Katherine Garbera - Seducing His Opposition  

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J ustin Stern pulled his Porsche 911 to a stop in the parking lot of the Miami-Dade County Zoning Offices. As the corporate attorney and co-owner of Luna Azul he was always busy and he liked that. Unlike his younger brother Nate, who was out partying every night and keeping the nightclub in the public eye, Justin preferred the quiet comfort of his office. He had worked hard to make sure that Luna Azul was where it was today from a financial perspective and he was determined to see it continue to grow.

Thats what he was doing here todayensuring that the future of the club didnt just rely on the nightclub crowd. He had negotiated the purchase of a strip mall that was run-down and in desperate need of repair. Hed researched the deed and found that it had changed hands about ten years ago and that had been the start of the disrepair of the buildings.

He envisioned an outdoor plaza with restaurants and shops that would help revitalize the area and bring a new revenue stream into the Luna Azul Company.

All he needed to do was file the final paperwork here today, and they could proceed with the expansion plans.

It was a beautiful spring morning, but he took no notice of it as he walked to the building. He took the stairs to the eleventh floor instead of the elevator because elevators really werent an efficient use of time. He was happy to see there were only two other people in the waiting room. He took a number from the reception desk and then took a seat next to a very pretty Latina woman.

She had thick hair that curled around her face and shoulders in soft waves. Her skin was flawless, her olive complexion making her brown eyes seem even bigger. Her lips were full and pouty; he found he couldnt tear his eyes from her face until she raised one eyebrow at him.

Im not a creep, he said with a self-effacing grin. Youre just breathtaking.

She flushed and rolled her eyes. As if Id believe that line.

Why wouldnt you? he asked, turning to face her.

Im used to smooth-talking men, she said. I can spot one a mile away.

Just because Im complimenting you doesnt mean that Im BSing you, he said. She was really lovely and he liked the soft sound of her voice. She was well put together. He had no idea of designers or fashion but her clothes looked nicefeminine. For the first time in a very long time he didnt mind having to wait.

I suspect you can be very charming when you put your mind to it, she said.

Perhaps, he said. Not really. Im usually straight to the point.

You dont strike me as blunt, she said.

I am, he said. He wasnt giving her a lineshe really was gorgeous. She had caught his eye and distracted him. And he didnt mind at all. That was the surprising part for him. Your eyesare so big, I could get lost in them.

Your eyes are so blue that they look like the waters in Fiji.

He laughed out loud. Is that what I sound like to you?

Yes, she said with a smile. Honestly, Im not all that.

She was all that and a lot more, but he wasnt the best when it came to talking to women. In a corporate boardroom or at a negotiating table he was the best but one-on-one when he was interested in a girlwell that was when he got caught up.

What brings you here? he asked, then shook his head. Zoning.

Zoning, she said at the same time. Im here to file an injunction.

Is it for your own company or a client? he asked, wanting to know more.

My grandparents think that an outside company is trying to buy their property and turn it into some big commercial club. So Im checking it out for them.