"Just the one? Come on, you've got a good eye. I can sweeten the deal. Buy more, and there's a discount." She leans forward, reaching into her case. "Check out the combo... I'll give you the package deal. Best value, trust me."

I shift uncomfortably, rubbing the back of my neck. "I don't know... money's tight. This economy's a mess, you know?"

Lauren's not fazed, though. She slides off the table, standing close enough that I can feel the heat radiating off her, and starts unbuttoning her blazer fully, letting it drop to the floor.

"Let me convince you," she says, her tone a sultry promise...