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I tear my eyes away from his and look at Magnus. His attention bounces between the two of us and he narrows his eyes like he’s contemplating something.
“Ava. Do you find working in different places and getting out of the pool house helps the words flow?”
My mind flicks to the waterlily lake and all the notes I managed to get down while I was there. “Absolutely.”
“Your master’s degree is in business, isn’t it?”
“It is.”
“Well then. Maybe you can go with Jet to a meeting he’s got coming up. Lend an extra set of ears to it.”
Jet stiffens immediately, a muscle ticking in his cheek. “Absolutely not.”
The excuse on my tongue slides away as the hairs on my arms prickle up in annoyance.Does he think I can’t manage to take notes for his stupid meeting?
“I graduated with a first in my degree.” I fold my arms as I hold his stare.
“And?”
“And I’m more than capable of whatever it is you’ll require me to do.”
His eyes flick up and down my body, and I feel like a science project being scrutinized. “I’ll be the judge of that.”
The urge to prove him wrong has my palms itching. I’d also like to slap the disdainful look off his face. But this will have to do.
“I can go with you to this meeting. In fact, I’ll give you my expertise for the entire day, be your personalassistant.” I smile sweetly, making sure I emphasize the ass.
“There’s no need. I’m sure you’re far too busy working on your—”
“Mylittle projectwill be okay without me for a day.”
He stares at me, unblinking, and the way his jaw works as he grinds his teeth has a pop of perverse victory firing in my stomach. He thinks he’s so much better than me. He’ll not expect me to be able to keep up with him.
It’ll be fun showing him what I can do.
“Great.” Magnus pats Jet’s shoulder with a wide grin. “Take Ava with you to meet Callaghan tomorrow. He’s a slimy bastard, though. Watch him,” Magnus directs to me.
“I will,” I answer before he walks down the hall, leaving us alone.
“What time are we leaving in the morning?”
Jet narrows his eyes like he expected me to retract my offer the moment Magnus was out of earshot.
“Seven-thirty.”
“Great.” I flash him an obnoxious smile. “I’m so excited I might pee myself.”
His lip curls in disgust like I’ve actually done it.
I turn and walk off with a spring in my step.
Pissing Jet Grant off is fun.
And the idea of seeing his arrogant face eat his own words when I show him what I’m capable of is positively exhilarating.
Chapter 7
Ava
