Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 700

My hand froze for a second, a shiver sliding down my spine.

Was Tanya some kind of ghost?

How had she snuck up so silently that I hadn't even noticed her?

I didn't know how long she'd been standing there or if she'd caught the message I was about to send. But honestly? Even if she had, it didn't matter. I was the boss, and taking a photo of my own bar was perfectly within my rights.

Twisting my phone casually in my hand, I gave her a professional smile. "Do undercover bosses usually roll in with a marching band?"

Tanya slid into the seat across from me and gestured toward the revamped bar. "I made some changes to the decor. Thought it might freshen things up customers."

I nodded, taking it all in. "Not bad. It's definitely got a new vibe."

for the

"As long as you're happy with it," she replied, signaling a server to bring drinks over.

• "You're someone I handpicked for this job. How could I not be?" I said, glancing around the room. "Just proves I've got a good eye. You've got real talent."

outfit. While the rest of the staff stuck to crisp

bar's bold, edgy vibe perfectly,

was a far cry from the first time I met her. Back then, she'd seemed soft and delicate, almost demure.

chest. I smirked. "When I say you've got talent, I'm not just talking abo

You've got the brains to back it

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because she fired back quickly, Anyone in this position would do the

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message was clear: her choices were just

it had been me, though, I would've done things differently. Not that it mattered- I'd set this whole situation up to trap her. The deeper she leaned into her role,

she could overshadow me as her boss? Yeah, no. That

leading by example and setting the tone," I said with a pointed smile. "There's a bonus in it

a bonus wasn't random-it was a reminder of who signed

need my help with? I might not micromanage, but I wouldn't

No matter how much freedom she had, I was still the one in charge. Her success was tied directly

new staff. Some of the current team are