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“This has been a very productive meeting gentleman,” Michelle said while standing and gathering up her belongings. “I look forward to moving forward with this project.” She turned her attention to our lawyers. “And I look forward to hearing back about a shorter time frame. Have your assistant get in touch with mine.”
After all of our lawyers left, leaving just the four of us in the conference room. Michelle whispered something in Elaina’s ears. Whatever she said made Elaina smile and then excuse herself, nodding at both Hugo and me on her way out the door. Michelle smiled at both of us as soon as she left.
“Would you care to have dinner with our father and us tonight? We know that he’d love to meet you.”
I couldn’t help but grin from ear to ear as I said it, which I knew was a bit unprofessional. But it was impossible for me not to smile when looking into her eyes.
“Yes, I’m more than happy to have dinner with you guys tonight. I very much look forward to meeting your father, too.”
“Perfect. We’ll arrange to have a car pick you up at seven o’clock. Enjoy the rest of your day.”
Michelle left the conference room, and both Hugo and I watched her go. Hugo went over and poured himself a drink, positioning himself on the windowsill.
“She is one damn good businesswoman,” he said, staring out at the street below.
“I wasn’t expecting her to be so level-headed, especially since her father has a reputation for being a bit of a dickhead.” Hugo laughed and continued to sip his vodka.
“It’s refreshing to know that a more honest and straightforward person will eventually be taking over that company, Nico. Can you imagine if Chase Harrington had come here to do this deal?”
I burst out laughing and leaned further back in my chair. “There’s no way that it would have gone that easily. He would have been screaming and pounding his fist on the table like a fucking gorilla. Plus, he’s getting close to retirement age. That means that she’ll soon take over, and all future business dealings should be smooth sailing.”
Hugo walked back over to the conference table and sat down across from me, his face taking on a more serious tone.
“Remember that tonight is all about business, Nico. We must get closer to her family.”
I nodded, even though I knew that Hugo was saying it more for himself than for me.
“The closer we are to the Harrington’s,” I replied, “the more secure we’ll be with their future business dealings. You have to admit that Michelle is one sexy woman, though, Hugo.”
He ran his hand through his hair like he often did whenever he was thinking about something serious. “Michelle might be the sexiest woman I’ve ever met. The way she came in here and demanded respect. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a man act the way she did.”
“Chase Harrington groomed her to be a badass,” I said, remembering the way she walked with elegance but determination.
“We have to focus on work, though, Nico. You want our father to be proud of us, right?”
“His approval only means slightly more than yours, Hugo. Of course, I do.” He reached his arm across the table, and we shook hands, then pulled each other closer for a hug.
As we left the conference room, I could see in Hugo’s eyes that he was fascinated with Michelle.
