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.”

to relax. It isn’t long before I hear a knock. I don’t get up,

black sheath dress, but the hint of her curves beneath the

shuts the door behind her as she enters, her brow creased quizzically.

a meeting scheduled, and for anything short of an

I just had a proposal for you and thought I should

says nothing, only watches me with those

to sit down?”

into

if I want to avoid giving her the wrong impression. I keep my face and body language neutral, fully

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

on board too?”

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