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“I know,” Dad says.
“Do you?” I glance up at him. “Then why do we need to go through all of this?”
I gave the interview my all and know I did a great job. I am confident I can lead Montgomery Enterprises despite my inexperience and youth.
Between my irritation at having to do this whole damn process, having my relationships with women at work monitored and not having Payton in my bed, my patience is waning.
A lot.
Why did she have to look so fresh and gorgeous today?
“Every applicant is following the same process. Knox, the right person needs to run this organization. Until we’ve done our due diligence, I won’t know who that person is.”
“You think I’m too young.” I shake my head. “Otherwise there would be no question of me just naturally stepping in.”
“Yes. If we were ten or twenty years into the future. Probably,” Dad admits.
I can’t argue with that.
Yet...I want to.
“Knox, I think you’ve been doing what any man your age, with your status and wealth, would do.” He smirks at me. “But you’ve both surprised and impressed me. Ms. Mills is a beautiful woman and quite the dancer, but you’ve kept things very professional.”
A part of me dies inside.
I hate deceiving my father.
“Dad—”
“Knox, just be patient.” He stands. “I know this is a lengthy process. If I didn’t think you were a strong contender, you would not be taking part.”
I grit my teeth.
I’m grateful he interrupted me. Telling him about Payton when she’s clearly moved on would’ve been career suicide.
Now I’m just left feeling resentment.
Why can’t I have both her and the CEO role?
