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“I can imagine.” She turned back to face her hostess.
“Evan tells me you’re his executive admin. Though he hates that title.”
“Oh?” Intrigued, she tipped her head to invite further comment. She’d expected Ophelia to ask her questions but hadn’t anticipated that she’d reveal information that Kaylee hungered for.
“He says you’re indispensable to him and the business. That he may have the title of CEO, but he couldn’t run Christoff without you.”
The news shocked her.
“And that he’s hoping you’ll join him at his management firm.”
Speechless, she blinked.
“It can be difficult to work with one’s spouse.”
“I…” She cleared her throat. “We’re managing so far.”
“The wedding was sudden.”
“Whirlwind.” At least that answer was honest.
“We’ll be having a reception, though, at some point, I trust?”
“Things at work have been so busy that we haven’t talked much about it.”
“Mmm.”
“I promise we will.”
At that instant, Frost joined them, carrying two champagne flutes. “Spritzers for my ladies.”
She’d never been happier to see him.
Ophelia accepted hers with a smile.
The pups trailed in behind him, seemingly dragging a little from their long trek up the multiple staircases.
“Kaylee and I were just having a lovely conversation.”
“You were grilling her, you mean?”
“Not at all. Just wondering when we can plan the reception for. People will be curious to meet her.”
“No doubt they will after you tell everyone about her.”
“Well, I’m proud.” She studied Kaylee above the rim of her glass. “Can you blame me?”
“Not at all.” He placed his arm around Kaylee’s shoulder and drew her closer. “For now, I want her all to myself.”
“June would be lovely, after graduations. Or perhaps April, when the weather is cooler?”
“We have to get Christoff righted. Then we’ll talk about it.”
He was so adept at sidestepping potential landmines that he could have been a politician.
“Ready to come back downstairs?” he asked. “Chef has served appetizers.”
The afternoon and dinner were wonderful as Ophelia regaled Kaylee with stories about Frost’s antics as a boy, including his numerous skateboarding crashes and his school grades. “When he applied himself, he was an excellent student. But if the subject didn’t interest him…” With a fond smile, she shook her head.
