The Three-Month Deal

Vaughn gave her a brooding look. After a few seconds, he raised his hand and held up three long, elegant fingers.

Sloane thought he was giving her the okay, and a flicker of joy flashed in her eyes.

But her excitement barely had time to surface before Vaughn said coolly, "Three months."

"Stick around Kingsley Group for three more months after our contract ends, and I'll set Valerie up with a trust