Bound By His Desire by Nicole Flockton

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    They walked up to the building and the doorman opened the door for them. Before they even got through it, a woman rushed up to Nick and threw her arms around his neck. Nick abruptly let go of Pam’s hand and grabbed the other woman by her waist.
    Any confidence Pam had for taking the attraction between her and Nick further was quickly forgotten. The way Nick had grabbed at the other woman and held her tightly told Pam she was someone important to him. If that was the case, then why the hell had he been kissing her? Touching her and acting all Neanderthal-like with Ethan?
    With tears burning her eyes, she brushed past Nick and hit the elevator button. She didn’t want to witness the touching reunion between Nick and his girlfriend. What she wanted to do was get out of this stupid dress and forget she’d ever spent the last couple of hours sharing new sights and sounds with a man who was as much of a dog as Wayne was.
    Was she destined to always make stupid mistakes when it came to men?
    ‘Rob, what’s going on?’ Nick’s voice was hard as he spoke to the doorman and tried to extract himself from Caroline’s arms. What the hell was his former assistant doing waiting for him in the foyer of his building? And how did she know where he lived?
    ‘I’m sorry, sir. I tried to get her to leave but she was adamant that you had asked her to drop by.’ The doorman leaned closer to Nick. ‘She’s been here for about two hours. I thought she would’ve left, but she has astounding resilience and patience.’
    He knew from experience how persuasive Caroline could be when she wanted something. He’d been on the receiving end of her advances more times than he could care to remember.
    ‘Thanks, Rob, perhaps you could arrange for a cab to deliver Ms Devlin back to her residence?’
    ‘Certainly, sir.’
    Once Rob had moved away Nick turned on his former assistant. ‘I don’t know what game you think you’re playing, Caroline, but it ends now. I thought you would’ve worked that out when I fired you.’
    His blood curdled when she sent a sexy pout his way. If she thought he found it attractive she was mistaken. ‘But Nick, I know we’re perfect together, and I’m sorry I slipped those documents to Ethan, I was just so mad at you.’
    Her whiny tone grated on his senses. Why on earth had ever thought she was a suitable assistant for him? ‘Enough, Caroline. I don’t date my assistants, or former assistants, and I especially don’t date someone who thinks it’s fine to share confidential information with people who shouldn’t have it.’ He looked up and saw Rob inclining his head to let him know the cab had arrived. ‘Your cab is here, I suggest you leave and don’t bother coming back.’
    ‘You don’t date your assistant? Remember your rules ,’ Caroline paused before continuing. ‘I think you’re full of rubbish and your rules are a load of crap. If you don’t date your assistant, then what the hell was that I saw you and your new assistant doing? It certainly looked like you were returning from a date. You had your arm around her. She had that “just kissed” look about her too.’
    Nick was surprised Caroline knew Pam was her replacement, and how could she tell what they’d been doing? Not that it mattered. His former assistant didn’t matter to him, and neither did her opinions. He wanted her gone. ‘What I do and who I do it with is none of your business. The cab won’t wait for much longer.’
    She scoffed and sneered at him. ‘Don’t try and deny she’s not your assistant. I heard all about the “new” girl you brought back with you from Australia to assist you. You’re a hypocrite, Nick Rhodes. You say one thing and do the absolute opposite. Good luck with sticking to your rules .’
    With that parting comment, she turned and stomped out of the foyer. Once she was in the cab, Nick turned back to Rob.
    ‘Never, ever let her in this building again.’
    ‘Yes, sir.’
    Nick walked