“I wasn’t referring to your freedom as a woman . . . darling. You got an offer from Gen One. Knowing as much as I do about you, there is no way you’re going to take another lover right now.” He inched impossibly closer when he whispered those words, and her skin hummed with anticipation. “You’re too worried right now that you’ll be caught when all eyes are on you as a potential candidate. But when you’re ready, I’m willing.”

“I thought you weren’t going to touch me. Not after the gala.” What was happening to her? How had the tables turned on her so quickly? She straightened, horrified at herself for being sucked under, like a current was dragging her away from solid ground.

He traced a hand down the curve of her cheek. “I think we still have unfinished business between us that I’d like to explore. Don’t you want to see how we are, too?” Ajay stepped back, leaving her unsteady on her stilettos. “Now that we’re not mad at each other and all. I’ll see you at the Gupta wedding. I assume you were invited.”

Her brain kicked in again now that he had given her space. “I’ve been invited to the reception. Are you going to be there?”

“Frankie, the bride’s grandfather, is on the Bharat board. He’s an old friend of our father’s.”

Raj made it a point to decline every Indian wedding she was ever invited to. Spending days exchanging social niceties with women who would rather see her floating in the Hudson was not her strength. However, she’d go to the Gupta reception. Being seen was important for her image now. For her company’s image.

And for closing the sale of RKH and starting over.

Raj smiled at Ajay, even though she was still a bit lightheaded from his close proximity. With a little wiggle of her fingers, she opened the door. “It’s been a pleasure. I look forward to seeing you and your brothers this weekend.”

“Raj?”

“Yes?” she said, pausing to look over her shoulder.

“I have a feeling you’ll be seeing a lot more of me. Soon.”

Chapter Six
Ajay

RAJ: Are you going to make a decision?

AJAY: Just because you have my number doesn’t mean you are permitted to use it at your convenience.

RAJ: Then don’t answer. I know how busy you are, Ajay. That’s why I’m trying to wrap things up.

AJAY: Trying to get rid of me so soon?

RAJ: Is that why you’re stringing me along? So you could spend more time with me? That’s an interesting tactic.

AJAY: Is it working?

RAJ: I’ll let you know. Send the nondisclosures at least. I’m not a patient woman.

AJAY: Then I’ll have to make the waiting more pleasurable for you. Check your inbox. Tushar sent the disclosures.