Checking my watch I had 5 mins to spare and I would be in his cabin if I make haste. I knocked door of his cabin nervously. Somehow meeting Mr. Knight was making me beyond nervous. I overcame that feeling and stepped in when he said come in.

Mr. Knight's POV

I smelled her once she stepped in my office. I wanted to run out of my office and hold her in my arms. But I had to control my urges. I wanted her to trust me. When she knocked my cabin door I could hear her heartbeat which was very fast. I was wondering whether she was excited to meet me or Is she afraid of me?? But I didn't gave her any reason to be scared of me. I think she is nervous.

"Well Miss Prescott I guess you have all the reports on my case so that we can win this case" I asked

"Oh yes Mr. Knight I have all the information filed in this file and you can have a look at it at your leisure and you can ask me if you need any clarification" She replied

"You think there is anything important than winning this case at the moment" I asked 

"Well Mr. Knight if you can go through it now I would be glad to answer any of your questions that you have" she replied in firm tone.

"Hmmm.. seems this will take sometime, well let me call my secretary to cancel all my pre-lunch meetings" I said

I called my secretary to cancel all my appointments of the day.

I could see from her expression that she felt it was not needed. But she didn't know that I did that so I could spend some more time with her and so no one will disturb me.

I went through the file so that she won't feel I was just passing time. I was watching her every expression each time I turned a page on the file. I kept going from first to last and two hours have passed and she was getting agitated that why I was going through a simple file again and again but she thought to keep herself profession.

"Well Mr. Knight do you have queries?" She asked in her formal tone

"Miss Prescott I must say your report on the case is impressive and you must be wondering why I am going through this file again and again. Well I am doing business and when I do a deal I do it seriously and I don't take light to the mistakes. I am satisfied with your file. But how do I know that you will be able to present the facts as professionally and as good as the file here shows?" I asked her

"Mr. Knight I am glad you do not tolerate mistakes and believe me I have been doing this for last 2 years and I have handled bigger cases than this" She said.

"Look Miss Prescott I  am aware of your reputation but I believe what I see" I said looking at her and already knowing well she was controlling her anger.

"Well if that's that then I guess I must leave since you surely have lack of faith in me" She said while gathering her things.

"Is that how you are going to deal my case Miss Prescott?" I asked.

"Look Mr. Knight I have no clue as to what you are expecting but I do know I expect my client to trust me that I will do my best in their interest" she said annoyed.

"Miss Prescott I already told you that I believe what I see" I said raising my brow.

"Let me guess you want me to present facts how I would in the court and then you would believe me" She said sarcastic tone.

"You indeed are a smart woman Miss Prescott" I said amused.

Her expression said she find it completely unbelievable but then she said "Well in that case Mr. Nathan I must say I would need another person who could cross-question me so I can give a demo to you about this".

I immediately called my secretary and asked her to send for Mr. Nathan, I could feel her glaring at me. I knew Nathan was away for a meeting and will not be back for 3 hours. But I wanted to do anything and everything to make her stay as long as I can make her.

"Miss Prescott could you please wait for Mr. Nathan my legal adviser so we can have a demo of your skills which I know are excellent. But I don't want to take any chances. Hope you don't mind" I told her.

Of course she did mind and was fuming inside I could feel her emotions but I was surprised by her voice which was calm and composed.

"Of course Mr. Knight I would like you to be satisfied and It's my job" She replied with a smile which did not reach her eyes.

I was amused but I had to cover my emotions. This girl is amazing, she is too professional and it would take much more to make her come out of this professional zone. My trail of thoughts was interrupted by her 

"Mr. Knight, May I ask you why you need another lawyer from a Firm to represent you when you already have a great lawyer such as Mr. Nathan as your legal adviser" She asked curiously.

"Miss Prescott, even though Mr. Nathan is my legal adviser and I know he would be able to handle this case but he is already handling all my financial matters and at this moment he is overburdened and might not be able to give the concentration I want him to give. Also I know he is friends with my cousin. Mr. Nathan will not betray me but I know my cousin will find a way to get information from him or his office. But if  I hire a lawyer from a prestigious firm, they will not fail me as their reputation will be at stake. I guess you got my point" I replied while watching her expression turn from curious to understandable.

She bit her lips and smiled nervously " ummm... Yes Mr. Knight I do get your point".

Even though there was nothing that she could do but I still made her to wait. I pretended to go through my papers while she was bored but I loved the feeling of having her near me. After half an hour her angelic voice interrupted me

"Mr. Knight I think Mr. Nathan is still busy. But can you please check when he will be available" She asked

"I am so sorry Miss Prescott I will check with my secretary for his whereabouts" I told her and again made a call to my secretary and 

"Please check where Mr. Nathan is ?" I asked in concerned voice as if the answer was going to change.

"Sir I already told you that he is away and will be back in the evening" She told me nervously.

"I know but I want you to check for him and let me know when he comes back" I told her.

I kept my phone down and told her "Miss Prescott I think it will take sometime for my secretary to find out when Mr. Nathan will be available" 

She nodded and of course she was getting  agitated and wanted to flee out of my office. But I wanted to spend more time with her so I wanted to keep her here till lunch.

After 30 minutes she started tapping her legs and I looked up and said

"Miss Prescott please would you mind not tapping your foot it's annoying" I said knowing well she was irritated and wanted to get the point across.

"Ofcourse I would sir But even you have to agree I don't have all day to wait for Mr. Nathan. I can come back once he is in" she replied irritatingly.

"Miss Prescott, if you are worrying about money I am paying you for all the time you are in my office so I don't think anyone from your firm should be having problem with that. As long as you are here you are getting paid" I told her

"I am sorry sir you may be paying for my time here but there are others also who are paying for my time and I cannot just leave their cases and be waiting for Mr. Nathan all day" She said in firm tone.

"Miss Prescott I warn you not to speak like that to me and I will not take a minute to sue your law firm if you did not met my conditions. I had already signed the contract with your firm and with that you agree to meet all my conditions" I said rudely.

She didn't say anything I know she was annoyed with the way I was telling her to stay  in my office when she could be handling other cases. But how do you tell your heart that beats only when she is near and the eyes which could not get enough of her fill.

We waited for around for another hour and I knew this was time for lunch and took this opportunity to extend lunch invitation in order to take her in more casual environment.

"Miss Prescott would you mind going out for lunch with me. Because I want you to finish off this case demo with him" I said in business tone.

"Mr. Knight I don't mix business and pleasure and I am sorry I decline" She said irritatingly.

"Well Miss Prescott it was not a request then" I told her with total finality.

Although I saw her frowning at my last sentence. I knew she would assent as I had made sure I will be priority of their firm. That means getting any lawyer at my beck and call. I knew what I was doing did not sound good but needless to say I would do it if I can have her near me.

I got up from my chair and stalked to her and lift my hand to her so she will take it and I would be able to escort her. 

She being the stubborn women didn't even glance at my hand. She got up and took a deep breathe and said "After you sir"

"Well.. it's Ladies first my dear and you being one should move ahead" I replied amused.

Seeing no choice she moved ahead of me and out of my office. When we passed our secretary and reached the lift. I called the hotel to reserve a table for us in private.

We were surrounded by silence after entering the lift, she looked anywhere but me in the lift. I looked at her but anywhere. I was admiring her, her lovely features, her rosy lips which I would kiss soon, her eyes which will look only at me, her hair for me to caress. I was lost in my thoughts when the lift opened to the basement. 

We got out and I took her hand in mine and took her towards my car. Though she tried struggling to release her hand I grip it more firmly but not to hurt her.

"Mr. Knight release my hand at once. Holding hands with is not in my JD" She said

"Well I was just kidding you miss. I only have interest in dealing with you professionally and no other ways" I countered releasing her hand.

I knew she was seething at that comment but she nodded and entered the passenger seat when I opened the door for her.

I drove to the hotel, well my own hotel which was one of the posh one. I was smiling at the thought how she will react when she will see the arrangement.

I stopped the car at hotel and passed keys to valet so he can park it. I put my hands at the small of her back so as to show other Vamps here that she is already taken.

She whispered to me " Mr. Knight, keep your hands off me"I acted as if I didn't hear her.

She clenched her jaw and was trying to move away when I grip the side of her waist tightly.

Just as she was about to blast me, a waiter came to me as I had signalled with my eyes and guided us to our isolated place.

We seated comfortably and she was about to make a remark about my behaviour when another waiter returned with a welcome drink.

She thanked him smiling though she was still angry at me.

"Miss Prescott what would you like to have?" I asked signalling another waiter to interrupt us.

When waiter came and asked I told him that I will have my usual. After that I questioned her and she said she will have a vegetable salad and a sandwich.

Waiter was about to leave when I told him to bring in a veg burger, some fries.

"Mr. Knight are you going to eat the burgers and fries with your usual meal" She asked surprised.

"Well that order was for you Miss Prescott" I answered her.

"Mr. Knight I did place my order for salad and I don't need to eat anything else" she answered.

"I don't think your salad will be appetising as the burgers and fries and the ice-cream we are going to have afterwards as dessert" I smiled.

"I don't believe this" she muttered but by that time our order was placed and served before us she started eating quietly.

"Sure someone was finding a simple salad appetising than burgers and fries" I spoke to start a conversation. The silence was killing me. I wanted to hear her voice. I loved her voice even though we were fighting. I was treasuring these moments.

"Well didn't somebody practically forced me to have the items in front of me" she countered.

"I like it when your nostrils flare Miss Prescott, shows how aggressive you can be" I said thinking how sexy she looks and the things I would love to do her.

She blushed but replied "In our field Mr. Knight we have to be aggressive at the same time we have to back ourselves with evidence".

She was about to take a bite of her burger when her phone rang and I clenched my jaw and said "Don't Miss Prescott after the lunch".

She being her stubborn self ignored me and was about to take the call when I snatched it from her hands and threw it on the ground.

"What is this Mr. Knight?? Have you gone insane??" She asked being surprised at fist and then fuming in anger at my action.

"I surely didn't. Miss Prescott I am paying for your time with me and I don't want you to waste it by talking to other people" I replied calmly.

"What?? Are you serious Mr.Knight.. I am just having food and we are not discussing any official matters" She asked shocked with my reply.

"Exactly my point Miss Prescott, you were having food with me. First and foremost thing, food should be taken without any interruptions and distractions. Secondly When you are with me Miss Prescott anything that we do becomes official" I replied a matter of fact tone.

"It could have been my boss asking for reports. I can get fired for not lifting the phone" She argued.

"Nothing of that sort will happen. I am paying your firm so they will not fire you Miss Prescott as long as you are with me. Just make sure you don't angry me" I replied in my casual tone. She glared at me but didn't utter a word. She took a deep breath to calm herself and I signalled the waiter to bring in dessert. I started eating the ice-creams and was relishing it, when she interrupted me with her melodious voice

"Really Mr. Knight, you are going to behave like a spoiled brat now" She asked not believing.

"Why what happened ? Now you won't even let  a man enjoy his desert" I said smirking.

"Really are we going to discuss that now. If you want to enjoy fine go ahead but I am sorry but I am done waiting for Mr. Nathan and you are sitting and enjoying this ice cream without a care in the world" She said annoyed.

"Well dear even you can enjoy it, infact I think you must taste this heavenly desert. One it will help you cool down and secondly why are you so worried when I am paying for your time" I said casually which she didn't like at all.

"Well seems like you don't have any respect for others time. I work because I love my Job not just for the pay Mr. Knight" she replied angrily. It seemed I hit a nerve when I mentioned that I am paying for her time.

"My dear the price you are charging tells me otherwise" I said smirking.

Her expression was priceless and she kept quiet.

I captured all her expression via secret camera so that I can see her when she won't be with me. I love everything she does.  

"Let's go sweetheart, Mr. Nathan is in my office" I replied paying off the bill and moving out while keeping her hands entwined in me like nothing happened.