A/N: THANKS FOR THE REVIEWS. I LOVED THEM AS USUAL. FOR THOSE WHO WANTED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO KAY'S BABY, THAT WILL BE REVEALED IN THE NEXT CHAPTERS.

OH, AND IF ANYWAY OF YOU THINK THAT THIS STORY IS ONE OF THOSE WHERE KAY TURNS INTO A SAINT, BE WARNED, THIS ISN'T IT.

ANYWAY, HERE'S ANOTHER CHAPTER.

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Fox amiably flipped the pages of Cosmo Magazine and from her seat, Kay heard him 'ooh'. He peered from the magazine, grinning at her mischievously.

"Thirty different ways to drive your man wild in bed." He said suggestively.

She rolled her eyes and yanked the magazine from him. "Do you want to learn or not?" Kay asked as she tapped her pen impatiently on her desk.

"So you know the thirty different ways to drive a man wild off by heart? Kay, you are more talented that I imagined but since there's no bed in your office how about we do it on that nice couch over there?" He asked pointing to her leather furniture.

Kay grimaced as she hissed his name. "Fox!"

"No, not enough rolling space. How about the floor?" He continued. "No, people walk all over it. We don't need to get dirtier. "Hey, how about your-"

She jabbed his arm before he could finish. "You're infuriating." She scowled in utter fury.

Fox continued to grin as he leaned on the back of his chair. "You love me."

"It's suicide to have you around. Why am I even bothering with you?" She asked exasperatedly. He was driving her over the edge, constantly giving her a migraine for the last few weeks since she'd known him.

For the past hour, she had been trying to teach him the basics of running a company, closing deals and overtaking but Fox was far from attentive.

"Because we had a deal." He reminded her casually.

Kay groaned, and rose from her seat. "Screw the deal! I'm tired of this. I'm sick of this stupid town!" She exclaimed furiously as she paced in front of him.

Fox titled his head, chuckled and stood up. He placed his hands on her shoulders and kissed her full on the lips. When he pulled away, Kay looked startled and for a brief second she seemed to have enjoyed it but then the scowl on her face returned.

"I really hate you." She expressed heatedly without even asking for an explanation as she folded her arms in front of her. Kay looked ready to attack him and Fox had to wonder how she was restraining herself. She looked mighty furious.

He shrugged his shoulders and he tucked a strand of hair behind her ears. "You need to loosen up." Fox declared. "And we both know this has nothing to do with me not paying attention although I did hear every single word you said."

She sighed, pouting slightly. "Why do you do this to me?" She asked angrily.

"Do what? Kiss you out of nowhere?" He asked innocently.

"Irritate me and that too." She declared.

Fox wrapped his arms around Kay's waist and pulled her closer so that she was pressed against him. Kay made no protest but she also remained to look displeased. "Because it's amusing and it works every time." He replied lowly. "And you needed a distraction. You were ranting, my dear and kissing you was the only option I had to shut you up."

"How charming." She drawled sarcastically as she rolled her eyes at him.

"So, do you mind telling me why you seem to be taking your frustration out on me?" Fox asked as they walked over to the couch and sat down.

"I don't want to talk about it." Kay said. "Let's get back to work."

Fox groaned. "Let's not because I've lost all interest. I never knew having power over billion dollar companies was so boring."

"If you think that it's boring now, let's call it quits." She said as she rose from her seat and walked over to her window.

"And miss out of all the opportunity to irritate the life out of you? No way. Besides, I intend on seducing you." Fox replied cheerfully as he followed her to the window.

She laughed, truly amused at his blatancy. "You'll never have me." She declared boldly.

Fox raised an eyebrow. "Is that a challenge?"

"Just plain, simple truth." Kay answered smiling back at him but Fox could already see the pain behind the eyes.

"Is it because you're in love with dear Jason Callaway?" He asked and suddenly she brightened at the mention of the other man.

"If you must know, I do love Jason." Kay answered sincerely. There was something in her voice and the way she spoke of Jason that made Fox slightly jealous. He brushed the feeling off. "He's family."

He watched her curiously, wondering what exactly she meant by that. "Is that all?"

Kay nodded as her gaze traveled towards him. "That's all. He's been great to me for years. He's my rock and I love him beyond belief. I owe him so much. But I'm not in love with him."

With those final words, Fox seemed to feel a sense of relief wash over him, although he wasn't fully convinced. In his experience friends usually became lovers. Fox wondered inwardly why suddenly he seemed to want Kay to himself. It was strange since he barely knew her but Fox had to admit that she was attractive and the fact that Kay kept reminding him that he could never her made Kay more desirable.

Damn, that kiss had more effect on me that it did on her, Fox cursed himself.

"Good." He declared, sounding more pleased than he intended. "Out of curiosity, how did you become a Callaway?"

"Jason's parents adopted me and Callaway became my legal last name. They knew how I didn't want to be tracked down by anyone."

"Your parents must have done something pretty awful for you to have run away and not see them ever again." He said and Kay remained silent for a while as she thought of her past.

"I don't want to talk about them. As far as I'm concerned, they never existed." She declared with finality. Fox noted how she seemed to appear more angry than usual. They must have hurt her real bad, he reflected.

"Is it so unforgivable?" Fox asked softly, hoping that she wouldn't snap and order him to stop prying already.

"Does the fact that your mother chose to love Ethan over you and all your siblings seem forgivable to you?" She retorted fiercely, her eyes filled with so much anger and hate.

Fox frowned as the thought of Ivy Winthrop entered his mind. For years, he had resented his mother because like Kay said, Ivy did choose her eldest bastard son over her other children.

Ethan was supposed to be special because he was Sam Bennett's son. The rest of them were just Julian's evil spawns from hell.

"No." He said curtly, his eyes darkening as his mood changed. "You know, it's a wonder why I don't hate you considering that your father is Ethan's father as well."

"My father wasn't so bad. It was your mother who made everything worse by wheeling herself into our lives, demanding every minute of his attention." She told him as she envisioned Ivy. "Is she still in that god awful wheelchair?"

Fox didn't seem to mind that Kay despised his so called mother with a passion. "Yes. Lucky for us, she still is." He replied bemusedly.

Kay scowled slightly as she gritted her teeth. "I'd like to ruin her and everyone else who's made my life miserable. My mother especially." She whispered darkly.

"I was just about to suggest that." He said eagerly as he thought of the capacity of the damage that they could do.

"It was just a thought, Fox." Kay told him as she dropped the idea. She had told herself that she would never do anything sinister again as long as she remained free and far from Harmony. Granted, when she was consumed by her anger a few years ago, Kay had used every Callaway influence and money necessary to find every corrupt and shameful information about the Harmony residents.

She had intended to use it to destroy them but Kay was never given the opportunity since Jason became the center of her world and she became too preoccupied with her life with the Callaways who had treated and accepted her like their own.

Kay knew that she had more than enough to ruin most of the people in Harmony for life.

"If I were you, I would make my family pay." Fox announced as he thought of the ways he could make his family suffer. It was a brilliant idea and the more he deliberated over it, the more he wanted to make it happen.

"I am not you, Fox." Kay retorted.

He placed an arm around her shoulders. "Kay, you are the female version of me." Fox announced and she scoffed.

"Am I supposed to be flattered by that?" She asked.

He nodded eagerly. "You damn well better be flattered." Fox replied seriously. "Darling, with your viciousness, ruthlessness and determination, you might as well have been born a Crane."

She frowned, truly angry and insulted now. His words reminded him of her argument with Simone a few weeks back. "You just insulted both of us."

"No, actually that was a compliment." Fox pointed out. "Unlike most people, Cranes are persevering, strong-minded individuals. They have the guts to do what they want when they want it. I'd say that makes us powerful."

"And they have all the money and influence to get away with anything."

"And so do you. Besides, like I told you before, I'll protect you. Having a Crane on your side is a big plus. It's better than any Christmas bonus that you get from this company." Fox grinned proudly.

She raised an eyebrow at him. "You really do think highly of yourself, don't you Fox? Make sure not to fall off your pedestal." Kay conveyed, sarcasm hinted in her voice.

"Well, I am right you know. Now, let's not get side tracked here." He said as if concentrating on something so absolutely important. "Since you're already helping me take over my family's business, I suggest that you get something in return. In fact I insist."

Fox knew that it benefit him as well and perhaps he would get his family's approval to have Julian step down and him take over.

"And what's that?"

"Aside from the mind-blowing sex that you'll get when this whole thing works out to our interest, I promise to help while you destroy your family." He beamed wickedly.

Kay smirked at him. "I've never seen someone so eager to sleep with me that they'd offer to give themselves as a payment to a job and destroy my family at the same time. You must very really desperate, Nicholas Foxworth."

"Any person who would think twice about sleeping with you is sad fool but that's beside the point I'm trying to make here." Fox replied. Kay seemed to enjoy watching him as he seriously and eagerly tried to convince her to return to her old ways. "Now, I know you have gory details to take these people down. And I also know that you have it in you to do so. I've seen your hate and fury. At least the beginnings of it."

"Just because I have a lot of anger does not mean I'm doing this." She declared, growing somewhat impatient.

"They deserve whatever they get. I bet they made you feel like you weren't worthy. I bet they sided with everyone but you all the time. They made you look like the bad guy because you were supposedly always wrong."

Kay hated it when he was right. "I'm not who I used to be." She declared stubbornly.

"Aren't you?"

"Get out." She ordered him, her tone brusque.

"Okay, I'm sorry." He said as he unthinkingly kissed her on the forehead as if the gesture would have him forgiven. Fox was slightly startled by what he had done but he refused to show it.

Kay just ignored it. She wondered if he always did this. Kiss everyone for no particular reason. Whatever the reason, she knew it was affectionate in a casual sort of way.

"Did you know that Jason and I used to be friends?" Fox asked, returning to their previous topic.

"Really?" Kay whispered.

"Yes, really. I met him in boarding school when my mother shipped me off to New York. We used to be friends until I got kicked out." He explained, smiling fondly at his younger and wilder days.

"Jason never told me." She mused.

"Well, that's why I said we 'used' to be friends." He drawled.

"What happened?"

He shrugged nonchalantly as if it never really did matter but in truth Jason had been his closest, if not only true friends during his teenage years. "Well, I got kicked out and was shipped off to Europe for the rest of my life. After that we never really saw the need to be friends again since our families are rivals."

"How sad." Kay whispered and she could almost see Jason and Fox together as friends again. She assumed they got along well and if they really did try, they could still be friends again.

Although Kay doubted that it would last long since Fox dropped innuendoes on her every few seconds and Jason tended to be somewhat possessive and protective of her, especially when it came to men.

"Not entirely. Now, about what I said, think about it." He said. "It'd be great to see these people suffer. My father used to be so powerful. Now Rebecca has him whipped." He declared in disgust.

"How pathetic." She said, not entirely intrigued by the subject of Julian.

"Come on, Kay. Say you'll do it. Harmony is boring this year and I'm dying for some fun. Besides, it would make convincing father and grandfather to back off on Callaway Industries so much easier if they knew that they were getting something in return." He reasoned with her and Kay thought it was rather fair in a twisted way.

Callaway Industries would be protected in exchange for a few ruined lives.

"And it's going to be you and me no matter what right?" She asked.

"Scouts honor. Partners for life." Fox replied grinning happily now that Kay was on the verge of agreeing with him.

"And if we get arrested or sued?"

He waved his hand as if dismissing it. "I'm a Crane and you're a Callaway associated with a Crane; well get away with anything."

"I'm going to regret this, aren't I?" She asked as she suddenly grew to like the idea of exacting her revenge on these people, her family specifically. Kay still had a gnawing feeling in the pit of her stomach that told her that she was definitely going to regret this.

"You will love every minute of it." He said eagerly.

Kay groaned. "So we're still trying to get you to take over the family business and while at it, we're going to be destroying lives, am I right?"

"Very much so." He said as he rubbed his hands together eagerly. "And don't say it won't work. It will work. We are the two people born for this."

"What a scary thought." Kay whispered.

"So who are we ruining first?" Fox asked.

"No one until I get to personally speak with you father and grandfather." She replied directly and Fox seemed to frown at the idea.

Always business before pleasure, Fox thought grimly. "That's not a good idea." He declared.

"Of course it is. They'll know exactly that I mean business." She affirmed resolutely as she walked o her desk and started putting her files into a briefcase.

"What are you doing?" Fox asked.

"These are some last minute stuff that I have to finish at home. I haven't exactly done much since you distracted me all day." Kay declared absentmindedly as she continued to put folders in.

"You know, I can do a lot more to distract you." He offered and she smirked.

"Begging is very unbecoming, Fox." She told him. "Now call your father."

"You want to meet him now?"

She nodded. "Yes, now." Kay replied, tapping her foot somewhat impatiently when he made no move to call Julian. "Think of all those lives we're going to ruin."

Fox eyes gleamed as he dialed the number.

***

Kay sat in the Crane library, looking like she belonged there. Julian was seated across from her, behind the mahogany table, not so pleased that he was called to this meeting. Rebecca stood next to him; her hands rested over his shoulders protectively. "I want to make you a deal, Mr. Crane." Kay proposed and Julian snickered.

"I am not making deals with a Callaway." He said rather rudely. "Why did you bring this hussy here, Fox?" He asked as he turned to his son.

Fox was about to say something to defend Kay but she interrupted before he could speak.

"This hussy, Julian, happens to know a lot about certain people in Harmony." She said shrewdly. There was something in her voice, a hint of cruelty that Julian detected which caught his attention.

"Please, don't start threatening. You're beneath me." Julian spoke.

Kay scoffed, unable to hide her amusement. She was not the least bit insulted by him. "Beneath you, Julian?" She echoed. "You haven't changed. You're still arrogant and insulting; very much a Crane." She piped.

"Do I know you?" He asked, becoming peeved.

"I think she's rambling, pookie." Rebecca whispered.

Kay looked up at the robust woman. "Rebecca how's Gwen?" She queried.

Rebecca shot her a lot. "My Gwennie's fine." She said proudly.

"Really? Did she and Ethan ever stay together?" Rebecca glowered at her last statement.

She heaved. "That bastard left her for that Chiquita." Rebecca declared angrily, her long red fingernails digging into Julian's shoulder.

Julian winced and slapped her hand away, muttering and wincing at the same time. Rebecca shot him an apologetic look as she proceeded to smooth Julian's suit.

"You should have seen it coming. Theresa has always wanted Ethan and Ethan has never been that sincere anyway. Living as a Crane all his life; there has to be some badness in him." She stated.

"Okay, who are you and how do you know these things?" Julian interrupted.

Kay shrugged her shoulders as she stood up and approached his desk. Casually leaning on the desk, she beamed at him seductively. "Let's just say that I'm an old friend." She purred. Julian gaped at her, eyeing her appreciatively. Her tight business suit hugged every curved in her body. "And I've come to make you a deal." She clapped, snapping him out of his lust filled trance. Julian blinked.

"What kind of deal?" He asked warily.

"You leave Callaway Industries alone and I'll slowly ruin the nice people of Harmony for you. Isn't that what you've always wanted Julian? Ruin Ivy for lying to you all those years. You may not have loved her but she still owed you the truth considering how well provided she was. How about Theresa and those Neanderthals Lopez-Fitzgeralds? Haven't they bothered you enough? All those years and you still couldn't get rid of them." Kay beamed at herself. Julian looked interested.

"How do I know you won't turn around and ruin me?" He demanded.

Ah, the old paranoia coming back, Kay thought. She shrugged her shoulders as she gave Fox a quick look and then returned her gaze to Julian and Rebecca who were waiting anxiously for a response. "You don't." She started. "Let's just call ourselves allies for now."

"And all this just so that I leave Callaway Industries alone?" Julian asked.

Kay nodded silently, mimicking Rebecca's attitude for a slight second. "So that you and your father leave Callaway Industries alone. Plus, I get to have a little fun." She declared cheerfully her demeanor now changed from earlier. On the way to the Crane mansion, Kay had time to think and eventually, she had to agree with Fox.

Being bad was utterly delicious and exciting.

"Let me confer with my father." Julian said.

"Take your time." Just then the phone rang and it was Alistair. Julian put him on speaker as a worried look crossed his face.

"You're very daring, young lady." Alistair spoke on the other end.

"Just doing business, Mr. Crane. Do we have a deal?" She asked cutting straight to the chase.

"We have a deal but don't get cocky." Alistair warned and Kay nodded silently.

"I'll try not to, Mr. Crane. However, I might have to ruin Sheridan's relationship with whichever Lopez-Fitzgerald she's with now." Kay announced.

Everyone in the room heard Alistair chuckle. "If you can do that, Callaway Industries won't ever have to worry about the Cranes again." He stated. "Very well, you get started with whatever you have planned. I'm sure my grandson, Fox, can assist you." Alistair declared, followed by a click.

"I'll see you around, Julian, Rebecca." Kay said with a victorious smile as she walked out of the room, Fox in tow. "I can't wait." She said eagerly.

"That was a nice change of attitude. I'm very proud of you."

She exhaled, the excitement still gleaming in her eyes. "You really are a bad influence you know. I can't wait to tear them to shreds."

"Careful now, you're claws are showing." Fox warned, obviously pleased.

Kay beamed at him. "Oh, I got more than claws, Fox. You just watch." She said dangerously.

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A/N: OKAY THERE GOES. I KNOW IT WAS AS FLOWY AS THE LAST CHAPTER BUT I GOT FOX TO KISS HER. IT WASN'T EXACTLY A ROMANTIC FIRST KISS EITHER BUT WHATEVER.

WELL TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK.