John's POV

The ball was left in her court, and she played it wisely. “Stop, I would sign the deal with you, whatever you want” she blurted out. Her breathing had already increased, and I could feel the surge of adrenaline that coursed through her vessels.

“That's more like it. I love it when people cooperate with me” I said with a soft and emotionless smile. My bodyguard, who knew exactly what to do, went ahead to submit the needed document to me.

I went ahead and gave the ...