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• The Sexiest Man   Chapter 9

  “You know, Billy, you just have to go with your instincts,” Jason explained in response to the reporter’s question. “Something clicks, something comes alive inside you—feelings you maybe didn’t even realize you had—and you suddenly know you’ve found the right fit.”The reporter shifted eagerly in his chair at the opening Jason had just provided him. “Speaking of finding the right fit . . . you’ve led into my next topic. Women.”Jason laughed and folded his arms behind his head. “You guys are all the same. You always ask me about this.”“Can you blame us?” the reporter inquired with an innocent grin. “You’ve dated supermodels, a pop star, and many of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood.”Jason nodded along with the list, obviously quite proud of his accomplishments.“And I think the only thing that gets more media coverage than the names of the women you date is the speed at which yo

• The Sexiest Man   Chapter 8

  Just the Sexiest Man Alive Page 8Without diverting their gaze, the secretaries parted so that Taylor could get a look at whatever it was that had so captivated them.A television.Taylor could barely hide her disdain. Oh, come on—he wasn’t worth this much fuss. Whether it was the patronizing tone of his assistant during their conversation the day before or the brazenly sexist bravado of “The Women of Jason Andrews!” article, she had recently found herself developing several preconceived notions about the actor she soon was going to be working with. And none of them could exactly be considered positive.She glanced over at the television, just in time to catch a quick montage of images of Jason Andrews flashing across the screen.“Where did you guys get this?” she whispered to Linda, not wanting to divert the larger group’s attention from such obviously imp

• The Sexiest Man   Chapter 7

  The deal was done as soon as Taylor saw the photographs the L.A. office emailed over. Just minutes from the beach, with a quaint little garden off the living room and cozy cream-and-brown Pottery Barn decor, the apartment was far better than anything else the legal assistant had shown her and easily worth the ten extra miles it would add to her daily downtown commute.Unfortunately on this night, however, the apartment’s charm was lost on Taylor as she stepped into the kitchen and set the copy of People magazine down on the black-speckled granite countertop. She threw the bouquet of flowers next to the magazine, not noticing as Daniel’s card slipped into its pages.She leaned against the far side of the counter and stared at the two dozen red roses with the same enthusiasm as if she were looking at a dead skunk.How ironic that in the five years they had been together, Daniel had never figured out that she didn’t even rea

• The Sexiest Man   Chapter 6

  Even to the likely detriment of their motions.And the possible harm that would then befall their client.Not to mention what she personally wanted.Not that she had any opinions on the matter. Really.But for the rest of the afternoon, Taylor had other, far more important things to worry about. And so, between the seventeen class member deposition transcripts she needed to review, and the eleven telephone arguments with opposing counsel over jury instructions, it was not until late that night, as she exhaustedly made her way to her front door, that she remembered the envelope Linda had handed her before leaving for the day.Research, her secretary had called it. She had smiled in amusement, thoroughly enjoying the new project.Given Linda’s mischievous grin, it was with dread that Taylor pulled the envelope out of her briefcase as she wal

• The Sexiest Man   Chapter 5

  “Linda, I need to clear my schedule for Thursday,” Taylor said as she approached her secretary’s desk. She was peering at her calendar, trying to figure out how best to move things around to accommodate her new “assignment.”“There’s been a change of plans—a new matter has come up.”She had barely gotten the words out when Linda flew out of her chair. It fell backward to the ground with a loud thunk, which Linda didn’t seem to notice.“Oh my god! So it’s true then? You’re really going to be working with Jason Andrews?”How the hell did that get out so fast? Taylor glanced around the office and saw that the other secretaries all had paused in what they were doing. They were staring at her, wide-eyed, and holding their breath as if their very lives depended on her reply. Looking over, she saw that most of the lawyers, too, lingered in their office doorways. For that moment, all business at Gray & Dallas

• The Sexiest Man   Chapter 4

  “I didn’t even think to ask—who’s the actor?”Sam peered up distractedly from his computer, having already turned his attention back to $800-per-hour work.“Um . . . Jason Andrews.”And with those words, Taylor’s hand slipped just the slightest bit on the doorknob.She turned back toward Sam, trying to appear nonchalant. “Really. I see.”But unfortunately, her initial reaction had not gone unnoticed. Sam’s face turned serious as he rose from his desk and crossed the room to her.“You know, Taylor, I told his manager that your reputation in this firm is that you can go head-to-head with any man. And win.” Sam paused meaningfully and stared down at her like an army drill sergeant.“Do not get starry-eyed on this,” he lectured firmly.Taylor’s eyes narrowed at the mere insinuation. After Daniel, her days of being starry-eyed, dreamy-eyed, or