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Chapter Twenty-Nine
Natalie
"How is my favoriteevent planner?" Maddox said on Tuesday evening.
I startled a bit in my chair. I was among the last ones at the office. Looking around, I realized I was actuallythelast one.
"When did everyone else leave?" I asked.
"When you were busy tapping away at your computer."
I smiled sheepishly. "I have a few fires to put out. Our caterer bailed on our next event. Apparently they had a wave of people who gave their notice. I think it's because they have a very draconian schedule. But I'm pleased to say I found someone who treats their workers better."
"I like you, Natalie," Maddox said.
"Great. It's good for my boss to like me."
"I also like how you and Grandmother are scheming to bring Jake and me together now and again."
"I have to clarify that I'm not scheming with your grandmother. It just occurred to me that it might be a good idea for you to invite him."
"It was, I think," Maddox said. "He and Colton are the two half brothers I never got to know. Jake left before we even moved here."
"And Colton?" I asked.
"He's always busy in his lab or CEO-ing."
I laughed. "I never heard that. I'll remember it. CEO-ing."
"It's what I call people in suits. Maybe cuff links."
"Especially cuff links," I agreed with him. "Should I talk to Jeannie about plotting how to put the two of you together as well?"
"From what Gabe said, they’re not seeing much of Colton either, so I don't think that would help." He glanced at the door, then back at me. "Now, come on. Let's get out of the office. I believe in being dedicated, but I don't believe in burning the midnight oil, or the evening oil. Next thing you know, my brother's going to beat down the door and take you out of here."
"He totally would do that," I said with a laugh. "Okay, fine. I'm probably not going to get an answer from them tonight anyway. It's pretty late for everyone." I shut off the laptop before standing up and putting my phone in my purse. "I’m going for dinner at Jeannie and Abe’s house, so I figured I’d stay until it was time to leave and get caught up on some of this stuff."
"Listen, if you think there's too much to do, we can always try to assign an assistant to you."
"The workload is more than fine. This situation doesn't come up too often, but I'll figure it out. Don't worry."
We went down with the elevator and then stepped out of the building.
"Finally. I thought I had the wrong address."
I winced. It was Vince's voice. I turned around, zeroing in on him. I hadn't seen him in about five months. He looked exactly the same, with black hair that was all messed up.
Ugh, what did I ever see in him?
"Natalie?" Maddox asked, then turned to Vince. "Who the hell are you?"
"Tell him who I am. Is this the fucker who answered the phone?" Vince growled.
