From Boardroom to Bedroom

Chapter 35

“Is Ellen here?” Nigel asked.

“She’ll be along later. Your sister is very eager to see who you brought home.”

Sophie settled onto the sofa next to Nigel and across from Claire. She hadn’t realized she’d be this nervous to meet his family, but after their romp on the plane, she was a bundle of mixed emotions.

“Now, tell me how you met,” Claire said, clasping her hands like a proud grandmother.

“At the office,” Nigel piped in. “You know I have a policy about not dating employees, but Roselyn changed all of that.”

They’d discussed their story and decided to keep it as close to the truth as possible.

Claire’s eyes darted between them, then landed back on Nigel. “Do you always work? Wait, don’t answer that. I know you do. Do you at least take this poor girl out to dinner?”

“Of course,” Nigel replied, reaching for a lemon square. “We’ve had several work dinners.”

Townshend,”

laughed. “I’m kidding.

focus to Sophie. “You must be a saint to put up with him. He’s given me

her hand on Nigel’s knee. “Ignore him. One of the first things he asked when I started working with him was what my favorite food

Claire asked, raising

date,” Nigel chimed in. “I knew the second I saw her I wanted her

and I think it’s romantic...so long as you keep

laughed, glancing to

a burst of laughter. “Did he, now? I’d love to hear what picture he

like to know what he said about

woman came striding through. Her long dark hair fell in waves over her shoulders and she looked as if she’d just come in from riding a horse given her tight

woman who had to be her granddaughter on the cheek. “Nigel’s girlfriend was

breath and rose to greet his sister. Sophie stood as well, nervous at encountering another family member. Maybe she could knock these little meetings out one by one and not be

“Well, aren’t you all candy hearts

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255