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“Yes, that’s right,” Autumn declared, tearing me away from my reckless thoughts while she sat in one of the chairs in front of my desk. “But I’m not going to lie to you, I definitely have my work cut out for me when it comes to you, Jax Colton.”
“Why are you talking to me like you don’t know me?”
“Because in this sense I don’t. I only know you as the guy who pisses off my brother every chance he gets.”
“The feeling is very much mutual, sweetheart.”
“Oh, I know. You both act like children when it comes to Kinley.”
I chuckled despite feeling like the walls were caving in on me. I hated not being in control, especially when it came down to what was being printed about me for the whole world to read.
“But I’m not here to talk about you and my brother’s friendship.”
“Or lack thereof.”
She smiled. “I’m here to make sure Mr. Greatest of All Time stays that way.”
“You don’t need to kiss my ass, Autumn, so let’s not waste any more time and get right down to business. What are you going to do for me, Red?”
She leaned forward on my desk, resting her elbows on the edge before stating, “Now you’re speaking my language. I’m here to do what I do best, and that’s making the world fall in love with you again.”
“Like you did for your husband?”
“If I can change Julian’s public persona to a family man, trust me, you’re child’s play.”
She was the woman who was able to accomplish what many had tried and failed, completely changing Julian’s image to the world. In a month he went from being a cutthroat, broody entrepreneur to a family man. The woman could move mountains just based on him alone.
“I’m hearing a lot of talk and no action,” I argued. “What’s your pitch?”
“Alright.” She smiled wider. “I’ll batter up.”
I never expected what would come out of her mouth next. Never in a million years did I predict the words…
“We need to find you a wife.”
To ever be directed at me.
Chapter Two
—Jax—
“Your solution to my scandal is to ball and chain me?” I asked, completely thrown off with where this conversation had suddenly turned. Looking over at Caleb, I questioned, “This is what you call the best?”
“Don’t talk about me like I’m not in the room, Jax.”
With my eyes once again focused on her, I replied, “Don’t patronize me like you know what’s best for me, Autumn.”
“Actually, I do know what’s best for you in terms of your career and public persona, or I wouldn’t be here. Your agent called me, not the other way around, Jax, so let’s make that crystal clear.”
“All you’ve accomplished so far is to further piss me off. If that was your game plan, then you’ve succeeded.”
“Then how about I talk to you in terms you understand?”
“By all means”—I gestured to her—“continue with your delusional theory on what a wife can do for me.”
“You know how to throw a touchdown. Well, I know how to play defense, and right now you need to show the world that you’re trading for a team that is not only your hometown, but also where your fiancée lives.”
“So now this mystery woman is my fiancée?”
