Chapter 9

Chapter 9

The following day at work, she was happy to see that Kylan's Litter was appropriately silent. She still needed su mention to Aaron that her relationship was all a roine, but he was nut of the office for most of the day. She was left to work in reports, as well as planning

Kylan's annual trip to Ireland, where he met with several of the overens eieritives of Ross Corgi

She never accompanied him on a trip this lavish, but the thought of the contract. He had specifically stated he wanted her to go withi trips. She thought about how to approach the situation. She decided her best bet, was in text him. He had done at the other night, so could too, rightr

"I'm about to purchase your plane ticket for Ireland in two months, Sie. Am I to accompany you this year, as per the contract coudine?" dhe teated

She sent the message and held her breath, waiting for a response. She nearly dropped her phone when it vibrareil a moment later,

"I think that would be appropriate

"Business class for you, correct! I'll buy my ticket for the coach

"Don't be a damn idiot. Buy your ticket to be next to mine, Katrina"

"If you're sure, Sir".

"Where is my usually self-assured assistant?"

"Sorry, Sir, I had one more question, though. Am I allowed to explain in Aaron that this "erlatiombap between us, jin't real! He's my best friend, and I'm terrible at lying."

"Can he keep his mouth shut! I have my doubts."

comes to that."

threaten a

your discretion, Now get back

"Right. Thank you. Sir

been holding in. She scrolled to her message thread with Aaron on her phone, confirming

organizing her office. Kylan was particular about how she kept her things, and she wasn't looking

together, she headed down to grab a ride home with Oscar. He had just returned with Rylan in tow, and she smiled at her boss brightly. It was

I'll are

he opened the back door of the SUV

and she got in the car. "We'll pick you up at seven. Be ready to go, so I don't have to wait for

another smile. "Absolutely, sir. Have a

of the car and headed back into the building to finish his own work

I hope you know

just

It's nothing I can't handle"

than I do. I just don't want to see your spirit be dampened, that's

at his work. Oscar often reminded her of her father, but especially during momenta. like this. She made a mental note to call her dad, the next opportunity

"Thank you,

her once more, the wrinkles near his eyes pulling up as

bid him a nice weekend in farewell. She raced

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she had showered and changed into a simple black dress, pairing it with some cream bullet flats and a red peacoat. It was beginning of October, and the evenings

she happily made her way to the elevator and then down to him. She wrapped her arms around her best friend, smiling and hugging him tightly. He hugged her back, and she climbed into the front seat

only a small

in, and she was feeling properly buzzed

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