She'd dressed carefully, knowing she needed to walk that treacherous borderline between attractive and feminine yet businesslike, one that let her play the conflicting roles of seductress and CEO. She had chosen a dress that felt elegant, and as they sat in the fancy restaurant chatting with small talk over drinks, it seemed the right one. She let Riley direct the conversation, chipping in a smile or comment when it seemed appropriate. Some men could easily be overwhelmed by a strong woman, and Phil struck her as that kind of man. So she sat back watched Riley work him. He was suave, speaking to Phil as if they were friends sharing confidences. Phil was new to software investments and tired of missing out on the billions being made. What did Bill Gates have that he didn't after all? Over dessert, Riley did a wonderful job of raising the matter of the needed investment, and its possible benefits, without making it sound like he was making a pitch. His calm, confident voice and casual manner made it almost as if he was talking about something he'd heard on the nightly news.
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