He didn’t want Rachel to know she had that much power over him. Deliberately, he reerected the barrier she’d somehow broken through when she’d grabbed his hand. “This is childish,” he said calmly. “I suggest you end this game now.” “Certainly.” She matched him for calm. “Just as soon as you promise to apologize to Alice and Adam and to try harder with them from now on.” He snorted. “Why wouldn’t you?” she said. “You need to, if you want to win the partnership.” “Only one thing will win the partnership—” an experimental tug of his hand failed to dislodge her grip “—no matter what Tony’s saying right now. And that’s brilliant creative.” “That’s not true.” But she licked her lips. Those full lips. “Worried you’re not brilliant enough?” he taunted.
