Page Visits Jack’s Office
Jack’
s office was an architectural marvel of sleek modernity: floor-to-ceiling windows offered a panoramic view of the city skyline, while dark wooden furniture and soft ambient lighting gave the space an air of authority and luxury. Jack himself, a man in his late 40s with a salt-and-pepper beard and the sharp attire of a self-made tycoon, sat behind his oversized mahogany desk, engrossed in paperwork.
The soft click of the office door broke the silence, and Jack looked up. There she was—Page Conners. She stepped in with the confidence of someone who knew she had the upper hand before the game had even begun.
Page’
s fitted red dress hugged her curves as she moved with a purposeful sway, her long, wavy chestnut-brown hair cascading over one shoulder. Her red flat shoes added an understated elegance, making her presence striking yet unassuming. She carried a slim leather portfolio, a prop to suggest professionalism, though her real agenda had nothing to do with business.
“Mr. Harrison,” Page greeted, her voice a perfect blend of honeyed warmth and intrigue. “Thank you for seeing me on such short notice.”
Jack leaned back in his chair, trying to read her. “I don’t recall scheduling a meeting.”
Page smiled, setting the portfolio on his desk. “That’
s because I like to make an impression. I promise you won’t regret giving me a few minutes of your time.”
Jack raised an eyebrow, intrigued despite himself. “Go on.”
Instead of sitting in the chair opposite him, Page walked around the desk, her movements fluid and deliberate. She leaned slightly against the edge, her fingers trailing the polished wood as she positioned herself close enough to blur the boundaries of personal space. Jack stiffened but didn’t move away.
“I’ve been following your work,” she began, her tone soft, almost conspiratorial. “You’re a man of vision. Someone who doesn’t just play the game—he rewrites the rules.”
Jack smirked. “Flattery will get you nowhere.”
“Oh, I think
it will,” Page replied with a sly grin. She
let one of her red flats dangle off her foot, the movement subtle but impossible to ignore. Her bare foot slipped free, and she rested
it lightly against his calf. Jack’
s eyes flickered downward for a split second before snapping back to her face.
“What are you doing?” he asked, his voice betraying a mix of surprise and curiosity.
“Proving my point,” Page said, her foot trailing up his leg with a feather-light touch. “You’re not the type to follow the rules, are you, Jack? You like to take risks.”
Jack’
s breath hitched, his professional demeanor faltering as she pressed her toes gently against his thigh. Page tilted her head, her hazel eyes locking onto his, daring him to resist. She leaned in closer, her voice dropping to a whisper. “You’re a man who knows what he wants.”
“Miss…?” Jack started, but the rest of his sentence died in his throat as she
let her foot tease further up his leg. His composure cracked just enough for her to see she had him exactly where she wanted him.
Page smiled, withdrawing her foot and slipping
it gracefully back into her shoe. “That’
s all I needed to know,” she said, standing upright and smoothing her dress. “I’ll leave you to think
about the possibilities.”
She picked up the portfolio, gave him one last lingering glance, and walked out, her red flats clicking softly against the floor. Jack watched her go, still trying to piece together what had just happened, as the faint scent of her perfume lingered in the air.