“Water, please,” Viktor asks her. Even though I know he’s American and grew up in Russia, I expected him to have a Russian accent, but he doesn’t; it’s barely there. I order the same and wait for her to deliver the drink and for the plane to be in the air to start the meeting.
“I bet you’re wondering why I signed you?” I ask him, and his dark blue eyes just stare at me.
“I know why you signed me,” he says. “You’d be a fool not to sign me.”
I laugh now. “You think very highly of yourself.” He just shrugs. “But I can’t ignore that when you’re on the ball, you are on the ball.”
“That’s why you signed me,” he says, taking a sip of his water.
“You’re right, but I didn’t sign you for the bullshit that you have been pulling for the past two years,” I tell him, cutting to the chase. “Listen, I’ve been down. Fuck, my career was nonexistent when I went back home with my tail between my legs, but I got a chance.” I watch him. “A very big chance and now I’m giving you yours.”
He doesn’t say anything, and I don’t let him or give him room to say anything. “We are piss testing you weekly until I think it’s good enough. If don’t like the terms, you can leave now.” He glares but doesn’t say anything. “We have you staying in Max’s loft for a month for you to get your stuff settled.”
“I need to find a realtor,” he says. “I have my stuff waiting to be shipped from LA.”
“Already ahead of you there. My sister Zoe will meet with you tomorrow afternoon,” I tell him. “She is the best there is, and if there is a house out there, she knows about it.” He nods again, not saying a word. He doesn’t say anything for the rest of the flight. He does eat, though; he eats everything they put in front of him.
When the wheels finally touch down, I look at him. “Welcome home, Viktor. Welcome to New York.”
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Books By Natasha Madison
Hollywood Royalty
Hollywood Playboy
Hollywood Princess
Hollywood Prince
Something Series
Something So Right
Something So Perfect
Something So Irresistible
Something So Unscripted
Something So BOX SET
Tempt Series
Tempt The Boss
Tempt The Playboy
Heaven & Hell Series
Hell and Back
Pieces of Heaven
Heaven & Hell Box Set
Love Series
Perfect Love Story
Unexpected Love Story
Broken Love Story
Mixed Up Love
Faux Pas
Acknowledgments
Every single time I keep thinking it’s going to be easy. It takes a village to help and I don’t want to leave anyone out.
My family: To my children, Matteo, Michael, and Erica, Thank you for letting me do this. You encouraged me, you pushed me, you support me, and I am utterly and forever grateful for all of that. Well when you weren’t complaining you want real home cooked food, which was often. Thank you for going on this journey with me.
My Husband: You share me with this hobby that has taken over our lives. Thank you for holding my hand and for coming up with words when I'm stuck. I love you more than words can say.
Crystal: My hooker. What don’t you do for me? Everyone needs someone like you in their corner and I am so blessed than you chose to be in mine. I can’t begin to thank you for the support, love and encouragement along the way.
Rachel: You are my blurb bitch. Each time you do it without even reading this book and you rocked it. I’m really happy I bulldozed my way into your life.
Beta girls: Teressa, Lori, Natasha M, Lori, Yolanda, and Sarah, Yamina. You girls made me not give up. You loved each and every single word and wrote and begged and pleaded for more.
Madison Maniacs: This group is my go to, my safe place. You push me and get excited for me and I can’t wait to watch us grow even bigger!
Dani: Thank you for holding my hand and not giving up. You answer my question no matter how stupid they sound. Thank you for being you, thank you for everything!
BLOGGERS. THANK YOU FOR TAKING A CHANCE ON ME. EVEN WHEN I HAD NO COVER, NO BLURB, NO NOTHING! FOR SHARING MY BOOK, MY TEASERS, MY COVER, EVERYTHING. IT COULDN’T BE DONE WITHOUT YOU!
My Girls: Sabrina, Melanie, Lydia, Shelly, Stephanie, Marisa. Your support during this whole ride has been amazing. I can honestly say without a doubt that I have the best Squad of life!!!!
And Lastly and most importantly to YOU the reader, Without you none of this would be real. So thank you for reading!
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