The road to sexual depravity began when Kimberly Zhang pursued her dream of opening her own real estate brokerage firm. It would be difficult, yes, but she was an inventive and extremely ambitious woman.
The business plan was fairly straight-forward, and if it worked, she'd be a new leader in the world of real estate and a darling in the social scene.
1. It started with renting a fully-furnished vacation home by a private beach. The place had a dock for water sports, an outdoor pool, and everything needed for a perfect summer getaway for a group of people.
2. An intimate dinner party would be held at the beach home, with the express purpose of highlighting her abilities as a realtor. If there was one thing Kimberly knew (besides real estate) it was how to throw a great party.
She enlisted the help of her socialite sister to send out exclusive invitations. Her sister had spent years rubbing shoulders with the financial elites at luxury parties after marrying upwards. Kimberly wasn't shy about exploiting those contacts, and
they
weren't shy about driving out to the coast to listen to her big proposal.
3. Finally, once the sun came down, she'd serve some of her favorite authentic Chinese recipes that she learned from her mother; potstickers, fried crab with chilies and garlic, and steamed fish with soy sauce, served with flavored rice. She had hired a small team to help prepare and serve the dishes.
For her own presentation, she had to look the part of a respectable woman. She had chosen a form-fitting strapless black dress which showed off her graceful figure. And unashamedly, she wore her most flattering push up bra to make the most of her small assets.
4. At each seat there was a brochure with the heading:
Kimberly Zhang Realty: My Specialty, Your Needs
Her ideas, vision for this area, and business model were all included in a beautiful packet.
It was a simple enough plan.
The sun was still high when all the guests had arrived. It had the feel of a private affair as the small group of about 15 guests mingled on the beach. They all had their shoes off and went barefoot, taking in the ocean view.
Kimberly was ever the gracious host with her well-rehearsed smile and tender handshake. She personally served drinks, and when there was a need for refills, she took it upon herself to bring a little tray back to the house to get more.
"You're quite capable of throwing a party," a man said from behind.
At the bar area, she turned to see Mr. Richards, whom she had just met an hour ago. Through observation, Kimberly had figured out that this middle-aged guy was the one they all respected the most. He was also one of the most famous realtors in the state. If there was anyone Kimberly really needed to impress, it was him.
"I love being a hostess," she said, giving her best smile. "I love entertaining. What can I say? I'm a people person. Drink?"
"Sure, I'll have another."
Kimberly refilled the cups and she poured a new one for the guest, who accepted it.
"Are you enjoying yourself?" she asked.
Mr. Richards took a sip. "I am. I'm truly surprised we've never met before. A woman like yourself with your personality, I feel as though we should have been in the same circle a long time ago."
"I'm originally from California. I only moved here recently."
"Then I hope to see you more often."
Kimberly could feel herself being admired and appreciated by this respectable man. Socially, it was all going well. Business-wise, she still had much work to do and she hoped her upcoming pitch would be as successful.
"If you think I'm great at throwing a party," she said, "Just wait until you see what I have planned during dinner."
"Yes, we're all very excited to see what you have to say. So far, it looks fascinating. This place is a little slice of heaven. It's new territory to be conquered."
She nodded. "Oh absolutely. This community is the best kept secret in the state, in my opinion."
"How did you find it?"
"My father used to take us here on vacations," Kimberly explained. "I've always had fond memories of this place. Then I heard that the owner of the local brokerage firm was retiring, so I figured it was time for me to start fresh. I moved out here where the market is wide open."
"A lovely story," Mr. Richards said with a naughty grin. "Now you want to expand. Smart woman. I like your style."
She matched with a grin of her own. "You haven't heard what I'm offering yet."
"No, but I did a little research and I've heard you're capable. I'd be interested in perhaps renting or buying a place here as a summer home. If you need capital, then I may be interested in that too."
Kimberly was thrilled with the news that she had already gotten the leader of the pack on board. Being a professional, she kept her joy at bay. The last thing she wanted was to look like an amateur.
"Having you as my first client would be great," she joked.
He laughed. "It would be my honor. In case you haven't noticed, we're a tight group. I think you'd fit right in with us. We'd have to welcome you to our circle the
right
kind of way. Friendship and loyalty are very important to us."
There was a hint of innuendo in the man's voice, but Kimberly figured it was an awkward way of being polite.
"That really means a lot to me," she smiled in earnest. "You've all been very sweet."
"How can it be any other way? Look where we are? The sun, the ocean, the beach. It's magic here. And I can see it's done wonders for your tan."
"Is it obvious?" she replied batting her eyelashes.
Kimberly loved her tan. Back in San Francisco, she barely had a chance or a place to work on it. But since moving here two weeks ago, she was truly able to give herself a new look for the summer and reinvent herself.
The first week she had tanned with her bikini on. In the second week, in her backyard, she finally had the confidence to go topless. A slight bikini tan line remained on her shoulders. The rest of her tan lines were covered by the front of her form-fitting dress.
"Like I said..." his voice trailed off. "We need to welcome you to our group, the right kind of way. But that's for later. Shall we return to the small gathering? I know a few people are waiting for their drinks."
She extended her arm for the man. "Let's go."
With interlocked arms, they rejoined the little party.
***
Upon seating that evening, the guests took the brochures and gave them a good examination. Wine flowed with the conversation and everyone was eager to dive into the business proposals as well as the food. Her mother would be proud that these recipes were put to good use.
Sitting at the head of the table, Kimberly had let her luscious black hair down, letting it flow freely whenever there was a breeze. She had done several touch ups to her appearance before sitting down and her makeup was on point. She looked more like a celebrity than a realtor, which was something she hoped would work to her advantage.
While they ate, Kimberly explained her plan of creating an easier path for clients to access homes in this area, as well as creating a gateway for investors to revitalize outdated parts of certain areas. All while maintaining the charm and natural beauty of the region. Mother nature is the true star, she explained.
"Sounds like a worthwhile investment," a man said, peering through his glasses at the brochure.
A woman noted before eating a potsticker, "I can see myself coming back here every summer. It can be a group thing for us and our friends and families."
The others agreed, savoring their food while keeping an open mind with the conversation and business proposals.
"That's the plan," Kimberly said, speaking from the head of the table. "I truly believe that we can all benefit from this."
Mr. Richards chimed in, "I'm leaning heavily in favor of doing business here, both as an investor and as a client. This looks good."
When he spoke, everyone listened. The group consensus seemed to sway immediately and there were nods and positive affirmation. Kimberly was thrilled and took another sip of wine. Wine always took Kimberly's guard down a little and also made her incredibly horny.
"I'm glad you feel that way," Kimberly said in a composed manner. "I know we can move forward once we get to know each other a little better."
"Which is the point I wanted to make next."
"Oh?"
Mr. Richard gave a dramatic pause, staring deeply at her. "You are a terrific hostess and this food is excellent. Your hospitality and humor are top class. But that doesn't translate to business. Not always."
For the first time that day, there was a direct challenge to Kimberly. She had expected this. Anyone in business should, especially when asking for the amount of money she was asking. And she knew these people were sharks when it came to real estate. That's why they were the best.
"Do you have questions about my acumen?" she asked.
"I'm only pointing out the obvious. Being a skilled real estate agent and running a firm are two different things completely."
Kimberly sipped her wine and gathered her thoughts. "I'm very experienced and I've learned from the best. My reputation speaks for itself, which you've researched earlier. My business proposal has also been evaluated by local businessmen and city leaders. As you can see on page 3 of the brochure, I provide quotes of their approval."
"We'll get to that," Mr. Richards said with a nod. "For starters, how about we get to know more about you? Transparency is crucial among business partners. I'm sure you know that."
The vagueness had caught Kimberly off guard. It seemed like everyone at the table knew a secret, except for her. They all looked at her with a hint of excitement as if they were expecting something.
"I'd be happy to provide financial records," she said.
"We'll get there, later. For now, I think we'd all like to see something more transparent from you."
"What would you like to see?"
"How about your tan lines?" Mr. Richards said smoothly and bluntly.