An impossible passion

by 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.. . .

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