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When her shady apartment has been broken into... “I’m not leaving you here.” “This is where I live.” “Not tonight, you don’t. Grab some things. You’ll stay in my guest room until that useless superintendent installs proper security and gets your door fixed.” “What? I can’t intrude on you like that.” She shakes her head, but her eyes dart toward the patio door, broken and open to the cold night. The look on my face must say it all because she purses her lips and huffs. “Fine. I’ll go pack.” “Great. I’ll be right outside.” Once I’m outside and out of earshot, I dial my business manager. “This is John,” he says blearily. “3534 Beckett Street,” I say. “Buy it.” I hear John typing on the other end. “Four-story apartment building?” he asks. “Yes.” “Looks pretty run down, boss.” “Did I ask how it looked?” “Right. Checking for the listing now. Hmm. Doesn’t look like it’s for sale.” "Everything's for sale if you offer the right price.” I tap my foot, impatient to get this done. Cat will be out any second. “Buy the building and then get one of my lead guys from the company over there to install proper security throughout the entire thing with increased measures and tamper-proof glass in all street-level apartments. I want the deal done and closed and the security installed by next Friday." “But Nate, that’s—” “Just get it done,” I growl before hanging up as Cat quickly rushes over to me. “Everything okay?” she asks. I may not be able to let her stay here, but it’s not like I want a roommate, either. I’ve never had one before, and something tells me this one in particular is not a good idea. John better work his magic fast. The sooner I can get her out of my condo, the better. I can’t afford the distraction. Not with some of the biggest deals of my career on the table. “Yeah. Everything’s good.”