C5 An Offer For The Bad Billionaire

The look he had seen in her eyes came into his mind again, and he shifted uncomfortably in his chair. Damnit! Why was she so goddamned beautiful? He wondered, angry at the way he was feeling. Sexual desires………feelings………Love…..he didn't want that! A woman would never have any permanent place in his life.

Right now, all he wanted was some good thoroughbreds, which will help him win in the horse race events, add more respect to his name in the town and bring more money to his coffers, he thought. The thought of loving a woman, especially a tight arse, strong-headed woman like Lisa Wolfe, riled him up. He shook his head. It could never work. The other night, when he had returned to the house and had met Gableton waiting for him patiently in the living room, the look on his face had told the lawyer the meeting with Lisa had been unsuccessful. Gableton did not say anything to him. He had only smiled knowingly and gave him that look that says " I told you so "before walking out of the house.

Jake had muttered a curse. He hated it when he could not have his ways with things. Why was Lisa so stubborn about selling her horses? Why couldn't she see things from his point of view ?. He thought angrily. He heaved heavily, took the cigar out of his mouth, and stubbed it out in the ashtray. Well, there's nothing I can do about it. He told himself. If she's not going to sell her horses to him, he can forget participating in the horse racing events. He shrugged indifferently. He would rather forget about keeping up with his family tradition and the money he was going to make from the racing events than grovel at the feet of a woman all for the sake of some horses. He leaned into his armchair, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Just then, Carl came into the room, beaming with a smile. Seeing the demure expression on Jake's face, the smile disappeared. That was one thing about Carl. He always knows when his master was in his happy mood or no-nonsense mood.

" Mr Courtland," he said in a calm voice.

Jake looked up.

" Yes, what is it, Carl? "

" There's someone who would like to see you," he said.

Jake narrowed his eyes.

" See me? " He said. " Who is it? "

" A miss Wolfe," Carl said.

Hearing the name Wolfe, Jake's eyes bulged out of its sockets in shock.

" Are you kidding me, Carl? " He said huskily.

" Not at all, sir," Carl affirmed. " I could never kid about such a thing."

" Where is she? " Jake said anxiously.

" Right outside the house, sir. She's said she wouldn't come in unless you come out and see her."

Lisa? Here? He asked himself. What the hell was she doing here? Had she changed her mind about selling her horses? A feeling of excitement surged through him. Yes, that must be it. She had given in after all. Excitedly, he stood up from his chair, came around the table, and followed Carl out of the study, through the stairs, then out of the house.

Lisa Wolfe sat astride a mare. She had on a blue striped open neck shirt tucked neatly into tight-fitting white slacks and black boats. A cowboy hat sat elegantly on her head. She looked tough and sexy as she sat on the mare, and Jake felt a sudden tightness across his chest.

" Miss Wolfe, this is a surprise, " Jake said, a suppressed excitement expression on his face. " I knew you were going to change your mind. You changed your mind, right? " He said, not as a question but as a matter of fact.

" Of course, I changed my mind," she replied in a hard, clipped voice. She turned her head away to scrutinize the ranch house, then with a nod of approval, she turned her eyes back on him. " But there's a catch."

A little frown creased Jake's face.

" A catch? " He said bemused. " Are you talking about the money I am offering? "

She gave him a cold, blank stare.

" This is not about the money, Mr Courtland. This is about something else," her voice cold and hard.

Jake stared at her for a long moment. He had a feeling he was not going to like what she was going to say.

" Look, Miss Wolfe, I think it would nice if we discuss this in the house," he said.

" Of course ! " she dismounted from the horse.

Carl, who was standing beside Jake and had been watching his master and the woman the whole time, moved towards the horse. Lisa offered him the reins. He collected it, bowed slightly, and led the horse towards a big orange tree to tethered her to it.

Jake led her into the house, then into his study. He waved his hands to the client's chair. She sat in it, took off her hat, tossed her glossy mane of black hair from her shoulders, and crossed her legs. Sitting in the chair, she had the air of a woman who was very sure of her beauty.

" Would you care for a cup of coffee? " Jake asked her.

" Yeah, that would be nice," she answered.

Just then, Carl came into the room. Jake turned to him.

" Would you get miss Wolfe a cup of coffee, please? " Jake said. Then he turned to Lisa. " How do you want it? "

" Black with lots of cream and sugar, " She answered calmly.

" You heard that, Carl. " Jake said.

" I'll get it right away, sir, " Carl beamed, and he went out of the room.

Jake settled down on his armchair. He took out a cigar from a platinum case, lit it, drew in smoke, and exhaled deeply. Then he looked at Lisa. Her blue eyes were staring hard at him, scrutinizing him.

" Miss Wolfe, " he began. " I'll like to know what this catch is all about."

" I might say you wouldn't like it when you hear it," she said casually.

Jake grinned.

Let me be the judge of that," he said. " I want to be certain of something. Do you mean to say you really wanna sell your horses ? "

Lisa nodded her head.

" Yes," she replied.

Jake stared at her in disbelief.

" Forgive me, but I find that hard to believe " he took the cigar from his mouth, letting it burn between this fingers. " I mean, my lawyer has been disturbing you for the past two months now. I believe the money am offering was too good to refuse, is that it? "

Lisa laughed, and her eyes told him she was genuinely amused.

" I don't need your money, Mr Courtland. You should know that already. " She heaved heavily. " After you left yesterday, I did a lot of thinking. And I came up with a deal. A deal that would favor the two parties, which is you and I."

" What deal is that? " He asked.

Just then, Carl came into the room. He settled a tray on the table, bowed, and slipped out of the room. Lisa picked up the mug and sipped the coffee. Jake watched her, impatience gnawing at him.

" Mr Courtland, " Lisa said, placing the mug back on the tray. " I want you to understand something. The only way you can get those horses of mine is only if you agree with the decision I come up with. If you agree with it, I needn't collect the money you are offering for the horses. I don't need your five million dollars. Are you listening? "

Jake sat up in his chair instantly, his interest piqued.

" I'm listening, alright," he said solemnly.

Lisa examined her well-manicured fingers for a moment.

" I want a child, Mr Courtland. " She said finally. " Most importantly, a son. You are going to give me a child."

Jake's mouth jerked up. If he was shocked by what Lisa had said, he couldn't hide the surprise expression on his face.

" You want a child? "he asked, leaning forward in his chair, his eyes bulging out of its sockets.

" Yes, a son precisely," Lisa affirmed, staring back at him defiantly.

Jake's face lost its color. He stared at Lisa as if she was crazy or something, then seeing the defiant glint In her eyes, he knew she had meant what she had said. At first, he wanted to tell her to get out of his office, but he stilled himself. His instinct warned him to be careful and to take things easy with her.

" I'm listening, alright," he said solemnly.

Lisa examined her well-manicured fingers for a moment.

" I want a child, Mr Courtland. " She said finally. " Most importantly, a son. You are going to give me a child."

Jake's mouth jerked up. If he was shocked by what Lisa had said, he couldn't hide the surprise expression on his face.

" I still don't understand you, Miss Wolfe," he said gently.

" What's there to understand? " She said impatiently. " All I want is for you to give me a child. This is not about marriage or anything that has to do with happily ever after. This is purely business. That's all."

Jake stared at her, puzzled.

" But surely their many ways you could go about this. " He said with an encouraging smile. " For instance, you could adopt "

Lisa shook her head.

" No! I want my own child. " She replied curtly. " My flesh and blood. All I want is your seed in me in exchange for those horses. It sounds absurd, but I prefer that to take money from you. As you know, those horses are the only family I've got left, and since I am going to be giving them out, then I need someone to love and cherish so that I won't be lonely. I need someone to take their place in my heart. That's how I came up with the idea of a child. And that's all there is to this business. I'm gonna take care of the child. You needn't worry about the upkeep or anything. I'll handle everything myself. " There was a fierce determination in her voice now. " All I want is your seed in me, that's all."

Jake dragged his finger through his thick hair

" How are we going to do this ? " he asked.

" How? Do you even need to ask that? " She blundered out, staring hard at him." You are going to have sex with me, of course. See yourself as a kind of sperm donor. Only this is not about sperm donation. There would be consummation in this. I want you to look me in the eyes when you pour your seeds inside of me. I want that ! " she said, her blue eyes glittering.

Jake shook his head, still confused by all these. He knew he had heard all sorts of crazy stories, but this was the breaker for him.

" But Why me? Why not someone else ? " he said.

Lisa moistened her lips with her tongue.

" You are good-looking, sophisticated, and a billionaire. What more, you come from a long line of a wealthy and highly respected family. I couldn't settle for less. That's why I choose you."

Jake drew in a long, slow breath.

"what if the child turned out to be a girl? Have you considered that?

"Yes, I've thought about that, "she replied. "you don't need to worry. If it turns out to be a girl, I'll take care of her all the same "

Jake heaved heavily.

" I'm sorry, Miss Wolfe. But you are talking with the wrong man. I don't wish to have a son, especially with a kind of arrangement like this. It's like saying you want me to father a bastard proudly. If I want a son, I will get myself a woman I'll love and cherish with my whole heart. That woman would be the mother of my child. " he shook his head. " I'm sorry, but your idea isn't my way of going about that."

" Don't be stupid, Mr Courtland. This is your only chance of getting those horses you so much wanted. " Lisa said harshly. " Do you think I wish to go ahead with this ?. I would have talked about you getting married to me; that way, the child would know his father, but the idea of settling down with a man has never entered my head. "

" Don't you think you are selfish here? " Jake said tightly. " You are only thinking of your own selfish needs. What about the needs of the child? Any child would want to know his or her father. Moreover, any good father won't like the idea of having a child somewhere without not wanting to perform his fatherly duties. "

Lisa bit hard on her lips.

" I've thought of all that. But there's nothing that I can do about it," she said.

" What if I don't want you as I woman? " Jake growled. " What if I can't bear the sight of you? " He said bitingly. " What if the thought of making love to you repulsed me. I've you thought if all that? "

Lisa smiled, and it angered Jake that she could be so nonchalant about an issue like this.