The Launch Party ((Radiance))

[Spectra Lin]

The handsome and masculine Adrian Kane melted like butter in her palm, and Spectra glanced over her shoulder to see if Alistair had arrived yet. Something told her that he was intentionally dragging his feet. Or maybe he was dumb enough to get lost. Surely he wasn’t dumb enough to delay for long? If he was, the poor soul wouldn’t fare well if he shunned Spectra Lin. She’d give him a chance, though, and while talking to Adrian, she positioned herself so that her silhouette was perfectly poised by the angle from the door. Adrian’s employee had shared a lot of information about his boss that Spectra was pleased to exploit should the opportunity present itself.

His voice was rich and confident, matching the sharpness of his jawline. His gaze met hers with an intensity that held its own, suggesting a worthy challenge. Spectra used this dynamic, her interaction with Adrian a calculated display meant to challenge Alistair's interest, when he finally arrived. She would delight in witnessing the two men posture themselves for the prize of her attention.

“Your place is impressive. I heard that you own the hotel where the launch party was held. It's quite the empire you're building.” Her voice was laden with near-sarcastic admiration as she took in their surroundings. After which, she laid her palm along the curve of arm. The sweetness of her tongue was paired by the sharpness in her gaze. “So what happened down there? Negligence rear its ugly head?”