Page 89 of The Other Half

“I love you more, Grandpa. And thank you. I won’t let you down.”

“I know you won’t.”

We hung up, and I stared at my phone for a moment before looking over to Jake. He shoveled a bite of eggs into his mouth while he looked at me expectantly.

“Well? What did he want?”

“Um. To give me the company.”

His chewing stopped and his eyes bulged while he looked at me. “You’re kidding.”

Shaking my head, I bit my lip while I fought my smile.

“Holy shit, Cassie. That’s amazing. It’s what you’ve always dreamed of.”

“I can’t believe it, Jake. I’m going to get the chance to prove myself and continue my family’s legacy.”

I saw the light leave his eyes before they dropped back to his plate. “I’m really happy for you, Cassie. I am. I’m just... what about... us?” He looked back up.

I let my smile free. “I’m going to run the company from right here in Door County.”

“What?” His eyes bulged wider. “Are you serious?”

Smiling, I nodded and took a bite of the eggs. “Yep. You think I’m going back to New York and giving up having these eggs every morning? Not likely.”

Setting down his fork, he leaned forward on his elbows. “Are you serious. You’re staying and you’re running the company?”

“Yep.”

“Wow.”

“Yep.”

We were back to one-word conversations, just like when we’d started.

“As long as you don’t mind me hopping off to Chicago on our helicopter when I need to, and a once a month trip to New York on the jet, then yes, I will have both.”

“Our helicopter? A private jet?”

I took another bite of eggs. “Yep.”

“Holy shit.”

“So, are you good with that?”

After a momentary pause, he reached forward and took my hand. “I will never stand in the way of your dreams, Cassie. As long as you don’t shove me into a tuxedo and force me to live in New York, you have yourself a deal.”

“Cover that up with a tuxedo?” I waved a finger at his shirtless body. “Also not likely.”

He grinned. “Then deal. So you’re staying.”

“I’m staying.”

He pushed out of his chair and stepped to my side. With a powerful pull I was back in his arms. Bending me back, he sealed our love with a kiss.

“Want to know the best part of this?” I whispered between kisses.

“What’s that?”