The Perfect Mistake (The Connovan Chronicles #2)

by Olivia Hayle

“I’m sorry you found out like that,” I say. Her eyes narrow into slits. “Sorry because you wanted to be the one to share the news? Or sorry because no one was ever supposed to know?” Okay. So it’s going to be one of these conversations. Conflict with Connie has always been rare. It wasn’t until earlier this year that she started to show me the fire I’ve seen her display elsewhere. I tap my fingers on the desk. “What did Isabel say to that?” “No,” she says, and her voice hardens. “I’m asking you.” “And I’m not going to answer that question.” “You’re not allowed to go into CEO mode here. This isn’t a business negotiation.” “Isn’t that what you’re doing with me?” I ask her. “You’re doing well, by the way.” She shakes her head. “Look, I’m the one who recommended her to you. I’m the one who insisted on it, and I did it because I knew, or thought I knew, that you’d be a great employer. Tough, yeah. But not one who would take advantage of her.” “I’m not taking advantage of her.” “Yeah, she said the exact same thing,” Connie says. “What more did she say?” But Connie just crosses her arms over her chest. “You can’t fire her if it becomes too inconvenient for you.” I narrow my eyes at her. “I’d never do that.” “Okay. Good. She told me it wasn’t serious between you two.” “She did,” I say slowly. “Right. Good.” “I honestly don’t know if that makes it less or more weird for me,” Connie says. She sighs, and there’s a world of emotions in that sound. “God. I just don’t want you to hurt h...