Chapter 31

• “You must also do as you’re told. The only thing off-limits is sexual acts, so if a guest tries to initiate it, you will hit this button on your com device.” Perry shows me a diamond bracelet with a deep ruby inlaid in the center. “This will alert your floor staff, so they can intervene to make the proper arrangements. You do not work for free. We understand how charming and attractive many of our guests are, but it is in the contract that any private time must be paid for. Do you understand?”
• My body cools at his words. Is he insinuating what I think he is? It sounds like I can be bossed around up until they demand sex, and if they do, they have the option to buy it with me. No fucking way. It’s one thing to feed some of Alexander’s guests and occasionally give a hand job or to suck them off. But sex? No. “That’s not one of my duties at the Aris Hotel. I’m a stage performer. I thought I’d be doing that.”
• Perry scrunches his brows and chuckles. “Might I remind you that you’re under Mr. Pala’s control for the next twenty-four hours? You do what we say, and if you disagree, we will make you. This is not open for discussion. Mr. Pala paid an exponential amount to acquire you, and he expects a return on his investment. You will perform, show our guests a good time, and keep your mouth shut.”