She also gave you the impression that underneath her finely tailored skirt hid a body that would make any man look her more than once.

"So what exactly is it you want me to do?"

"Find out who our Mr. Donner is dealing with. I can't combat this situation until I know who I'm going against. Once that's pinpointed I'll know how much Damage Control we're facing."

This cool blonde was almost too much. Damage Control? Did people really talk like that? Or was it something requiring a six hundred dollar suit to say?

"All right, but why me?" I asked. "I'm sure you must have someone in your own company who could run this down for you."

Carol shook her head. Not a single hair strayed out of place. Obviously not daring to mare her perfect image.

"Simply not acceptable. First, there is too much of a chance for Donner to find out we're on to him. Too many possibilities for leaks. Also this has been going on for so long, I'm not sure how far it has spread within the company."

"To the point that you couldn't trust your own security?"

"Let's just say that this simplifies things a great deal," she said hitting me with a smile I was sure she saved for heavy contract negotiations.

A smile that would instantly win you over to her side. No matter what.

"And then there is the most important reason."

"Which would be?"

"Well not only do you come highly recommended, but you are a very attractive woman."

Coming from her, the complement almost made me blush. I'm certainly not ashamed of the way I look, but I had never thought of myself as being beautiful.

Before my modesty allowed me to argue, Carol continued.

"Donner's biggest weakness is no doubt his fondness of women. He seems to see himself as being quite the lady's man."

The shrug she gave showed Carol didn't necessarily share the feeling.