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“I’ll try. You too.”
Jaxon stared at him for a few seconds, then walked off. Ian knew he wasn’t fooling anyone.Those who knew him knew something was wrong, but he’d keep it to himself. He had a week left here before he was off for the winter.
****
Eden was back in Chicago in no time and was called into the conference room when she returned to the office. She pulled a chair out and sat. Most of the senior partners were in attendance. She’d rather be anywhere but here. No. Not anywhere. She’d rather be at the Bur Oak instead of anywhere. This job had meant so much to her just a month ago. Now all she could think of was Ian. Would he miss her like she already missed him?
“If everyone is ready, we’ll get started.”
Eden smiled. She was anxious about this partnership. She did want it. Didn’t she?
With a deep sigh, she watched her boss stand and glance around the table.
“Eden, we were happy to give you time to think about this, and we’d like to know your decision.”
Eden swallowed hard and slowly got to her feet.
“I don’t know what to say, Mr. Robey.”
“Say you’re going to accept.” He smiled at her.
“Uh, I’m sorry, I’m just so overwhelmed.” Overwhelmed? Try speechless. This is what she’d been wanting. She still did. Right? Oh, God.Didshe want this? Did she want to take this and seal her fate of never seeing Ian again?
“Eden.”
She looked at her boss to see him frowning at her.
“I’m so sorry, Mr. Robey. I think I still need time.” She sat back down.
“More time? We thought this was what you wanted. You’ve been here the longest and you’re one of the best lawyers in this firm.”
“I appreciate that, sir.”
“Everyone, give us the room, please,” Mr. Robey said.
Once the room cleared out, she placed her hands on the table and wrung them together. Her stomach was in knots over this. She jerked when he pulled out the chair beside her and sat.
“Is there something you need to tell me?”
“No, sir.”
“Eden, I have known you since you were a little girl. Your father was one of my closest friends. I know when something is bothering you.”
“I’m not sure I want the partnership,” she said quietly.
“What? I thought that was all you wanted?”
“I did too. A month ago.”
“So, what happened in a month?”
“It doesn’t matter right now. Can I still think about it, or do you need to know right now?”
“I can give you a little more time, but don’t take too long. If you don’t take it, I’ll have to give the next in line the opportunity.”
“If you don’t mind, could you tell me who it would be?”
“Jefferson.”
