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“Is everything all right?” she asks.
“Yes, why?”
“Blake called looking for you, said you were supposed to have a late breakfast with them but are now not answering your phone.”
“What?” I dig my phone out of my pocket.
DO NOT DISTURB.
“Fuck.” I flick off the Do Not Disturb button and call him as I walk into my office.
“Where are you?” he answers.
“Sorry, I forgot.” I shake my head in disgust and dump my briefcase on the desk.
“Since when do you forget anything?”
“Since now, okay,” I snap. “Shut up.”
“Just ordered your breakfast—get down here.”
I exhale heavily. “Fine.”
“You want a coffee?”
“They serving espresso martinis?”
He chuckles. “Good weekend?”
“The fucking best,” I mutter dryly. “See you soon.”
Juliet
I scroll through Google.
Martello Interior Design
Ariana Interior Design
Joel Marcel Interiors
I’m on my lunch break and trying to get my renovation project underway. I think Chloe is right—I do need a professional opinion.
I click on Joel Marcel, and it dials his number. He answers on the first ring.
“Hello, Joel speaking.”
“Hi, Joel,” I reply. “It’s Juliet Drinkwater calling.”
“That’s an unusual name.” He sounds like he’s smiling. “Hi, Juliet.”
“Hi.” I scratch my head while I try to think of what to say. “I’m not sure if you’re the person to call, but I have an interior design dilemma and was wanting some advice.”
“Okay, sure. Design dilemmas are my thing.”
I smile, feeling a little more at ease. “I’ve just moved into a house, and it needs a full renovation.”
“Okay.”
