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Smiling, I thanked him before leaving the jet.
Not even a minute passed when the heat and humidity slapped me in the face.Oh God, it’s so hot as hell here.Damien hadn’t lied when he said it was a tropical island. The air felt so thick that part of me wanted to turn around and head back into the jet. I was going to be staying here indefinitely, I needed to get used to it.
It’s not like I hadn’t traveled to a tropical island before. But this wasn’t like any other time. I didn’t pack my bikini and no fruity drink was going to be served to me while I sunbathed either.
A bead of sweat rolled down my forehead. With the sleeve of my jacket, I wiped my brow just as a black SUV pulled onto the tarmac. It stopped beside me. When the door opened, a gentleman got out.
Alright looking, but he doesn’t look at all like his brother Damien.
This guy looked like he spent all his free time in the gym, as I could see his muscles building from beneath his black suit jacket. And I never was one attracted to blondes. Not that I wanted to be attracted to my boss. It would only cause a complication that I didn’t need.
“Hello Mr. Blaze. Thank you for meeting me at the airport,” I said as I stepped closer to him.
“I’m not Draven. My name is TJ. I work for New Hope.”
“Where is Mr. Blaze?” I questioned.
“Draven’s been delayed. He’s in a meeting with President O’Connor and asked that I retrieve you and bring you to join them.”
I’m going to meet the president of Tabiq right now?
Oh, this was a fucking nightmare. I hadn’t slept, showered, or changed. Heck, I really could use my toothbrush and mouthwash as well.
“Do we have time to stop at the resort first?” I asked, already knowing what the answer was going to be.
TJ shook his head. “I will bring your luggage there once I drop you off.”
He walked around the SUV, opened the back door, and waited.Looks like I’m starting my job immediately.
I’m one who prided herself on being prepared. I wasn’t prepared for the surprise interview and I sure in hell wasn’t ready to meet the president when I hadn’t even met my boss. His expectations of me weren’t clear. I felt as though I was being set up for failure. But why would he want me to fail? It made no sense since I was just hired.
While TJ drove, I opened my purse and searched for some perfume or makeup. Neither were inside, but I did find some disinfectant hand wipes. It wasn’t much, but I used them to freshen up as much as I could, but I still felt gross.
“How long before we’re there?” Not even sure where there was.
“Only a few minutes.”
I didn’t need any more time to worry about this meeting. When we arrived at her office, or wherever one met with the president of Tabiq, I’d find out.
“Is this a hospital?” I asked as we pulled into the parking lot of the largest building we’d passed so far.
“Yes.”
Not sure what TJ did at the resort, but I was positive he wasn’t just a driver. He divulged only what he wanted.
“I hope there isn’t anything wrong,” I tried prodding again but to no avail.
TJ pulled up in front of the building and said, “She’s here.”
He wasn’t holding a phone, so he had to be wired with an earpiece. Another man exited the hospital door and approached the SUV. He looked a little more like Damien, but still, I wouldn’t take them for brothers. I opened my door and got out.
“Hello Mr. Blaze. It’s a pleasure to put a face with a name,” I said, extending my hand.
He chuckled. “Not this face. I’m Bennett Stone. Welcome to Tabiq Miss Beck, or is it okay to call you Kinsley?”
I preferred to keep it professional, Miss Beck, or just Beck, but I wasn’t going to push the point. “Kinsley works just fine. Nice to meet you, Bennett.” His name had been on the list of people Damien said I’d be working closely with. Bennett worked as head of security for New Hope and he also worked very closely with President O’Connor as a…consultant. Not sure if that word was accurate either. Maybe more of an advisor. What I did know was he was the husband of Zoey Henderson and also had served in the Marine Corps.
“If you’ll follow me, we will be meeting up with Draven and Reesa, I mean, President O’Connor. Draven will update you on the situation and then we will let you sit in on the interrogation.”
