An Impossible Passion — Stephanie Howard

Giselle's protests were a waste of breath

The discussion was about to be unilaterally terminated. The wealthy Lebanese banker was appallingly arrogant, his attitude toward women cynical.

"I employ you and I'm the boss, " he told Giselle.

"I tell you what to do and you do it -- and I can fire you whenever I wish."

Put like that, Fayiz Davidian's proposition was an offer Giselle certainly ought to refuse-only she badly needed a well-paying job. Besides, since Fayiz obviously expected her to refuse, it was tempting to turn the tables on him....

Hero: Fayiz Davidian
Heroine: Giselle Copeland