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“Perfect!” I say. “Did you order breakfast?”
“I got a breakfast board from Blond Pistachio. Your favorite.”
“You’re the best. Coffee?”
“It goes without saying. Lattes from Thoroughly Hot should be arriving any minute now, the fridge is already stocked full with Perrier water, catered lunch will be delivered at one, I have a dessert board and more lattes scheduled for four, and finally, dinner reservations are set at Le Specialità for seven o’clock.”
“You’re the picture of efficiency,” I tell her.
“Of course I am.”
I chuckle.
When Easton told me he’d gotten hold of Arianne, I cleared my schedule. Rhys did the same. We’re eager to get the ball rolling.
“If we’re going to hold Arianne hostage for the day, we might as well make it as pleasant as possible,” I say.
“Although, I’m happily married and you’re my boss and we have a non-fraternization clause in our contract, may I take some liberties?” She continues before I can answer. “I doubt any woman in her right mind would be opposed to having you and Rhys as her captors.”
I laugh.
“Do I have to call Emmett and tell him about your secret fantasy?” I ask.
“He already knows.”
“Moving right along.”
She laughs.
“Let me gather my things and I’ll head to the conference room.”
“Excellent!”
I get up, but my phone rings.
I debate whether to let it go to voicemail.
Let me get this.
“Mom!” I say when I pick up.
“How’s my baby boy?”
My success has no bearing on the way she sees me.
“I’m fine, Mom.”
“Just fine?” Concern colors her voice.
“I’m unstoppable!”
“Now you’re talking!” We both laugh. “New York was good?”
“It was a worthwhile trip.”
“Did you get back yesterday?”
“No. I just got back a few hours ago. I extended my stay by a day to meet with Russian distributors who happened to be in the Big Apple. I flew overnight so I could be back at the office first thing.”
