*All my stories are fiction for erotic entertainment only; I do not condone nonconsensual sex.*
*This is standalone, but if you are interested, it is the first part of a 5-part series on* [Smashwords](https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/83761)*. Thank you for reading.*
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“You should stop by the party, Lily,” Chris, my boss, said, smiling at me from across the limo.
I blushed. “Oh, um, I’m not sure—”
“It’ll be fun. You shouldn’t miss it—this is your first trip, after all. You have to see everything at least once.”
I smiled thinly and nodded. The last few days had been a glimpse of an entirely different world. This trade show had been a blur of bright lights, sparkling crystals, and most everyone in fancier clothes than I could afford. One of our vendors took our group to an upscale restaurant every night—places I’d never go to myself. I did want to experience it all.
He ushered me out of the car, his hand at my lower back urging me into our hotel and toward the hostess. I straightened and drew away from his touch, but I didn’t want to look awkward while the hostess was checking our badges. Chris led me to the bar and got us a couple of beers, then guided me through the crowd.