Chapter 46

“So what do you think, Arliss? You in?”

Arliss sucked in his lower lip. Josh could see the younger man’s mind working frantically. He was like a fish wriggling on a hook. If he only knew what he was really getting himself into…But don’t think about that now.

“I don’t know. The money and all sounds great, but—”

Josh grinned. “You trying to get me to offer you more money?” He cocked his head. “We might be able to go a bit higher.” He paused again. “And oh yeah, I want you to think about the fame that’s gonna come along with this. Gorgeous guy like you—brand new to the scene—man, the press and the guys out there will be all over you.” Josh smiled again, like he was delivering a big present with a shiny bow on top.

Arliss laughed, and Josh could hear the giddiness and wish fulfillment in it. The laughter told him, even before Arliss spoke a word of agreement, that he was in. Sweet.This had gone just as Josh had planned, perfect execution.