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Heads nod.
“Oh boy, I feel an alpha intervention.” Charlie is a little too excited. “Should have seen this coming.”
“I’d classify it more as a grown-man hissy fit. Everything was perfect until Ford met Todd. He pulled the overprotective brute act.”
“Babe, I’ve never had a hissy fit in my life.” Ford adjusts me in his lap. “Just needed to clear up a few things where Todd is concerned.”
I roll my eyes. “This is why you don’t take your boyfriend on your business engagements.”
“It was entertaining for sure,” Mom pipes in.
Maybe it was a mistake to take the whole family on the facility tour. “Don’t encourage him.”
“What is your role now?” Cruz inquires.
“Once my ingredients are delivered, I’ll be hands-on for the next few weeks.”
“What about the salon?”
“I’ll be making some changes there. It’s impossible to be in two places at once, and the salon will always be my baby. I’ll need someone to take over responsibilities.”
“Shelby?”
I shake my head. “She’s a terrific stylist and asset to the salon, but she’s admittedly uninterested in administrative tasks. Inventory, invoices, marketing—all of it is part of the job.”
“Do you have someone in mind?” Alex asks.
I share a glance with my parents and Ford, feeling their encouragement. “I do, but I haven’t spoken to her yet.”
My gaze goes directly to Shayla. “But she’d be perfect for the job.”
Her eyes bulge and head rolls. “Me?”
“Yes.”
“I have a job. Actually, I’m about to have two when Jewls finishes training me at Tom’s.”
“That will be this week,” Jewls throws in begrudgingly.
“I don’t need a full-time commitment,” I clarify. “And you can set your hours.”
“It’s a perfect match,” Harley gushes.
“Pipe down, Perky Princess.” Shayla quips at her cousin.
“Give it up, Shayla. We all know you hate your position. It’s not you. You’re a social butterfly, and sitting behind a desk is slowly draining you.”
Shayla side-eyes Harley, then focuses on me. “Do I have to deal with customers?”
“Yes.”
“I loathe menial tasks.”
“You’ll spice them up.”
“Does this position come with free manicures?”
“That can be arranged.”
