I wasn't surprised she'd never been officially picked up or booked. Her father's money had probably greased enough palms to keep her out of trouble. "What does your criminal past have to do with this case?"
"Criminal past? Yeah, because tagging is so hardcore, Linus." She grinned and shook her head. "But, seriously, you've got nothing to worry about in this case. This piece here," she touched the picture, "was removed and painted over by a bunch of church volunteers over Thanksgiving weekend last year. In November. Four weeks before this company's contract expired. When it was still legal to accept and process hazardous waste."
I let her words sink in. "So this whistleblower who is suing our company is full of shit."
"Maybe," she said. "I mean, I wouldn't doubt that Jack Perillo's company is buying and exporting hazardous waste illegally. The guy probably couldn't get a real picture of the illegal stuff so he used and doctored and old picture. There's big money in hazardous waste—and in whistleblowing," she added.
"So I hear. For now, though, I'm more interested in proving our client innocent in this particular case. Can you prove this?'
"That it was repainted in November? Sure. This bit right here?" She touched the swirls of bright yellow and purple just barely visible. "That's mine. I keep track of my pieces and throw-ups. I like to see how long they last."
"And if your records of illegal activity don't hold up in court?"
She grinned at me. "The folks who repainted this one belonged to a church. I think it's a Baptist group. I'd have to ask around for the name. I'm sure they took plenty of pictures of their good work."
"Ask around and let me know what you find out. I'll send our private investigator over to take statements and get pictures, if they're available." I picked up a pen and started jotting down notes. "This was good work, Skye."
"Yeah?"
I glanced over at her and nodded. "Yeah."
"Good. I'm glad I could help." She preened happily. "I know I'm sort of a pain in your ass."
I chuckled. "Sort of."
When she placed the folder back on my desk, she twisted just enough to pull her skirt up higher. As more of her slender thighs were revealed, I swallowed hard. My cock stirred to life in my pants. I felt the rush of blood as my dick started to swell. My mind immediately went to my dirtiest fantasies. How many nights had I sat right here and fantasized about fucking Skye's tight, wet pussy? How many nights had I taken a break from poring over cases to imagine her on her knees sucking my cock? Too many.
"So what kind of reward do I get?"
"What?" She pulled me from my dirty thoughts.
"For helping you win this case," she explained and gestured to the file.
I eyed her carefully. "What do you want?"
To my utter shock, her gaze dropped to my lap. "Something I probably can't have." With a teasing smile, she added, "For the first time in my life, I think I've found something I can't buy."
My mouth went dry at her blatant come-on. "And what's that, Skye?"
She uncrossed her legs and widened her thighs just a bit. My gaze fell to her legs. "I think you know."
I lifted my gaze to her face. A flash of interest sparked in her green eyes. "I think I know that we're playing with fire even discussing this."
"I'm not afraid of a little burn, Linus."
"You should be. I'm old enough to be—"
"Don't." She pressed her fingertips to my mouth. "I'm old enough to make my own choices, Linus. This," she gestured to her nubile body, "is perfectly legal."
"Legal and ethical aren't the same thing."
Her sweet mouth curved in a smile. "Do you always argue like this?"
"I'm a corporate attorney, Skye. It's what I do."
"And I'm a dirty little girl who wants a taste of her daddy's hotshot attorney," she countered, her voice a bit husky. "What do you think about that, Linus?"
End Excerpt.
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ROXIE'S BACKLIST
Chance's Bad, Bad Girl
Halftime with Craig
Tease
Eddie's Cuffs 1
Eddie's Cuffs 2
Eddie's Cuffs 3
Quid Pro Quo
Coming Soon
Legal Briefs
Moving Violation
Eddie's Cuffs 4
Eddie's Cuffs 5
ABOUT ROXIE
I like to write dirty books that make your pulse pound. I’m the naughtier alter ego of another erotica and erotic romance author who wanted to write more taboo stories. You can find me online at www.roxierivera.com
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