. "I am a very busy man, Ms. Laurent. If these issues are minor to you, consider the job yours." He says, not even giving the other applicants a spitting chance. Jace seen her ambition and innocence, and as much as it turned him on, he knew she would be perfect. If only she would call him sir again. He grinned at the thought. "You start tomorrow." He says, getting up from his desk. A clerk immediately walks in as if it was planned. "Cancel the rest of the interviews, please Megan." he says to the tall skinny blonde. She nods and flushes, her perfectly even skin blushing as she replied. "Yes, Mr. Evans. Of course." she goggles her eyes before turning on her heels and quietly shutting the door. Jace steps away from his swivel chair and stands up offering his hand to her. "I will have a security card and all necessary documents ready for you tomorrow. Consider the deal done. Congratulations, Ms. Laurent. Evan Corporations welcomes you." He takes her hand gently, his thumb running along her knuckle, his blizzarding gaze never leaving her. "Megan will escort you out." He said, indicating at the door as Megan walks out towards her, hips swaying her perfect figure flaunted in her tight clothing. "Right this way." She says, opening the door for Addie.

Addie smiled when he said he could tell she had a passion for art. He went on about loans and she shook her head. "Actually I got a grant and several scholarships." she said softly not afraid to correct him. She didn't need his pity or his money. "The benefits of the job do not escape me Mr. Evans and yes it was a factor but honestly it was the opportunity for travel that peeked my interest." she said and smiled as he continued. He spoke of the disadvantages to the job and she smiled. Honestly she did not mind time alone with a good puzzle or hunt to find and she smiled. "I like challenges and I don't require to be coddled on the job." she said smiling when he said the job was hers. Her face exploded with glee and she beamed at him barely holding back an excited yelp. She smiled and nodded. Things moved fast around here and she was looking forward to the challenge indeed. Addie stood and shook his hand as he offered it. "Thank you Sir." she said excited to start and knowing she needed to do a little research tonight about Mr. Evans personal art collection if she could find it. She would do more research tomorrow and start looking or the pieces. She would need to see the space of course and the list of cliental but she would take that all in step. She had to call Rikki to tell her about the huge life change she was about to embark on. Oh she had to quit her part time job immediately. She already had the perfect replacement in mind as well. Addie walked out with Megan and smiled at her. "Thank you." she said to distracted by her excitement to even notice the way the woman lusted after her boss. Addie finished up at Evan Corporations getting everything set up right away and she then bounced out of the building making people smile at her as she passed. She slipped into her car and drove back to her apartment making a few calls to her old job and the replacement she was sending to be interviewed. Addie then made her call to Rikki waiting on the line for her to pick up as she pulled up to her apartment. She parked and then headed inside to change out of her interview cloths and back into her street cloths.

"You are welcome, Ms. Laurent. I look forward to having you on my team." He flashed a dazzling look as she left. He thought back to the night at the bar, and how lost she was and it made him chuckle. Getting up, he went to notify Amelia he was on his way out before heading home. Once home, Adora's smile grew wide the fine lines stretching. "Jacey! Here here, supper fresh!" She says, excitedly scuttling into the kitchen where a four course meal enough to feed five lay all over the massive island. Taking a seat at his bar stool, Jace grabs a piece of homemade fried chicken and takes a bite. "Delicious, Adora, thank you. It's cheat day." He jokes, finishing the piece as he tosses it into a garbage disposal. "I have to go to the gym now, but I won't be at home tonight." he says. "You don't have to come in." Adora takes off her cleaning gloves. "Where you go?" She says. He shrugs in response. Adora frowns, understanding he would probably be in his second home. "Okay. Be safe Mr. Evan. One day I know you will stop bad habit." she said, half sad that such a beautiful successful young man was to be wasted away with... many women. Jace looks at all the leftover food. "Take this to any family who needs it." He says, before parting ways to the gym.

He ends up spending 3 whole hours at the high end gym, when he is interrupted by a women. Staring, her large breasts held together by a spots bra, she looks at him in shock. "I seen you on cosmo magazine the other day. It's not... Jace Evans is it? Oh my god, it is!" She squeals as he turns to look at her annoyed. "Please can I get a picture! Oh my god please." She begs, jumping as her boobs shook. "Look, I understand that it's exciting but please also understand; I am a very private person and not huge on pictures." Her face drops as he turns around towards the exit of the gym. Out of instinct, she reaches out and touches his back. "Wait!" She says as he flinches and throws his duffel bag angrily at the ground. "Fuck sakes!" he yells, his temper going from a 0 to 10 within a few seconds. Storming out of the gym, he drives home. Adora had already cleared. Showering for an hour, he eventually leaves the comfort of the warm water as he stares out on his balcony and shivers as he reminisces about the way his back was touched. The muscles on his back clenched even at the thought. Opening a cabinet, he pulls out a tray of prescriptions picking a few colored pills and setting them in his palm before swallowing them without water. It was late, but he knew he would never sleep after tonight.

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Rikki stops walking and pulls her phone out of her purse. Looking at her phone, she seen the words Addie with a heart emoji. Answering the call, she instantly could tell Addie was ecstatic at her high squeals. Once Addie filled her in, Rikki runs into her vehicle, a small black Ford focus. She rests the phone against her shoulder as she fumbles with her car keys trying to unlock her door, as she had no command start or unlock. "Oh my god, A. I'm so proud of you! I'm googling him right now... Jason something right?" She says, as she opens her phone. Once corrected, she puts in the proper name. "It's even a hot name." She giggles, waiting for the page to load wishing it would load faster. "Addie! I totally recognize him. He's been in magazines. Wait... you got to SIT in a office with this GOD? Addie!!! He's basically a celebrity. Holy shit, okay... I think I'm more excited then you." She laughs, starting her vehicle now. "Okay, I've gotta run, but promise me celebratory drinks and a sleepover at my place?" she says. "Please please please!"

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Addie rushes to speak as Rikki answers the phone. "I just got my dream job!" she squealed and beamed as she opened her door and slipped in locking it behind her. "Not only that but I got it at Evan Corporation!" she giggled. Rikki started to google and Addie shook her head tossing her keys on the counter. "No no Jace, Jace Evans." she said and waited slipping out of her heels and pushing then to the side next to the door. She grinned and shook her head. "I didn't get the job just to ogle my boss Rikki!" she said and laughed as her best friend crushed over her meeting Jace. "I just interviewed with him like twenty minutes ago." she said and laughed. "Of course I got to sit in his office where else would we sit for an interview, the park?" she shook her head. Her friend was defiantly more excited for her meeting Jace than she was having mentioned that she actually met him before. She didn't think that was a good idea to share that bit of information. "A sleepover? Rikki I got to get up at 5 so I can get in early at 6 to get to work tomorrow. Everything is very fast pace there and I want to impress the boss. I only just applied this morning." she said and laughed. "You can stay over at my place if you want though I'll be gone early in the morning." she said and chuckled. "We can hit up Jimmies just down he street. Wait where are you running off to?" she asked him and grabbed an apple jumping up onto the counter and taking a bite. She munched as she listened to her best friend. Addie felt high off of the things she was going to get to do. She had wanted this job more than anything else and now she had it. Addie hopped off the counter and over to her computer opening it and typing in a few key words trying to get a look at Jace's personal art collection. Shit this man is private. She bit her lip wondering it there was any art in the office building she was going to be working at until she could get something on site once it was ready. She had gathered that much before she went into the interview. Evans had closed the deal with the Piazzo gallery and was staffing it already. Addie beamed as she started another search and getting a few ideas of where to start. It seemed Jace's mother wasn't;t so private and she had an idea what kind of a piece she would be looking for and it seemed her birthday was coming soon. It was the perfect way to surprise and impress Jace.

"I'm so jealous A. I can't believe it... I would've asked for a signature." Rikki giggles as she arrives home. "Very funny." She says at the silly remark about the park smiling and rolling her eyes to herself. "So... how was the office? I tried to google for pictures, but there are zero. Nada. Does this man even exist?" She said, typing away on her google search as she left Addie on speaker. "God damn, he is seriously the hottest man on earth. Better in person or photos?" She asks. "And answer honestly." Setting her keys down, Rikki goes over to fill the the bowl for her cat who comes meowing over. "Aw, party pooper. Already ditching me for a hot guy." She said, genuinely sad that she couldn't go out for a few drinks. "Yes, yes, yes!!" She says at the invite. "Already packing my bag." She said, going into the bathroom and filling up her makeup bag, tossing in a pair of pajamas and a pair of shorts and a cute floral tank top. "Also - quadrupel yes to the Jimmies idea." She says, zipping up the bag. "I just had to feed Mr. Whiskers. But I'm on my way now." She said, picking up her cat and smooching it as it struggles in her grasp before running out the door as fast as she came. "So, google tells me that Mr. Sexy has a value of 37 million. Damn, A. That's insane." She said, continuing her tapping session. "Oh! And he's a major donator to lots of foundations. Smart, sexy, rich, and caring. Swoooon." she said laughing, before setting her phone down to drive. "Okay okay, I promise I'm done creeping. For now." She said jokingly. "Be there in 10!"

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Addie laughed as her friend said she was jealous. "It was a Job interview Rikki!"' she shook her head. "Other than a huge office I don't know what to say. I was more focused on him and the interview." she shook her head laughing. "He's very private, he had me sign a nondisclosure so please don't ask me anymore." she laughed. "And I honestly haven't looked at any pictures of him but doesn't reality always do better than a picture?" she asked and moved to her bedroom and stripped off skimming into her street cloths while talking to Rikki. She chuckled and smiled. "I really wasn't thinking about the man's bank account Rickki!" she laughed at her starstruck friend. "Alright I'll see you in ten and try to keep your eyes on the road. I like my Rikki alive and in one piece when she arrives to my apartment." she said and chuckled. Addie finished getting out of her fancy cloths and let hr hair down shaking it out and cleaned up her place a little before cooking some appetizers. Rikki and her ate like crazy when they where together it was almost as if they increased each others metabolism. Addie smiled when she heard the knock at the door. She rushed over and opened the door for her friend with the arm full of stuff. She laughed and took her bag and closed the door after Rikki came inside. "Potstickers are done." she said and smiled.