Off Limits Attraction (The Heirs of Hansol #3) - Jayci Lee Page 0,9
raised every hair on his arms. She sounded so carefree and young in that moment. “I love that title. So adamant then...not so much. But I’m afraid I’ve never heard of or seen the movie.”
“That’s not surprising since you have so many films to keep track of in multiple countries. I assure you it’s great, but you don’t have to take my word for it. I found a theater still playing it, and have taken the liberty of getting us tickets for tomorrow night at eight twenty.”
“For us? At the theater?” She sounded stunned, and Colin frowned. Did she think he was asking her out on a date? It couldn’t be.
“CS Productions would like to persuade Rotelle Entertainment to work with us. I believe seeing Never Again Maybe will convince you that a perfect story with the perfect screenplay could be ours if you say yes to the partnership.”
“Let me have the name of the theater and I’ll meet you there at eight o’clock sharp.” Her voice was poised and professional once more. “Will that work for you, Mr. Song?”
“Absolutely. It’s the Shadow Cinema in Santa Monica. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.”
Colin hung up his phone and placed his face in his hands. He could barely handle a phone call with her without getting hot and bothered. How was he going to keep it together sitting beside her in the dark?
By remembering what a coldhearted, vengeful woman she was.
Jihae Park had planted a corporate spy in Hansol and endangered their partnership with Vivotex, a multibillion-dollar venture. Not only that, but she’d also chosen a spy who had been Natalie’s college boyfriend to cast the blame on her, and put Garrett’s marriage in jeopardy. How could Colin forget what Jihae had nearly done to his cousin and Natalie? What she had almost accomplished with Hansol Corporation?
No, he could never forget that. Not only would he not forget it, but he would also get this partnership any way he could and get hard, cold evidence of Rotelle Corporation’s culpability in the Hansol affair. Somehow. That was what tomorrow night was about—making sure CS Productions secured the partnership for its future and finding justice for his family. He wasn’t in any way motivated by his attraction to her.
His argument was so convincing, he almost had himself for a second.
Three
Jihae felt glued to the spot and none of her limbs obeyed her. Had she just agreed to go to the movies with Colin Song? It certainly wasn’t a date. People wanted to wine and dine her all the time. This was no different. He was only trying to get in her good graces so she’d partner with his company.
But Jihae had never even been to the movies at a public theater. She’d been sequestered to watch movies in her family’s private theater or at the office. It would’ve been a lonely, isolating experience, but the movies always transported her out of there. She couldn’t imagine how wonderful the experience would be with a room full of people. She was beyond excited about going to a real theater. Their home theater served five-star meals and beverages, but she wanted nothing more than some popcorn and a Coke. She wanted to experience the movies as they were meant to be, enhanced by the shared excitement of the other viewers. It was going to be amazing.
She couldn’t tell June. She wasn’t trying to keep it a secret from her friend. After all, it was nothing. But she didn’t want June to blow things out of proportion and call it a date. That was unacceptable. It was a casual business meeting to determine the quality of the screenwriter’s talent. It was necessary for her to make an informed decision.
After a short knock, June walked into her office, and Jihae stared at her with wide eyes, not saying a word.
“I’ve done more research into Colin Song and his production company, and everything comes up squeaky clean and up-to—” June stopped both talking and walking when she looked up from her tablet. “What the heck is going on here? What’s the matter with you?”
“Nothing,” Jihae replied in a tiny voice.
“Don’t even go there. I want you to spill it in five seconds.” She began counting off on her fingers. “One. Two. Three. Four—”
“I’m going to the movies with Colin Song,” she nearly screamed then clapped her hand over her mouth. When she resumed, her voice was at the right decibel. “It’s a business meeting.”