The Sweetheart Deal — Laurien Berenson

The art of the deal

THE PROPOSITION: Business tycoon Benjamin West knew a food deal when he saw one. Cabbie Kate Hallaby was smart sexy and sassy. To get her into his life, he offered her a job as his driver.

THE NEGOTIATIONS: Kate couldn't turn down good money for law school. Even though she was hot for Ben, she threw in one condition--it was strictly business between

THE CONTRACT: Ben proposed marriage. Kate was thrilled . . . until he showed her the marriage contract she had to sign. When she turned him down cold he knew he faced the toughest negotiations of his life.