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I turn my back to the windows of Katie Rose Bridal so the woman I love doesn’t see the rage on my face.
With fury racing through me, I dial Madison’s number.
“Hello, Gage,” she says in that smug tone I can’t fucking stand.
“What the hell? We had an agreement. I am coming to see my daughter.”
“Calm the fuck down.” She laughs. “You’re not coming here because we’re coming there tomorrow.”
“You’re coming here?” I turn back to face the windows of Katie’s shop.
I spot her looking at me. A beautiful smile graces her face.
Calmness blankets me when she raises her hand to wave.
I do the same back.
“Don’t read too much into this,” Madison stops to take a deep breath. “I got a call from a company in New York today. It’s a huge company, Gage. I have an interview for a District Operations Manager position.”
“In Manhattan?” I ask to be crystal clear.
“In Manhattan,” she repeats back. “I’m qualified for it. It’s right up my alley and it would make things easier for Kristin.”
I respect her for wanting to put our daughter’s needs first.
“It’s closer to Perry too, so fingers crossed.”
“I’ll arrange a hotel for you and Kristin,” I offer because I want my daughter to be comfortable.
“I already booked a room for myself.” She clears her throat. “Kristin can stay with you if you want.”
If I want?
“What the fuck do you think?” I chuckle. “Let me know your flight details. I’ll meet you at the airport.”
“I hope I get the job,” she says quietly. “I never considered Manhattan as a place to live full-time, but maybe this is meant to be.”
“You didn’t say a word about applying for a job here.” I stare at Katie, wanting nothing more than to go into the store and sweep her into my arms.
“I didn’t apply for it.” Madison laughs. “The woman who called me said she heard from a friend of a friend that I was looking for a job and wondered if I’d be interested in relocating to New York City. I’ve told everyone I know out here that I’m searching so I guess someone put in a good word.”
Fate doesn’t have a hand in this.
It’s too big of a coincidence.
“What’s the name of the company?”
“Liore Lingerie. The woman I’m meeting is named Olivia Donato.”
Chapter 55
Kate
“I need to talk to you,” I say to Gage as he marches toward me.
He’s been outside my store for the last ten minutes. He spent most of that time on the phone.
I couldn’t hear anything he was saying, but I know what it’s about.
