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“This is quite some project,” I voice openly.
“Yes, and if anyone can capture our essence for our marketing, it’s you,” Kate says with confidence.
“It’s a big job, and as I see it, each location needs to be captured differently. For example, I see France being more sultrier, a romance destination versus London being more elegant and refined.”
“Exactly,” Lex concurs with a knowing smile. “This is why you’re perfect for the job.”
I nod, my mind conjuring up all these creative thoughts.
“When do you want me to start?”
“Immediately,” Noah states firmly.
Kate glances at him as something passes between them. I assume it’s husband and wife behavior since my parents do the same thing all the time.
“What Noah meant to say…” Kate intervenes with a fixed smile, “… is as soon as you’re available. A sought-out photographer like yourself must have obligations you need to fulfill before traveling to Europe?”
“There’s a fashion show next week. Then I have a job in Malibu. Can you give me three weeks?”
“That will work just fine,” Lex assures me, though his gaze is fixated on Noah. “Now, let’s talk money.”
When it comes to paying someone for work, Lex isn’t one to undermine talent where he sees it. He briefly goes through the contract, which most of it is standard for my freelance work. Regarding the payment, he’s too generous, but it would be pointless for me to argue with him once his mind is set on something—he is rarely persuaded another way, especially when it comes to business.
Lex stands up, extending his hand. “So, do we have a deal?”
I follow in suit, shaking his hand with a slight smirk on my face. “How can I say no to the great Lex Edwards?”
Kate raises her hand with a cheeky grin. “Can I answer that question?”
Lex crosses his arms with a pinched expression. “If you must.”
Beside Kate, Noah drops his head with a chuckle. “Leave the poor bastard alone. His ego was bruised this morning when a much younger billionaire went viral with a video saying he’ll make Charlie his wife.”
With my lips pressed flat, I try to suppress my amusement, but I fail miserably.
“Ouch.”
“Do you need a wellness check, Lex?” Kate pouts.
“I’d rather we not discuss this.” Lex fixes his cufflinks in annoyance. “Besides, it’s being taken care of.”
“Jesus Christ, Lex!” Kate groans while throwing her hands up in the air. “The guy’s a kid. Leave him alone.”
“He’s not a kid. He’s thirty. And if he wants to succeed, he needs to understand who you don’t mess with.”
“Here we go…” Noah drags.
Kate turns to look at him. “Like you’re one to talk? Mister acts all jealous over nothing.”
Noah shifts his body to face Kate. “Two young men are in your office. Then you make some joke about being in a sandwich?”
“Firstly, that joke was made in private. And secondly, I didn’t make the joke, Adriana did. I just laughed and nodded.”
“Okay, sounds like my cue to leave if you’re bringing up Mom and her filthy mind.”
Lex shakes his head. “I don’t blame you. Now, how do we celebrate? I do have a flight back home in a few hours.”
“How about when I’m back in LA next weekend? That way, your overbearing daughters can join us and pick my life apart about where I went wrong with women and how I should settle down.”
