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“Awesome.”
“Well, since you two have breakfast covered, I’ll be a lady of leisure and just watch you,” Lori said.
We spent the entire day together, heading to the zoo, and then to a movie. Watching Milo and Lori together, I kept thinking about her ex. I didn’t know what his intentions were, but I wouldn’t allow him to hurt Milo and Lori more than he already had.
Chapter Twenty-Two
Lori
On the morning of my meeting at Hailey's agency, I arrived in my office to find a bouquet of flowers and a note.
For good luck. I'm sure you'll win them over.
Love,
Graham
I held the note to my chest, already feeling like I had this in the bag. I made a mental note to surprise Graham with dinner when he returned from his trip. The team was playing in Miami, and he'd flown with them to talk to local sponsors. I'd take a trip to the lingerie store before too. He'd definitely appreciated the goodies last time, but I didn't want to wait for an online order to ship. I picked up the wedding invitations I wanted to show the bride I was meeting this afternoon and then headed out.
It was the second week of March, and I'd always thought the city started feeling more alive around this time of the year. Tourists started pouring in, and even the locals seemed different. Even though the weather didn't vary too much between the winter and spring months, I think the psychological factor played a role. Winter is finally over.
Since Hailey's offices were in Beverly Hills, I was wearing a black pencil skirt, red silk blouse, and black peep-toes. I looked like I was heading to a cocktail party, but on this side of LA, overdressed was the universal dress code.
"Lori, I think this will work out just fine," Cameron Salvatore said two hours later, checking his watch. He was Hailey's boss, and we were currently in his office. I'd pitched him my idea and had named my price, and he'd agreed so fast it confirmed what Hailey had told me in private: I was way too cheap for Hollywood. She insisted I charge more, but I hadn't wanted to seem greedy, or like I was taking advantage because Hailey was my sister. Besides, why should I charge more than usual?
"You've got yourself a deal, Cameron."
"Hailey will be your contact person, of course, but feel free to e-mail me too if you need more assistance."
"I'll keep that in mind."
We shook hands, and as my sister and I left his office, I felt the familiar thrum of adrenaline take over. This would be my first Hollywood event, and I loved a good challenge. It was out of my comfort zone, but I loved pushing myself.
"Want a tour?" Hailey said, rubbing her palms together.
"Sure."
We walked along the various cubicles and offices, all decorated in a blend of crisp white with sharp, dark lines. Pictures of celebrities adorned the walls.
"Have all these been the agency's clients?" I asked.
"No, but Cameron likes to play as if. He hung pictures of everyone whose handprints are on the Walk of Fame. Says it sets the right mood."
"He's smart."
Hailey nodded. "He is."
She introduced me to several of her coworkers, and I took in the atmosphere. Once I'd visited Hailey at her old workplace. Everyone there had looked on the verge of a breakdown. I had no idea how she'd managed in that environment for so many years, but Hailey was a tough cookie. Here, it was clear that they all worked at a frantic pace, but everyone had a smile for my sister. I knew this place would be good for Hailey because she was radiating in a way I hadn't seen her in a while. Her old job had been sucking the soul out of her. Here, she was appreciated.
"Want some coffee?" she asked.
"Sure."
The coffee station was encased in glass walls, so we had a view of the entire entrance area, which was decorated with new-age paintings and Greek god statues. Interesting mix.
Hailey poured us both coffee, and then we clinked our mugs.
"To the Connor girls taking over the world," Hailey said.
