She adjusted her tortoiseshell glasses. “I’m even more nervous now that I know I’m working directly with the boss. But, I promise not to let my nerves get in the way of doing my best work.”

“I hope you’ve saved your best work for me because I need the best.”

“No pressure,” she joked. “I hope I live up to your standards.”

“I have no doubt you’ll do just fine. I’ve seen your résumé. The fact that you work in interior design actually appealed to me because I believe designers look at every detail in all aspects of life and that’s exactly what I need. And, I’m not sure if you’ve heard anything, but I’m not difficult to get along with, though I’ve been told I have a dry sense of humor.”

“I have two older brothers. I’m pretty good with holding my own, no matter the jokes.”

With her honesty and sense of humor, Nigel could see they’d get along just fine...so long as he kept reminding himself this arrangement was professional and temporary.

How many times could he use those two words?

Probably not enough, because he had a feeling he needed to keep those in the forefront of his mind as long as Ms. Andrews worked by his side.

like to get to know a little

“I’m flattered.”

Nigel had put out very specific requirements. Interesting

beautiful women every day. The entire cast of Secret Lives consisted of stunning ladies. But something about Roslyn seemed almost wholesome...which was quite

help him keep his head in the game, so would focusing on the sole reason for her employment. He needed a new vision for the show and the only way he could see that happening was to bring

Of course, bad press would drive up ratings, but he wasn’t about to embarrass his family,

no reason he couldn’t find her attractive and keep a

York,” he began, leaning back in his

nodded. “About a month ago. It was time

“You came from Texas?”

a ranch.” She eased her purse onto her lap and

why the drastic change?”

swept

for a second before she tipped her chin and silently gathered herself together. “My father recently passed and it made me realize how fragile life is. I’d always wondered what city life was like and I decided to take

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