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“And?”
“Stock prices are going to increase dramatically if this deal goes through.”
I nod. “I agree.”
“From what I can tell, the employee resistance probably comes from fear of job loss. If the company moves international, they can hire cheaper laborers. That’s what’s driving your first problem.”
I shake my head. “No, the president is adamant that production remains here.”
“Has she reassured the employees?”
“I don’t know. I doubt it. It’s a big company. It’s not like they can all meet in the conference room.”
“I suggest doing that. She could always sweeten the pot with stock options for them. As for shareholders, there’s an upcoming meeting. As the liaison, you should be the one to talk at the meeting. The owner will be seen as wanting a sweetheart buyout deal. That’s why you need to talk about the practicalities of the acquisition. Appeal to their greedy side. Lay it all out. This is a smart acquisition. They stand to earn a huge return on their investments. Make them see it.”
I think for a moment. I hadn’t considered talking myself. An idea occurs to me. “Will you come with me? You can tell them everything you just told me.”
She’s so close to me. Her scent is wreaking havoc on my body. The need to touch her is overwhelming. I can’t help but reach over and rub her face with the backs of my fingers. Her breathing picks up and she closes her eyes and whispers, “It’s not a good idea.”
I remove my hand. What was I thinking? “You’re right. We shouldn’t be together.”
“I meant that it’s not a good idea for me to go to the meeting. No one likes lawyers. They don’t trust them.”
I let out a laugh. “That’s true.”
She bites her lip. I’m jealous. I want to bite that lip. Hard. “What did you mean when you said weshouldn’tbe together?”
“Nothing. We’re getting off course. I’m going to have the president arrange an employee tele-call. She can explain the job security to them. I’ll let her know of your suggestion to offer stock options.”
“If you do a tele-call with the stockholders, I’ll dial in and listen if you want. I can have one of my guys put together charts with some numbers for them. The shareholders really do stand to gain from this deal.”
She strategizes for another five minutes, but I don’t hear a word. She’s so beautiful and so smart. And sexy, in a natural way. She doesn’t try to be sexy, she just is. I’m completely taken with her. Attracted to her. I would give anything to bend her over that desk and have my way with her. I bet she has the best ass. My cock starts to harden at the thought, and I have to shift my papers to cover it.
“Does that work?”
I have no idea what she just said, but I nod in agreement.
* * *
When I leave her office,I dial the number I’ve called so many times that I have it memorized.
A familiar, smooth voice answers. “Hush Hush. How may I help you?”
“Crystal?”
“Mr. Mazzello. It’s sublime to hear from you.”
“I’m coming in. Is there someone around with dark hair and blue eyes?”
“Of course, Mr. Mazzello. It’s been the same for four years. We’re well-versed on how to keep our favorite customer happy.”
“Good. I’ll be there in fifteen minutes. I want something a little different today. I’ll explain when I get there. Just make sure you have what I want.”
“Of course. Whatever you need.”
CHAPTERFIVE
BETH
