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"True, but fast and furious gets a better response, especially with that one. I would know." Elias was thrown by Douglas's sudden mood change, but didn't show it.
Did Elias take things too far by flirting with the youngest Steeley sibling? Maybe so. It is possible that Douglas may have thought that he was being used, which in a way, he was. Elias was curious to see if it was possible for him to be sexually attracted to a man, but in the back of his mind he also knew that if he could win Douglas's affections then he would have a major advantage against Steeley Inc.
As Douglas walked away from the dance floor with his sister, Elias actually felt a hint of remorse for trying to manipulate him. He stared at Douglas as he went to the bar, most likely to get drunk. At the sound of the bimbo's laugh in his ear, Elias finally tore his eyes away from the youngest Steeley sibling and shook his head at himself. Feeling remorse is not something Elias typically does and now was not the time to start doing so.
Elias would always put his business first. Sebastian and him had worked their asses off for their company, clawing their way out of the dirt to rise to the top, and Elias would be damned if he let his emotions get in the way of his success.
Charming facade back in place, Elias led the bimbo back to her table and listened to her ramble on so he wouldn't seem rude. He searched for his brother as she talked, but Sebastian was no where to be found. He asked the bimbo, Margaret was her name, for her number and assured her that he would give her a call. Not happening, he thought. He stood from the table and pulled out his cell phone, calling Sebastian. No answer. Shit. Something must be wrong.
He called Jerry next, he answered right away. "What is it sir?"
"Where's Sebastian? He's not answering his phone."
"He left the restaurant sir, he had another um... anger attack or whatever you call them. He's fine though, just needed some stitches in his hands.
Elias breathed a sigh of relief knowing that Sebastian was okay. Elias didn't like to show it, but he cared deeply for his brother. "Alright. Thanks for letting me know Jerry. I'll be in touch." He ended the phone call.
Elias put on a charming smile as he walked toward the Steeley siblings. It's time to play the part of the gracious host once more.