Total pages in book: 75
Estimated words: 70185 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 351(@200wpm)___ 281(@250wpm)___ 234(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 70185 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 351(@200wpm)___ 281(@250wpm)___ 234(@300wpm)
The room was packed, with people standing as well, which was odd. It looked like everyone who worked for the company in the different divisions was there, including Paul and Melanie, who did not look pleased to see me.
“Hello everyone, good you’re all here.” He walked me to the head of the table, where only one chair remained empty. I balked when he held the chair out for me but one look at his face told me now was not the time to fight him on this.
I sat in the chair knowing that all eyes were on me as he stood behind me with his hand on my shoulder. “Everyone, I’d like you to meet our new COO, my wife, Justine Devereaux.”
‘Well, I tried to tell you so (Yes, I did)
But I guess you didn't know
As the saddest story goes
Baby, now I got the flow
Cause I knew it from the start
Baby, when you broke my heart
That I had to come again
And show you that I'd win
You lied to me
All those times I said that I loved you
You lied to me
Yes, I tried; yes, I tried
You lied to me
Even though you knew I'd die for you
You lied to me
Yes, I cried; yes, I cried
Return of the Mack top of the world, Return of the Mack Watch my flow, Return of the Mack, here I go.’
Justice was in his own world, bopping around, and I was just stunned. But Marcus wasn’t done yet. “You’ll all answer to her as my right-hand woman. If you buy a paperclip, it has to be approved by her first.”
“All Division heads will meet with her upon her request. If anyone has any issues, you can hand in your resignation effective immediately.” I don’t know why my eyes went to Paul and Melanie.
“No one? Fine, that’ll be all for today; we’ll meet back here next week once my wife has settled into her new position. I’m sure she’ll have some new policies to put in place.” This time, my eyes went to Monique the sneak.
I’d merely mentioned in passing some things I would’ve implemented at the company if I had any say. I had no idea she was collecting information for her boss. She had the nerve to look innocent.
We left the conference room first, holding hands and accepting congratulations. We went up in his private elevator as usual, but this time, instead of going to his office, he opened the door across from his on the other side of the hall.
I have an office. There were pictures from our honeymoon on the desk. One with just the two of us, one with me, him, and the girls. The office, if you can call it that, had a sitting area like his, but mine was more feminine.
Instead of the heavy dark furniture he liked, mine was heavier on white and lighter colors. “I love it, it’s gorgeous. But how am I supposed to get any work done? I’ll want to look out the window all day.”
“Then do that. As long as you’re right across the hall from me, I’m good.”
I was almost certain he had just given me his father’s old job. His grandfather was the CEO before his return, and I’m pretty sure this used to be his dad’s title. I didn’t ask, though, because I’m not quite sure how he would react. His father seems to be a touchy subject.
“Why are you taking off your jacket and tie?” I grinned and stepped back when he started stalking me. My juices were already flowing.
“Why do you think? We need to christen your office.”
I looked back at the bank of windows surrounding my office, and although we were too high up for anyone from neighboring buildings to see us, I still felt a bit self-conscious.
That didn’t last long, though, because Marcus has this way of making me forget everything else but him. It’s the way he touches me, that focused look on his face when he looks at my body.
He slid my jacket off slowly and let it fall to the floor at my feet. I started to turn so he could unzip my sheath dress, but he ran his hand up my thigh instead and found my heat with his palm. “Is this why you had me wear this particular dress?”
“What do you think? I knew I’d want you as soon as we got here.” So that’s why he’d had me wear thigh-highs instead of stockings. I was wondering why he’d picked out my clothes today. He’s been doing that a lot lately, but I have to say, he has great taste if a little bit expensive.
It’s like he chooses things he thinks I should like, but I am too unsure of myself to choose. And he’s never wrong. I stopped thinking when he pulled my panties off down my thighs, all the while walking me slowly back towards the couch.