I Love You

Over My Dead Body

Disclaimer: I only own Darcy, all other characters unless otherwise noted belong to someone else.

A/N: Reminder that this story is a few years old. 

Darcy walked into the Suite with Chuck and the Lawyer. Blair sat there giving them a curious look.

"Are you okay?" Blair asked.

"Several female employees at The Empire are suing me..." Chuck said.

"For Sexual Harassment" Darcy continued.

"What?" Blair asked.

"Obviously there was incidents with room service at the Palace, but that was father's hotel. I was a kid. I would never do that now. Not in my hotel. Not to you." Chuck said sitting down next to Blair.

"Of course not. They're scheming harlots trying to get you to pay them off."

"I agree with Blair" Darcy said.

"We have proof that two of those girls weren't even in town on one of the alleged nights." The lawyer said.

"So we'll fight it, we have innocence, good breeding and Doug Jarrett one of the best lawyers in New York on our side." Blair said. "It's a slam dunk"

"But a court case will be a P.R. nightmare. Something the Empire can't afford" Darcy said.

"Then we have to settle." Chuck said then looked at the lawyer "You'll take care of it"

"Settlements are for the guilty."

"Not always Blair" Darcy said. "I'll leave you two. I have class."

"Thanks for being here Ellis"

"Of course Bass. I have you're back"

She arrived at Columbia and headed to class. After class she arrived back at the Empire to see press everywhere. Great she thought. She pushed her way to the door, press calling out to her every which direction. The doorman finally got her inside where she spotted Chuck and Jack.

"Miss Ellis come to rescue your business partner"

"Bite me Jack."
"You are so hot when you're feisty. I'm sure you spice up the bedroom with business talk too"

"Ignore him Ellis."

"You two are so adorable. I think Blair's the wrong gal for you nephew" Jack said. "I'll be seeing you both later"

He walked away leaving just Darcy and Chuck. Darcy turned to Chuck.

"That can't be a coincidence. Press all over the place and Jack"

"I was just thinking the same thing"

"Wanna talk strategy?" she said.

"I'll handle it"

"Bass, I'm you're business partner. Let me help"

"I'm meeting with the lawyer. I'll get back to you. Plus even with all this press someone needs to run the place"

"You'll keep me updated" she said and kissed his cheek. "I'll see you tonight"

"Sounds good partner"

"I can't wait to meet your mother"

She smiled at him and walked away. After a few more classes she went home got ready and headed to the party. She spotted Lily.

"You look marvelous Darcy" Lily said.

"Thank you, as do you. Will Rufus be joining you?"

"No he won't"
"I'm flying solo as well"

"Well enjoy your night Darcy" Lily said as Chuck entered.