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“Emma, no promises. Sometimes these calls run late. Would you come to the penthouse after dinner if I can’t make it?”
“Of course. I want to spend time with you.”
He kisses me on the forehead and prods me towards the hallway bath.
I’m sitting at my desk daydreaming when Nicky summons me to his office by way of his assistant. What could he want now? He’s been pretty good lately. I give Angelica a look as I leave our cubicle. When I enter his office, he has his glasses on, and his hands are steepled in the way that he thinks makes him look authoritative.
“Sit, Emma. I see you haven’t heeded my advice. You’re still seeing my brother.”
“Nicky, what I do in my private life is none of your business.”
“It is when my brother makes suggestions regarding your position. He wants you promoted. I told him you’re not ready and that you’ve been making mistakes lately.”
“That’s a lie, and you know it!”
“Don’t think you can sleep your way to the top. He might have majority ownership of Scarborough for now, but control outside of financial is my call. Don’t try to get what you want by sleeping with Jordan; it won’t work.”
“I’ve done no such thing. I didn’t ask Jordan for anything. I like where I am, and I don’t need a promotion. I resent the implication that I’ve used sex to get what I want.”
“It seems like it to me.”
“Nicky, if I wanted to use my position as Jordan’s girlfriend, I would take him up on his offer to leave Scarborough and work directly for him.”
“He’s offered?”
“You sound surprised. At least he sees my merits besides in the bedroom.”
“You can be a real bitch when you want to be.”
“You happen to bring the worst out in me. Are we done here?”
“Go. And make sure you finish the manuscript for Saddle. The author is coming in to discuss some changes tomorrow.”
“It’s already done. I’ll drop it off in a little while, or you can send your assistant around for it.”
I get up quickly and practically tip the chair I’m sitting in, slamming the door as I leave. I’m so upset that I immediately go downstairs to get a cup of coffee from the cafeteria. How dare Nicky say something so disgusting. It makes me want to consider working for Jordan seriously. I take my time and sit on the bench in the lobby sipping from my cup. I wish I could go outside, but even in the morning, the heat is oppressive for almost the end of June.
When I come back to my office, another bouquet of assorted roses in several different colors awaits me.
“Boy, that guy has it bad for you. He’s spending a mint in flowers.”
He can well afford it, Angie. “He’s very thoughtful.”
I pull the card of the vase where it’s taped and read it.
Doll,
I’m falling deep for you. You have me wrapped around your sexy little finger. I like it. Keep being you.
Love,
Jordan
My heart flutters at the word love. The last time he sent me roses, it was regards. Now it’s love. He’s not the only one falling deep. I start daydreaming again until Nicky’s assistant comes for the Saddle manuscript. After I hand it to her, I realize I need to call Lexi and tell her I invited someone. I pick up my cell to place the call.
“Emma, I thought you fell off the face of the earth.”
“I’m sorry. So much is going on. Nate was injured in the bombing in London yesterday.”
