Dominic

My flight to London and the hotel room are booked. Francine has confirmed she can stay in my apartment for a week. I’ll pay double her normal fee as thanks for her trouble. She insisted I didn’t have to, but she’s going the extra mile at the last minute, and there’s no one I trust more to care for my girls.

There’s only one detail left to arrange. I almost buzz Beth, then think better of it and dial Presley’s desk phone myself.

“This is Presley Harper, Operations Department. How can I help you?” she says.

“It’s Dominic. Can you stop by my office for a moment?”

“Oh! Hi, Dominic. Um . . .” In the background is some brief rustling and the sound of keys tapping. “Yes, I’ll be right there.”

isn’t long before I hear a knock. I don’t

she’s wearing a simple black sheath dress, but the hint of her curves

the door behind her as she enters, her brow creased quizzically. “You wanted to see me? Is

It’s not like we had a meeting scheduled, and for anything short of an emergency, I usually just email her, knowing she’ll respond within an hour or two.

proposal for

watches me with those wide blue eyes and

like to sit down?” I

into the leather chair in front of

wrong impression. I keep my face and body language neutral, fully leveraging the cold, calculated persona that’s served me well

to scout potential building sites for Aspen’s first international location and finally nail down an

Roger’s on board too?” She grins. “Wow, that’s

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