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A small smirk glanced upon her lips. âWhat are you insinuating, Mr. Russo?â She said, her gaze not breaking his. âThat you talk freely without judgement or that we donât talk?â She started to stand from her seat, not bothering to pay for the bill. She just assumed he would pay for it. After all, he was the one with the famous boss that everyone knew about.
âWhichever suits you best, Miss Lorelli.â Tony replied, though as much as he enjoyed the game, his patience wasnât going to hold out forever. Either the bait would hold, or heâd move on. Itâd be a shame, though. She looked like she could be a lot of fun without all those layers in the way. She slipped from her seat, and the movement alone brought them closer. He smiled at her, entirely without innocence.
Because of his work, he didnât need to pay, but he didnât like to miss an opportunity to flash his wealth, especially in front of a prospective, ahâŚcompany.
Withdrawing his wallet, he tossed down a few larger bills for the barkeep. âIt would be a shame to be without your company, in any measure.â
âItâs still early.â Mischief replied while glancing a bit at the money before looking at him. âPerhaps you can take me the long way home, then?â There was a bit of playfulness in her voice. She would enjoy getting home late and making Agnes listen to all of the details of her lucrative business meeting that turned into a night of leisure or perhaps pleasure with a handsome man.Â
âPerhaps we happen to get lost on the way back?â She arched one eyebrow with that smirk that she was known for. âUnless you have another idea.â
âYou are a woman that tempts the imagination, Miss Lorelli--it would be a crime to not have ideas.â Tony offered her his arm, escorting her to the door of the bar. He would have to inquire about the bar--if this was her favorite haunt, he wanted to be nearby. Perhaps he could purchase it. No doubt the owner would be tempted by a large stack of bills, as any man would.
He replaced his hat as he moved with her toward the waiting Model K automobile. Once again, he didnât mind showing off, and he imagined she would find it exciting to be in something of this nature. He considered it charitable.
âMind your head, Miss Lorelli.â
















