“No, I don’t,” I said while ignoring my inner hussy screeching that I was a liar. “And he’s not mine.”

“She’s already let him tune her engine.” Sierra waggled her eyebrows. “Several times. We definitely know that.”

“I had no idea he was a billionaire then.” I took a big gulp of margarita. “And now we’re working together and keeping things…professional.” I looked away.

“Ah-ha, that’s your tell.” Allie pointed at me. “You can never hold anyone’s gaze when you lie.”

“I’m not lying.”

“But you’re holding something back.”

I felt like I was in a police interrogation.

“After the chandelier incident, Langston went all alpha male protective. One of my housekeepers heard him yelling at Broody in his office. He was mad you almost got hit by the chandelier.”

Hearing that made my stomach go warm. I reached up and touched the small cut on my cheek. “He was the target.”

“Well, he wasn’t acting like a CEO with his hotel manager. He was acting like a man worried about his woman.”

“I’m not his woman.” I drank more margarita and looked away again.

“You slept with him,” Allie exclaimed. “Again!”

“Ooh,” Sierra exclaimed.

Jazz watched, wide-eyed.

“No. Not… exactly.”

Allie arched a brow. “Either you did or didn’t. This isn’t a maybe situation.”

“We didn’t go all the way. We kissed and…” I took another sip of my drink.

“How many orgasms this time?” Sierra teased.

I hesitated for a second. “Two.”

“God, this man.” Allie threw up her hands. “He’s clearly no greedy, selfish billionaire.”

I dropped to the stool beside her. “We’re having dinner tomorrow. In the penthouse.”

Sierra squealed.

“This is temporary. He’s not here forever. We made a deal to…enjoy this thing between us. Then he’ll leave.”

Now, Allie’s face changed. She looked worried. “You don’t do one-night stands, Tessa.”

“The old Tessa doesn’t. The one who always followed the rules, and was good all the time. But why shouldn’t I enjoy myself for once? We’re two consenting adults. He’s agreed that it’s got nothing to do with work.”

Sierra nodded. “I like this idea.”

Jazz nodded as well. “If I wasn’t married, I’d take a bite out of that man myself.”

Allie was quiet. “This could blow up in your face.”

“It won’t.”

“I’ve known you most of my life, Tessa Ashford. You’re going to catch feelings.”

“I won’t. I won’t let that happen.” I smiled. “He won’t be here long enough for that to happen. I’m going to enjoy spending some time with a hot, smart guy. He surprised me. I like him. He’s not what I expected.”

The worry on Allie’s face didn’t dissipate.