I give him my best pleading look. "Don't let it go under."
"I won't." He goes to get his jacket. "I love how passionate you are about protecting the rights of your coworkers, Lola. I'll do everything I can."
I nod, my heart drumming for him, and energy fuels me. I start to get up.
He frowns at me. "What are you doing?"
"It's seven-thirty."
"Fuck. I'm late."
And I try not to smile. "You're a rich boss man."
"Who is late." He motions to me. "Lie down."
"I'm getting dressed. And I'll work in your home office." Then I swallow.
I only have access to the work computer remotely, and the firewalls on my computer need to come down.
I could spend an hour trying to get around them, but it seems right to ask.
"If I can get access to the internet, maybe I can help? After I do my work."
"Help saving the company?"
"No. Now that I know about this Dom, I can maybe be of some use. I could help track him down?"
He sighs. "The cleaner is coming today, so if you think you're up for it, and if you want, you can come in with me.You can help me look through the files relating to Dom to see if anything has been missed."
Excitement lights up my blood. "Really?"
"Really. If you're up to it."
"I told you, it's the dairy."
He nods. "Okay. From now on, it'll be only alt-dairy options for you."
Gross, but it's a small thing, so I don't respond.
I get up and race around the bed, flinging my arms around him and pulling his face to mine to pepper it with kisses. "Thanks."
"Get ready. I'll meet you down in the foyer in ten, okay?"
"Yes, Sir."
He groans as I hurry off, unable to wipe the smile off my face.
I can't believe that Enzo seems to trust me enough to give me this kind of responsibility.
But he does.
And it makes me feel like I'm on top of the world.
I brush my teeth, have a quick shower, pick out a not overtly sexy outfit, pin up my hair, and then put my shoes on.
When I meet him downstairs, I'm ready for the comments of coworkers about me disappearing or turning up with the boss. And I'm ready for questions.
This is the best I've felt for a while, and I'm positive not even one snarky comment can ruin it.
