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  Brash Company

  #4 of Company Men

  Crystal Perkins

  Contents

  Brash Company

  About Brash Company

  Books by Crystal Perkins

  Society Girls series

  Company Men series

  Praise for Books by Crystal Perkins

  Things to Know

  Prologue

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Epilogue

  Coming Soon

  Acknowledgments

  About the Author

  Copyright © 2017 by Crystal Perkins

  Cover Design by Helen Williams

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  About Brash Company

  Wealth. Privilege. Faith. Fear.

  Sully Ayoub came to America with everything Matt Corrigan could possibly give him. Money and power shielded him from hate, and violence, but it also made him think he could behave badly with no consequences. When he's confronted by a woman he had fired, Matt is no longer willing to turn a blind eye, and puts him to work.

  Poverty. Work. Love. Hate.

  Beckham Williams doesn't want anything to do with Sully after he had her fired, but working with him makes her see him differently. She sees a man of strong faith, who's hidden himself from the world. A man who might be everything she'd ever dreamed of, until her family and friends send him running from her.

  Friends. Enemies. Family. Lies.

  Sully immerses himself in his religion, taking on a new set of friends. Friends who don't all accept Beckham. She holds on to Sully as long as she can, but she can't live like this forever, no matter how much she loves him.

  When one of you is fighting for love, and the other is fighting for faith, can you both come together for life?

  Books by Crystal Perkins

  The Griffin Brothers series

  Gaming For Love (The Griffin Brothers #1)

  Building Our Love (The Griffin Brothers #2)

  Creating A Love (The Griffin Brothers #3)

  Learning To Love (The Griffin Brothers #4)

  Designing The Love (The Griffin Brothers #5)

  Working On Love (The Griffin Brothers #6)

  Keeping Their Love (The Griffin Brothers #7)

  Corrigan & Co. series

  Fielding Her SECRET (Corrigan & Co,. #1)

  Devouring the SECRET (Corrigan & Co., #2)

  Rocking a SECRET (Corrigan & Co., #3)

  Lessons in SECRET (Corrigan & Co., #4)

  Uncovering His SECRET (Corrigan & Co., #5)

  Training the SECRET (Corrigan & Co., #6)

  Inheriting a SECRET (Corrigan & Co., #7)

  Tending Their SECRET (Corrigan & Co., #8)

  Playing in SECRET (Corrigan & Co., #9)

  Loving My SECRET (Corrigan & Co., #10)

  Society Weddings (a Corrigan & Co. novella)

  Society Girls series

  Society Girls: Sierra (Society Girls, #1)

  Society Girls: Neveah (Society Girls, #2)

  Society Girls: Matisse (Society Girls, #3)

  Society Girls: Waverly (Society Girls, #4)

  Society Girls: Rhieve (Society Girls, #5)

  Society Girls: Jenysis (Society Girls, #6)

  Society Girls: Harlow (Society Girls, #7)

  Society Girls: Camari (Society Girls, #8)

  Society Girls: Kalila (Society Girls, #9)

  Society Girls: Rose (Society Girls, #10)

  Company Men Series

  Royal Company (Company Men, #1)

  Unexpected Company (Company Men, #2)

  Savage Company (Company Men, #3)

  Other books

  A Kiss is Just a Kiss (Romantic Comedy Stand-Alone)

  Activate (YA Sci-Fi)

  Romantic Times Anthology, Vol. 3

  (Gary and Maggie Griffin short story)

  Never Fear-Phobias Anthology

  Never Fear-Christmas Terrors Anthology

  Never Fear-The Tarot Anthology

  Never Fear-The Apocalypse Anthology

  Praise for Books by Crystal Perkins

  “People should be free to love whoever their heart leads them, too. And this author did a great job of presenting a passionate love between 2 people who are seen as different from each other as dictated by society, but this difference wasn't a part of the love they share. Ms. Perkins did an admirable job of dealing with the issue (and other issues) as a non issue, if that makes sense.” -DianeM, Amazon Reviewer, Creating A Love

  “I love this series!!!!!! Crystal has the amazing ability to bring her characters to life. I laugh with them, I hurt with them, I smile with them, and I cry with them.” -Jessica, Amazon reviewer, The Griffin Brothers series

  “I love how Crystal makes the characters feel like real people.” -Tami, Amazon Reviewer, Learning To Love

  “This is a lovely romance story that has a sexy sizzle to it but it's funny as well as it is somewhat edgy. I like that the hero has money but it's not the focal point in this story. I love that the heroine has problems but they are not so insurmountable that they take over the story. This is good old-fashioned romance done with a modern day twist. Well Done.” -Kindle Customer, Amazon Reviewer, Gaming For Love

  “I found this book on Amazon yesterday and loved the cover. I read the synopsis and knew I had to get it. So I purchased it and started to read it right away. Oh my, I could not put the book down. I got so wrapped up in the story I was afraid to put my Kindle down or I would miss a part.” -Amazon Customer, Gaming For Love

  “I thought this was a fantastic start to a series, and kind of first book of a series that makes you want to rush out and buy each additional book in the series. The premise of a strong group of women working together to help other women in need was pretty awesome. I loved how C0rrigan & Co was a secret covert company along the same lines as the underground railroad but it saved women from sticky situat
ions or abusive relationships.” -Aubrey, Romancing the Book blog, Fielding Her SECRET

  “I had so many different emotions while reading. I was rooting people, wanting kick people, wanting to rip some peoples clothes off, laughing while reading, gasping out loud. Seriously, I read this like a crazy person. So much happened that I was not mentally prepared for. There were so many shockers while reading this I could not even think about putting the book down.” -Sabrina, Amazon Reviewer, Devouring the SECRET

  “Love this book the suspense and sex is EPIC.” -Teresa Jensen, Amazon Reviewer, Rocking a SECRET

  “Perkins breathes life into their characters and has the reader feeling their agony, pain, and even their love for one-another. I enjoy reading her books and learning more and more about each of the people that make up this secretive group.” -Dayreader Reviews, Corrigan & Co. series

  “In the end I am somehow proud of you Crystal Perkins. How you portrayed Ellie and her and Aiden love. I know I have no right to be, and it's really not my place to say but I am proud I read it and I recommend it to all women so they can see how strong We can be.” -Marta Bukowska, Goodreads Reviewer, Tending Their SECRET

  “The story flowed well and kept my attention throughout. There was one part I was totally not expecting to happen. I love when that happens.” -Lisa Dess, Girls With Books blog, Training Her SECRET

  “Wow this story! There are some stories and characters that leave you speechless, breathless and at times slightly broken, and Loving my SECRET Matt & Reina's story is definitely one of them!” -Vicki Plant, Goodreads Reviewer, Loving My SECRET

  “I laughed I cried and there many times that I wanted to throw my device.” -Mallory, Goodreads Reviewer, Loving My SECRET

  “Perkins gives the reader a quick peak into the Weddings of the amazing ladies in the society. What a fun roller coaster ride it was.” -Taz Lozada, Goodreads Reviewer, Society Weddings

  “Totally loved this book as I did with all of crystals book previous to this with their well written gripping story lines brilliant characters a must read really can't wait for the next in series.” – Sassylady33, Amazon Reviewer, Society Girls: Sierra

  “It is banter central, lol and completely full with characters who you actually get to know and enjoy spending time with.” – All Booked Out, A Kiss is Just a Kiss

  “Good book and a really powerful message.” Petrina, Goodreads Reviewer, Society Girls: Jenysis

  “If you’re looking for a great book, this is the one.” Renee, Goodreads Reviewer, Society Girls: Kalila

  “I love these books!!!! I seem to read them in one sitting I just can't put them down!!!” Rita, Amazon Reviewer

  “This is the new series by a brilliant author and still incorporates the characters from her previous series. This book was brilliant, the author always writes about strong characters with a vulnerable side and she delivered once again. This book was one of her more lighthearted ones, but still had the angst I have come to associate with Crystal Perkins.” Natasha, Amazon Reviewer, Royal Company

  Things to Know

  If you haven’t read any of the Corrigan & Co. books, you can still read this book. I’m listing some info below that will be helpful to you!

  The Society: A secret group of female spies, operating out of the Corrigan & Co. Foundation. It was created by Jane Corrigan, Maggie Griffin, Helen Wilson, Mallory Daniels, and Cyndi Evans. They still make their presence known from time to time, but the Society is now run by Reina Corrigan. She is the wife of Jane’s grandson, Matt Corrigan, and someone not to be trifled with. Their story, Loving My SECRET, is the only book I don’t recommend reading without having read the others.

  The male characters in Company Men are all brothers, or friends, of the spies. Most of the women in the books will not know of their existence, since those who work for Corrigan & Co. have no idea what the beautiful women of the Foundation really do. Some are in awe of them, and some resent how they seem to come and go, and do whatever they want.

  Corrigan & Co.: Matthew Corrigan runs this public side of the company. One of the most powerful men in the world, he’s ruthless in business, and would do anything to protect his wife, and their friends. His brother, Miles, works alongside him, running the Acquisitions department, and doing what he can to help the Society women. His wife, Alex, runs the front desk at the Foundation. Their love story was in the book, Working on Love, which is always free in ebook format, on all platforms, as it connects my first two series, and also gives more insight into Matt and Reina’s story.

  The Studkateers are what the men connected to the Society (including the Griffin brothers) call themselves. They have a strong friendship with each other, they’re hot, and I love The Three Musketeers, so why not?

  Sully is the brother of Neveah, from Society Girls: Neveah. Pretty much all of their backstory is revealed in this book, so it will spoil Loving My SECRET and Nev’s book for you if you haven’t read them yet!

  Confused? You can always message or email me if you need clarification on something!

  For Aqeelah Ayoub, Natasha Eddie, and everyone else who is fighting to be seen as the person they are, and not by their faith alone.

  “We have appointed a law and a practice for every one of you. Had God willed, He would have made you a single community, but He wanted to test you regarding what has come to you. So compete with each other in doing good. Every one of you will return to God and He will inform you regarding the things about which you differed.” --The Quran. Surat al-Ma’ida, 48

  Prologue

  Sully

  I’m King of the World. Okay, Matt is the King, but I’m the Prince. Except I’m surrounded by real princes and princesses. So yeah, I’m just me, even though I pretend to be more.

  I play my part well, flying the globe in private jets, living in the best houses, and throwing the best parties. Everyone expects it from me, because it’s all I’ve ever given them. At least since my family moved to the U.S. I was just a kid then, but I learned quickly that the more I had to give everyone around me, the more willing they were to accept the Muslim kid.

  Thanks to Matt Corrigan, and the guilt he felt over something he thought he did, I’ve always had plenty to give. I’ve been giving, and giving for years now. Parties, meals, trips, holiday gifts...anything my so-called friends could think of, I’ve given them. It’s kept me safe for the most part, and I’m thankful to be breathing, but I’m tired. Tired of buying friendships, tired of keeping up the act of being a pompous ass, just tired.

  But, if I’m not this guy I’ve been for so many years, who am I? I just graduated from college, which is why we’re here, celebrating in a private room in one of my favorite Vegas restaurants. We could’ve celebrated at the Corrigan apartments where Matt and most of his friends live, but I didn’t want my “friends” there. I know most of the people in this room are here because of the Corrigan name, even after years of going college with me. They’re here to see what Matt’s going to give them for graduating—or what they think he’s going to give them. A rude awakening is all that’s coming their way.

  Because, I’m done. Done with the fake bullshit, the fake friends, and especially the fake women. All of it is only because of who I’m only one degree of separation from. Matt Corrigan, and yeah, Dylan Gallagher. The basketball star who’s crazy in love with my sister, Nev, and can get me tickets whenever I want is just as big a draw as the billionaire who thinks of me as family. Just another person for me to exploit, even if I hate everything I’ve done.

  My life is such a mess, but it’s going to get better. Matt and I talked last night, and I told him what I want to do now. What I have to do in order to regain some of my self-respect. It’s going to surprise a lot of people, including my sister, but I know it’s the right thing to do. I can’t go on living the way I have been. I won’t.

  Beckham

  My parents can’t afford dinner at this restaurant. It’s all I can think about as they smile at me, pride in their eyes. Pride that shouldn
’t be there, but I can’t bear to break their hearts. Yes, I graduated today, but I lost my job last month. The job I need to eat, and have a bed to sleep in. The job I was damn good at, but lost anyway, because I had to say “no” to someone.

  A rich asshole called, and asked for me to arrange something I couldn’t, because it’s illegal. I told him we couldn’t accommodate him, explaining the law, but he called back and complained. He said I was condescending, and rude, so I was fired. Never mind that there was a recording of the call, showing I was actually polite. He’s connected to the richest of the rich, so I was gone, just like that.

  I’ve got two days to come up with rent money, or I’m out on the street. My roommate says she hates to do it, but she’s never really liked me, so it’s just an excuse. Her boyfriend keeps saying he’ll pay if I join them in bed, and that only made things worse. She thinks I might actually take him up on it, but I’d never do that—even if he wasn’t dating her.