Louis Hartman, the suave and calculating CEO of Hartman & Co., stood at the floor-to-ceiling windows of his office, gazing out at the Manhattan skyline as his day came to a close. It was already past 10 pm, the sun long set. He had just finished a meeting with his board, and it dawned on him that for all the success of his investment firm, it was time to venture into new, innovative investment products if he wanted to continue to ride the next wave of success. His reputation was one of a self-made millionaire, skirting on the edge of what was morally and legally admissible and making billions in the process for his clients.
Louis prided himself to have some of the sharpest minds in his industry in his team. His mind wandered to Samantha, one of his up-and-coming associates who had stopped him in the corridors earlier today, whispering into his ear with bated breath that she'd like to step by towards the end of the day to pitch him a new product.
Louis caught himself appraising his associate not just for her sharp mind but also for her honed physique. Samantha was easily one of the most attractive women in his industry, with a sophistication and poise that was impossible to ignore. It was a pity he had spotted a wedding ring on her finger. Louis pressed the button of his intercom to see if Samantha was still at her desk.
Unsurprisingly, given her ambition, the late hour was no deterrent and he found her alluring voice responding to his call. Within minutes, his eyes rested on the stunning dark-haired associate across from him, her shapely legs crossed and her skirt riding high on her thighs, revealing a tantalizing glimpse of smooth, creamy skin.
As his eyes lingered on the ravenette, he couldn't help but notice the way the soft light from the table lamp danced across her features, accentuating the sharp lines of her cheekbones and the fullness of her lips. She was a vision of elegance, her confidence radiating an aura of seduction that was impossible to ignore. He felt a stir of excitement that was entirely unrelated to whatever smart idea she was about to pitch.
He could feel the air in the room thicken with anticipation. The soft hum of the office's climate control system seemed to fade into the background, and the only sound that remained was the gentle rustle of the beauty's breathing. Her eyes, a piercing shade of blue, met Louis', and for a moment, they simply stared at each other, the tension between them palpable. Eventually, she turned away her gaze, fumbling with the ring on her finger.
He finally broke the awkward silence with a brisk statement. "So, tell me. You think you've got something innovative?" He feigned boredom. How often he had been subjected to associates thinking they had struck gold, when really they had just given an old, well-trodden idea a new coating. At the end of the day, investment products were always variations of the same exploitative model: first pay the investment broker, then see if the remaining profits can even out the risks over time.
Samantha's lips, painted a deep shade of crimson, curled into a subtle smile, and she leaned forward, her elbows resting on the armrests of her chair. "Louis, I have no doubt whatsoever that I am going to intrigue you tonight." His eyebrow raised, his gaze wandered past her full lips full of promise to her perky, full breasts. The sound of her gentle breathing was almost imperceptible, but it was enough to draw his attention to the rise and fall of her chest, where the soft silk of her blouse clung to the curves of her breasts. The silk of her blouse rustled softly, releasing a whisper of her perfume into the air, a heady scent that mingled with the tired aroma of an office that had seen far too many men walk in and out throughout a long day.
"Tell me then", Louis yawned, feigning a lack of interest. Louis noticed the subtle movement of her ankle as she shifted her weight, the delicate bones of her foot flexing ever so slightly in her high-heeled shoe. He admired women that ignored the modern fashion of female suits in favour of a more feminine attire.
The associate's voice was like a melody, soft and methodical, as she spoke. "I understand that you're looking for a unique investment opportunity for your clients, something that will truly set us apart from the rest. And I believe I have just the thing." She leaned in closer, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "The 'Hot Wives' concept is a one-of-a-kind offering, where our clients can invest in a sophisticated, beautiful woman and enjoy exclusive access to her and her luxurious lifestyle."
Louis was taken aback. He drew a sharp breath, the air in the room vibrated with tension as he took a second look. Was this woman an even more interesting thinker than she was attractive? His eyes widened in surprise, but he quickly regained his composure. "Explain this investment product to me. How can this even be a product?" he said, but his voice betrayed him, dropping to a low, husky tone while he leaned forward.
Her shoulders relaxed, and her chest seemed to expand, drawing his gaze to the subtle swell of her breasts. Her smile deepened, and she leaned forward, her eyes never leaving Louis' face. She mirrored his forward-moving body posture, involuntarily giving him a better view of her dΓ©colletΓ© while her words hung in the air.
As the young woman's eyes sparkled with excitement, her voice took on a conspiratorial tone. It struck him, she couldn't have been 30 years old yet. "Think it through, Louis," she almost whispered, so that he imagined her breath caressing his ear. "A select group of your most discerning clients, each with the opportunity to own a percentage of a woman like me. A woman who is intelligent, sophisticated, and beautiful. A woman who is spoken for but wishes to go beyond her current stature. A woman who can provide them with companionship, conversation, and...other benefits. And a multi-million dollar investment, as risky as it is profitable, promising an almost 150% return."
Louis swallowed hard at the image forming in his head. He could almost feel the heat of her body, close to his, while his thoughts started running in different directions. His analytical mind tried to make sense of such a hot, but clearly non-sensical idea, while his emotions forced him to imagine what it would be like to have her as one of the women launching the new product. He knew nothing about her husband, she had never talked about him. And yet, he knew, if there was any business sense in what she was proposing, he would have to have her as his own investment project.
As he felt a slow burn of desire ignite within him, he steeled himself to ask the tough business questions. His voice, low and measured, started to evaluate her thought process. Meanwhile, the thought of his clients having access to her, of owning a piece of her, sent a thrill of excitement through him.
"And how would this... arrangement work, exactly?"
The associate's smile deepened, and she stepped up to his desk, her curves hugging her dress. "The arrangement would be quite simple, really," she volunteered. "Each client would purchase a percentage of ownership in one of our...ladies, and in return, they would receive exclusive access to her time, companionship, and investment potentials."
As she spoke, her eyes never left him, and he could feel the tension between them building. He leaned back in his chair to avoid feeling the heat of her body so close to his, his eyes narrowing slightly as he steepled his fingers together. "I see," he murmured, his voice low and measured. "You want me to create an escort agency. That is hardly an investment product, Samantha. I thought you better than this."
"Well, Louis, hear me out. You will find that the role of these ladies would far exceed simply providing our clients with the ultimate luxury experience," she explained. She produced a folder with papers, full of predictions, price structures and financial forecasts. Her long, elegant fingers traced along the papers. "Let me explain in more detail.", her voice taking on a conspirational tone.
"I am pitching you today the "Hot Wife Investment Fund". The price structure would be tiered, of course. We would offer different levels of ownership, each with its own set of benefits and privileges."
Louis gaze wandered between her papers and her slender figure. He wasn't sure whether he was more interested in undressing her, or in uncovering her most unconventional thinking. His mind was racing, partly imagining the marketing potential, the way he could spin this to his clients - and partly undressing Samantha in his mind. He did wonder, was her skin as smooth as her talking? "Tell me more," he murmured, his voice low and urgent.
His counterpart smiled, a small, enigmatic smile. She walked around the desk to lean in closer, her voice barely above a whisper. "The top tier would include a full share of ownership in hot wife, giving the client the ability to make all decisions regarding her schedule, her appearance, and her interactions with other clients."
Louis' eyes widened, his heart racing as he imagined the possibilities. "And the lower tiers?" he asked, surprised he was still seriously thinking that she would eventually make business sense.
"The lower tiers would include partial ownership, with correspondingly limited privileges," she explained. "But rest assured, every client would have access to a level of luxury and exclusivity that is simply unparalleled."
The quiet rustle of papers on the table, the soft movement of the silk on her skin - Louis had difficulties concentrating. He was growing impatient. This either had to start being so interesting from a business perspective that it would captivate his attention, or he would have to seriously consider breaking HR protocol with the seductress located just a few centimetres from him.
"Stop the sales language. Give me the hard, cold financials." He noticed his cock stirring, betraying his dispassionate voice. It was good he was partly covered by his modernist desk - though at the angle that his subordinate was standing, he couldn't be certain if he hadn't already revealed too much interest one way or another.
Her white, beautiful teeth grew into a perfect smile as she moved in closer, brushing his shoulder with her soft arm. "Look at these numbers. You'll find them as attractive as arousing."
What an odd choice of words, it crossed his mind, but his attention was quickly focused on her pitch document.
"We're essentially creating a unique asset class. Fractional ownership in high-value marital assets, with accompanying benefits. Each "wife share" would represent a percentage stake in a particular woman, tied to her earnings potential and level of control/access to her extramarital resources, with escalating levels of intimacy."
Louis' interest was peaking. He felt a strange sense of arousal, hearing this banker jargon, uttered from the seductive lips of his associate.
"The tiers offer an interesting progression of privileges and intimacy levels", Samantha explained. Her fingers travelled across Louis' hand to underline with her carefully manicured hands the table in front of him.
"I am imagining three tiers:
Intimate Acquaintance (low risk, moderate intimacy)