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“You must be Payton.” He lowers his head an inch.
“Yes, sir.” I leap up and shake his hand. “It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
It is. He is the founder of these amazing brands and I have always admired people who create such incredible success in their lives.
“You’re helping my son and his team to launch our next collection, I understand,” he states.
“Yes, sir. I’m very excited.”
Ward smiles, and it’s so genuine I feel it through my whole body. He reminds me of my dad. When he’s not being grouchy.
“I can see that. Good. True passion cannot be replaced or faked,” Ward says and reaches out to pat my shoulder.
“Dad,” Knox says from behind us.
“Hello, son. I was just introducing myself to Payton.” Ward gives him what can only be described as a sly, almost sarcastic grin.
I watch as the two men stare at one another.
Huh?
Knox slides his hands into his pockets and leans back on his heels. “Good. I should’ve brought her by earlier this week to meet you. We’ve been snowed.”
“I bet.” Ward smirks.
Knox continues to stare at his father and doesn’t look my way for a second.
“Well, it was lovely to meet you, Mr. Montgomery,” I say and both men glance at me. “I should get back to work.”
As I swivel back and forth indicating my desk, my eyes land on Knox and the fire in his eyes is dark and furious as they make their way down my body.
It’s the first time I’ve seen him all day.
Ward shakes his head and walks past his son, patting him on the shoulder.
“Don’t even say it,” Knox grumbles.
“Didn’t say a word,” Ward replies.
Then they both disappear, and I’m left standing there wondering if all the Montgomery men are this complicated.
