She let her head hang down for a second before continuing. "I'm fully aware that my looks draw men's attention, making them swarm around me like flies. But just like flies, they never stay long, either because they're threatened by my intelligence, or because they just want sex and don't care anything about me, or because they're so insecure that they fly away as soon as any other guy starts buzzing around. So, no, I don't have a boyfriend-they're rare things for me." She looked up at him timidly. "I bet you find that hard to believe."
"Actually, it makes perfect sense. You may be surprised to know that most women want me for all the wrong reasons too, like my money or my notoriety."
"Well, I'm glad you understand. But I still don't believe that this game can be played without having sex. Wherever I go, people want my body. Jason Mack will, too." And you too, buddy. Not that she would mind taking Dan to bed, but after work hours.
"Jason Mack may want to have sex with you, but he won't get to. All our deals will be done at work with other people around. All you have to do is tease-follow-through is not expected. In fact, I forbid it. Your job is to make these guys fall for you and sign the contract, then get out of the way before anything else happens."
Kay closed her eyes briefly. "Dan, I hear what you're saying, but I know how this works. You say there's no sex involved, but it always comes down to that. If I tease Mack, he will want me-maybe not here in your office, but certainly later."
She looked at him and hesitated. Should she call him out for his leering? Sure-let's see what he has to say for himself. "Also, if I may be so bold, there may come a time when you will want more from me than just a business partner. This whole game is sexually charged, so don't tell me it isn't about sex." Because I'm certainly feeling it. "Kay, I'll admit that you're right. I have no idea what will happen in this game, so it's foolish of me to make any definite statements. But I can make two important promises to you right now. I promise that you will never have to do anything you do not want to do. Feel free to say 'no' at any time. I also promise to support and defend you, both during and after these deals.