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“Hey, I saved that Baby Box deal. It was going up in flames until I threw water on it.” “You threw his kid under the bus!” “Not intentionally.” “And after that, what did he do? He ...
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“He dropped you home after the promotion date mix-up, got you tea and even bought you a humidifier.” “He said he got that for free,” I argue. She slants me a ...
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“You’re making a big deal out of nothing. All we did was kiss and then he started talking nonsense—” “You kissed him?” I cringe.
was good?” My eyelashes flutter. Heat floods my chest. Alistair kissed me like a hurricane. He kissed me senseless. Then he told me it was more. More? What more? “Woman, you do not have to tell me a thing.”
“Ugh, I’m so jealous. It’s been years since I’ve gone out on a date. I don’t even need a millionaire. Just a regular guy with a nice smile and an eas...
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Frustrated smiles turn genuine and everyone eagerly darts for the door. Kenya is at the front of the crowd. “Not you, Miss Jones,” I bark.
“I need a word,” I murmur. She whirls around, her eyes sharpening. “Regarding?” I motion for her to come closer.
“You shouldn’t tick off the man who makes the best coffee in the building,” Kenya warns. I lean against the desk. “He’s being overprotective.” “Of you?” “No.” I jut my chin out at her.
“But he also knows,” I take her hand and pull her toward me, “how persistent I can be. Especially when I meet resistance.”
“You shouldn’t be like this.” “Like what?” I murmur, dragging her to stand between my legs.
let my nose hover against her smooth neck and inhale her wildly intoxicating scent. She’s wearing that perfume again. I need to make a note of it and buy her a year’s supply. “Alistair,” she breathes. An electric tingle flares through me. “That’s not my name.” She blinks rapidly. “I have work to do.” “Say my name and I’ll let you go.”
“What if someone sees?” “Ezekiel is probably guarding the door,” I whisper. She stops struggling and tilts her face up.
“What are you doing tomorrow?” “My dad called this morning. He wants to have lunch with me.” “You think he wants to talk about the wedding?” “I don’t know.” Her shoulders slump. “He’s been weirdly silent about the whole thing.”
“I know he and Felice have discussed it. And Sasha’s clearly in touch with them, so he’s heard her side of the story. With all that’s going on, I thought he would reach out and check on me. You know? Since I’m his biological daughter.” I frown. “You and the cheater are step-sisters?”
“I don’t see her as a step-sister.”
“We’re really close.” “Is that why she did...
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“What are you going to tell your dad when you see him?”
“Your sister was wrong. Everyone in the family should be turning against her. Why are you afraid of what they’ll say to you?” “It’s not about right or wrong. It’s about her health.”
“Sasha was… sick when we were teenagers. There’s always a chance the cancer could come back. Nobody wants to see that.” “So it’s your job to swallow your hurt and pain for her sake? That’s ridiculous!” “Now you sound like Sunny.”
“I’m not calling you that. It’s weird.” “Why?” “Because it’s your first name.”
“I’m going to ignore the fact that you expressed disgust at the name my parents painstakingly chose for me. And I’m also going to ignore the fact that you indirectly insulted all the people who live in Holland.”
“That’s another thing. It’s the name of a country.” I chuckle. “Kenya is also...
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“You love being right, don’t you?” “It’s not that I love it. I’m just rarely wrong.” “Humility is a virtue, Alistair.”
“You win. This time.” “Get used to accepting defeat.” She winks. I capture her hand before she can walk out. “Hey.” She stops. Glances over her shoulder. “I appreciate you being honest about your family situation. Thank you for trusting me.”
“Now get out of here before I change my mind about letting you go.”
“Does your brother-in-law know about…” Eyes darting around, Ezekiel whispers, “you know who?” “He does.” “And he approves?” “Yes.”
“You’ve been getting really snappy lately.” “Call me if you need anything, Alistair.” “Hey!” He ignores me. “Don’t forget who…” the door slams shut, “signs your paychecks.” I’m alone.
“We… I mean I think she would be an asset to Baby Box and her skills would be more duly served in our organization.” My lips hitch in a cruel smile. “You’re trying to steal my employee from me, Mr. Sutherburg?” “Oh, no. No. If stealing was our goal, we would have used a talent scout and gotten through to her that way.”
“If you’d tried to sneak off with my employee, I would have come after you with guns blazing.” My head tilts to the left. “But you knew that.” Ezekiel’s eyes go wide. I nod at him. I’ve got this.
“Mr. Sutherburg, why do I get the feeling that poaching Miss Jones and being brazen about it wasn’t your idea?” “I-I don’t know what you mean.”
“Walsh must have sent you.” “He’s quite impressed by Miss Jones’s abilities.”
“We’re both in agreement that her skillset would be perfect for a better position at Baby Box.” “Mr. Sutherburg, you must see how insulting this entire conversation is.” “Insulting? Alistair, no. We’re peers. Comrades fighting for the same goal. What’s a little shift in employees? I’m sure you can find another sales manager like Miss Jones.” “Then wh...
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“Mr. Alistair, I’m not here to ask your permission. This is simply a courtesy given our business relationship. Baby Box would like a long and prosperous collaboration with Belle’s Be...
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“Are you threatening me, Mr. ...
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“You don’t want to do that.” “No. No. Of course not. No threats here. We wouldn’t dream of—”
“Miss Jones is mine.”
“You can go back and tell Walsh that. And if he insists on coming after my people, I will be forced to take extreme measures. Now that is a threat.” I set the cup down. “But I’m sure it won’t get to that because neither of us want any issues. As you said, Baby ...
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you don’t mind, Mr. Sutherburg, I have a very packed day.”
“I’ll relay your message accurately, Mr. Alistair.” “Thank you.” I wave him out.
“Sutherburg looked like he crapped in his pants. What did you say to him?”
“What he needed to hear.”
“Walsh wants Kenya.” Ezekiel’s eyes bug. “What?”
“He wants her…” My fingers stretch out and then curve into fists. “As a woman. I knew that. But now he also wants her as a business play.”
“I knew he had a reputation, but I didn’t think he was this seedy. What...
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“Tell Bernard to follow Kenya to the factory. Escort her wherever she needs to go this weekend.” “Wha...
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“Hire a chauffeur service.” “I can do that f...
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“I want someone I trust with Kenya a...
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It’s Mrs. Hansley. I pick up. “Hello?” “Alistair!” A frantic thread rings through her voice. “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.”
lost her.” “What?” I jump out of my chair. “I’m so sorry, Alistair. I turned my back for one second and…” “Where is she? Where’s my daughter?” I growl. “I don’t know,” Mrs. Hansley whimpers. “She disappeared.”
“Let’s sit down. I haven’t eaten since yesterday.” “I’m surprised you two are still in the city.” I grab a menu and lift it. “Yes, well, there’s a lot to do with the wedding and Sasha can’t handle it all alone.”
