If only they knew.
Then Jaxson Lockwood might not be quite as cocky and confident. Walking around with his playful, flirty grin and that mischievous glint in his eye.
But they don’t, and it’s a secret I’ll take with me to the grave.
I drop my head back and close my eyes. I have a choice to make.
If I want this project to go ahead, I’m going to have tosuck it up, as my brother so beautifully put it. If not, it could be years before I get the board’s approval again. Sadie will see to that.
Opening my eyes, I lock them on my brother.
“Fine,” I say. “But don’t think you’ve won.” All credit to my brother, he keeps his expression neutral. “But you can deal with Jaxson. Collect the brief from Michael on your way out, he should be back by now. And let’s see what Jaxson’s got. He still has to convince the board.”
“Fair enough,” Caleb says, offering me a genuine smile. “You know, you won’t regret it.”
“Let’s just hope I don’t, little brother. Let’s hope I don’t.”
Caleb lets himself out,and I sink back into my chair.
I stare blankly ahead, my limbs heavy, my head pounding.
I’m exhausted.
The past couple of months have left me drained. I’m struggling to sleep despite being physically exhausted, my usual mental sharpness has dulled, and I’m regretting past choices.
I pick up my phone and dial.
“Hey, Harp,” I say.
“Hey, Kat.”
I hear her moving around.
“What are you doing?”
“Just getting ready for work.”
I look at the clock. It’s seven thirty in the morning in New York.
“How’s the new job going?”
“It’s good… however, my boss is an arse, but which bosses aren’t?”
I chuckle. “I’m sure my employees say the same thing.”
“Never.” Harper laughs.
“But you’re enjoying it?”
“It’s okay. I’ve been assigned grunt work, but I’m the newbie, so I suppose that’s to be expected.”
“Has anyone…”
The question hangs open.
“No, no one has twigged I’mThe Infamous Frazer.” She laughs, but the sound is hollow. “At least not since I spoke to you yesterday morning.”
“Sorry, it’s just I hate you being so far away,” I admit.
