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Isabel?” he asked his chief editor.
                  “My my.  Is our prompt new assistant running late to her first B. Pentagon event?” Linda teased and earned a scolding look from Luke. “Relax I’m sure she’s on her way. Give the girl a break she’s probably lost, she’s new to town.”
                  Luke ran a hand through his hair. He was probably worried for no reason. She would call if she couldn’t make it. It wouldn’t be like Isabel to not show up. Get a grip Brady.
                  “Besides,” Linda continued. “You have bigger issues to worry about.” She pointed her chin to the dark haired vixen who cat-walked her way towards Luke.
                  “Shit I forgot about Magda.” He let out a harsh breath.
                  “She’s a real pain in the ass Luke I really don’t know how you deal with her.” Linda shook her head.
                  “I invited her to this over a month ago. Dammit I completely forgot.”
                  “Well she apparently didn’t.” Linda mused. She couldn’t help but enjoy the annoyed look on Luke’s face. “Good thing you didn’t invite another date.”
                  He wanted to scold her again but couldn’t help and laugh. Last year’s event Rachel had an accidental mix up and sent the same invitation to two different women. He barely escaped the scandal by canceling on one of them last minute.
                  “This one really thinks she’s got you by the throat. Gloats about her dates with you everywhere she goes. She’s so sprung it’s pathetic.”
    “Luke baby there you are.” Magda walked right past Linda with no acknowledgement. She was in a fiery red silk dress pressed so tight against her body it left little to the imagination. She presented her cheek up to Luke and he lightly kissed it.
    “You bailed on me last night.” She purred as she pressed her body against his.
    “I had something very important come up that required my full attention.” At least he wasn’t lying. He felt no remorse canceling on Magda to take care of Isabel.
    “I was very lonely without you” she continued in a sexy playful voice.
    “Might I suggest next time you purchase a vibrator.” Linda called out. Luke stared at her stunned and Magda’s cheek’s burned from fury. She almost became the exact color of her dress. But years of practice of being the perfect socialite had taught her to keep herself composed in public.
    “Why Linda I didn’t even see you standing there. Then again that dress is so bland you just blend in with the rest of the surroundings.” Magda gave her a lethal smile just provoking her to continue.
                  Linda’s blue eyes turned into ice. “Well only a slut like you thinks of displaying her tits at a charity function.” She smiled ruthlessly.
    “Enough.” Luke snapped before Magda could retaliate. This was going to be one annoying evening and he couldn’t let this continue. He knew Linda could spit fire better than any drill sergeant and as entertaining as it would be, he had a charity event to run and not a damn cat fight. And damn it where the hell is Isabel .
                  “Linda, do me a huge favor and call to check on Isabel.” The glare in Luke’s eyes warned Linda not to continue. She rolled her eyes and walked away. Linda went over by Matt and by the way Matt howled in laughter and high-fived her Luke knew she must have told him about the conversation between her and Magda. He couldn’t blame his staff for not liking her. At times Magda could be one uptight prissy bitch. He dated her occasionally and from time to time invited her to accompany him to such events. But he had made it clear to her they had no chance of a relationship or future together. Associates with benefits is what he liked to call it.
                  “Who’s Isabel?” Magda asked. Her