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He knows damn well I have no idea what he’s talking about, and that annoying grin says he knows why.
“I trust whatever decision Raven makes.”
His eyes taper as he considers me. I don’t like whatever is going on in that head of his. I can practically hear the accusations, and I tense, waiting for whatever is coming.
“Fine,” he says, turning back to Raven. “I’ll draw up the contracts for Catelyn and Spencer, but I’d like to throw my hat in the ring for all three accounts.”
My eyebrows rise into my hairline. He knows I’m after Jessica Almes since Summer was stolen out from under me.
“News is about to break that I scored the client of a lifetime. The ink is dry, and I now represent Holly Morgan.”
My eyes widen, and Raven gasps.
“Holly left World Class?”
Paxton nods, grinning like a Cheshire cat.
Holly Morgan is the equivalent of Summer Smith in the movie business. An actress who will be a great account to work with as she rises through her field.
Holly is known to be classy, beautiful, and perfect for Diosa.
Until today, she was unreachable. World Class wouldn’t entertain contracts for her outside of their tight circle. Unless you were in with Richard Cross, owner of World Class Talent, you weren’t getting a meeting.
“Paxton, that’s incredible,” Raven says, sounding shell-shocked. “She’s perfect.”
“And for my friends,” he says, looking back and forth between Raven and me, “she’ll be on board.”
This is a game changer, and I can tell Raven feels it, too.
“Meet Holly and me at Silver tomorrow night, and we’ll close the deal.”
“We’ll be there,” she says without hesitation.
“Great, what else can I help you two with from my balloon-filled office?”
“Nothing at the moment, Pax, but can I use the ladies’ room before we head out?” she asks.
“It’s the door at the end of the hallway,” he says, and I don’t miss Raven’s raised brow, as if to say,sure about that,but she quickly schools her features.
None of us wants to bring up the last encounter we all had at Silver.
When Raven’s left the room, Paxton chuckles deeply.
“My friend, you have your hands full with that one.”
I purse my lips. Raven has been nothing but professional and brilliant.
“You’ve got it bad, and you can’t fool me.”
I scoff. “You’re insane. She is my employee. That’s all.”
He shakes his head. “You’re a complete moron, but I’ll let you tell yourself these lies.” He pulls me into a brotherly hug, patting my back. “Good luck.”
I scowl, knowing better than to continue to deny anything to him. He’s a dog with a bone, and the last thing I need is Raven walking in on that conversation.
I need her. Cavendish Group needs her.
I won’t fuck this up again.
