He had no doubt in the efficiency of his team, but Harry was a new employee, and he didn’t want to go into a meeting with a big organization like BookFlix unprepared on any level.
“Set up a meeting with Harry for this afternoon,” Daniel instructed. “Tell him to walk me through his plan and any concerns or thoughts.”
Akino nodded, and jotted down notes into his tablet, then looked up at his silence.
“Don’t scare him. I just want to go in prepared knowing who the people on my team are,” he added.
Akino smiled at him.
He’d known the Hawaiian man for nearly ten years. Johnathan had taken Daniel on a global tour of all their hotels in his early twenties and he had spent a week here learning the ropes.
Akino had been younger, of course, and had shown Daniel around. It wasn’t like they had become friends—Daniel was always a Dufort and was treated as such—but over the years, they’d both seen each other grow up.
“He’s very competent. I’m sure you will be impressed.”
“I don’t doubt it,” he said, inadvertently complimenting Akino.
Daniel's eyes tracked across the hotel lobby and landed on a pair of tanned legs. Even before his eyes reached her perfect c-cup breasts or her luscious long, dark wavy hair, his cock reacted.
Jesus.
He felt like a fucking teenager.
Down boy.
The woman was dressed in a bright pink bikini with a pair of denim shorts and black flip-flops. On her shoulder, she carried a beach bag with a towel poking out. She lowered her sunglasses as she neared the entrance, ready to step outside.
“Right, well, I think—” Akino said, then called out, “Oh, look, here’s Ms. Kane!”
The sexy as fuck brunette turned and lifted her sunglasses. Instead of focusing on Akino, her eyes met his.
With distaste.
What the hell?
Daniel slowly raised his brows. He couldn’t remember the last time a woman had looked at him in such a way.
Oh wait, yes, he could. Never.
Her eyes moved from his to Akino and softened.
Before Daniel could stop himself, he sneered. Not that she noticed, because she was already greeting Akino warmly.
Standing head and shoulders taller, Daniel stared down at the stunning woman, taking in blue eyes that were much brighter than his own. She had naturally dark olive skin and was simply fucking gorgeous.
For the first time in his life, Daniel Dufort felt mesmerized by a woman.
Okay, yes, and aroused.
“Ms. Kane, I’d like to introduce you to our chief executive, Mr. Dufort,” Akino said.
Daniel smirked and plugged his hands into the pockets of his Ralph Lauren shorts. This was when she would show interest.
Money. Wealth. Power.
Women were drawn to it.
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