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I crinkle my forehead while I do up my laces.
He holds up his hands. “I mean, like, someone who challenges you and your ideas. You’ve had assistants, but Jacobson and Earl isn’t exactly known for their women ad execs.”
Now that he mentions it, he’s right. There was Viv Beacon back when I first started, but she left and started her own company. Other than her, all the women in the office are assistants. Shelby’s the highest-ranking woman, at least on my side of the building.
“Maybe you going to bat for her contract is just a nice thing because you like having her around the office and you value her input. And you’re not blind. If she’s attractive, your body is going to have a natural pull to her. Just don’t act on it.” He pats my back.
He’s right. Why am I in a tailspin? If it was that Jake guy I was helping, I wouldn’t think twice. It’s appreciation for a coworker and wanting them to get the recognition they deserve, that’s all.
“You might be right. Thanks. Who would’ve guessed my baby brother was so smart?” I pinch his cheek, and he smacks my hand away.
“Good. Now let’s go get laid.” He stands to head toward the entrance to the gym.
“Nah, I’m heading out.”
He throws his hands in the air. “You’re kidding me. I just did my best psych one-o-one and you’re gonna leave me hanging?”
I stand and position the strap of my gym bag on my shoulder. “Take them both home and have some fun.” I smirk.
He contemplates that for a moment. “Do you think they’ll go for it?”
I shrug. “You don’t know until you ask. You know better than anyone that selling anything is a numbers game.”
“I better go before they find someone else. See ya.” He waves, already halfway to the door.
“Good luck,” I murmur, heading out the opposite way and feeling lighter.
How did I not know the difference between appreciation for a coworker and wanting to nail my assistant? In all honesty though, I’m in uncharted territory here.
