how to hold a cue ...

'I've got a proposition to put to you. A very special deal ... and one you shouldn't turn down without thinking about it.'

'I only do deals when it's to do with pool,' Roz told him.

'Well, that's perfect. Because this is to do with pool. An all-female pool tour to be accurate, girls like yourself who play exhibition matches for wealthy private clients. I've only got seven players at the moment and I need eight for a full tournament. One of our best players dropped out last month and it's been hell trying to find a replacement in time for the new season. Most of the girls I've interviewed don't have the first idea how to hold a cue, let alone play a decent game of pool.' Carter smiled, still watching her face as he tried to gauge her reaction. 'But here you are ... and you're sexy too, which helps.'

Roz frowned, but she was curious. 'What's being sexy got to do with it?'

'Part of this particular deal is that you have sex after every match,' he said. 'With the men in the audience.'



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