“What about you two?”I asked, shifting the focus to Landon and Langston.“When’s the baby due?”
“Trust me,” Landon said with a shit-eating grin, “we’re workin’ on it.”
I was fairly certain they’d been doing exactly that in Landon’s office earlier in the day.
“So?”Justin prompted.“What do you say?”
I turned back to him.“I say we should have a conversation.”
“If the money’s right?”Landon asked.
“It’s not about money,” I told him, glancing from one face to the next.“It’s never been about money for me.”
The simple fact was, money wasn’t an issue.I had more than I could spend in this lifetime.That was one of the benefits of coming from old money.However, I didn’t broadcast that fact, so most people weren’t aware that my investments made me more than most corporate executives pocketed in a year.Except, every man in this room knew me.They probably even knew my net worth, which begged the question…
“Why me?”I glanced between them.“Why now?Why partner?I can easily head up a division in my current role.”
No one answered, but I could see their brains working overtime.They hadn’t expected me to counter.
“Well, I think he needs to think about it some,” Zeke stated as he pushed to his feet.“In the meantime, I’ve got shit to do.”
I couldn’t tell if Zeke was merely being Zeke or if he was pissed at me.We hadn’t talked since the day he gave me permission to date his sister.
“And if we’re lucky,” Zeke noted as he was walking out of the room, “he’ll sign on.Otherwise, you guys are doomed to hell.”
With a bellowing laugh, he left without looking back.
Landon and Langston got to their feet.“I second that,” Landon said.“But honestly, Edge, we’d be honored if you’d come on board.I know the company would benefit greatly from having you at the helm.”
I was still trying to understand why making me a partner would benefit anyone.They’d get the same amount of work out of me either way.
“Can I have some time to think about it?”I asked, looking between the four men.
“Of course,” Ben said.
I stood, then shook hands with all four of them.I wanted them to know I was appreciative, even if I wasn’t sure what to do with the information.
“You heading out?”Justin asked when everyone slipped out.
“I am.”I didn’t have anything planned, but if all went well, that would change with one quick text to Jamie.
“When you’re ready to discuss details, let me know.I’ve got it all outlined, Edge.”
I nodded to Justin.“Give me a few days.I’ve got a lot going on at the club right now.Maybe late next week?”
“Sounds like a plan.”
With that, I left Justin in his office and pulled out my phone.I shot Jamie a quick text, asking if she wanted to go out again.Turned out, I really enjoyed her company.Being around her settled me, brought me peace when I spent most of my day immersed in chaos.
Jamie:I’mdefinitely free tonight.What did you have in mind?
Me:It’sa surprise.
Jamie:Yousaid that last time.
Me:Youhave something against surprises?
Jamie:Notat all.
