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."

how to threaten a

your discretion, Now get back to

"Right. Thank you. Sir

a sigh of relief that she hadn't been aware she'd been holding in. She scrolled to her message thread with Aaron

Friday flew by in a blur of buying plane tickets, finishing the reports, and organizing her office. Kylan was particular about how

Oscar. He had just returned with Rylan in tow, and she smiled at her

I'll are

see you tomorrow?" she asked Kylan, while he opened the

at seven. Be ready to go, so I don't have to wait for

another smile. "Absolutely, sir. Have a nice Friday. She told him

he closed the door of the car and headed back

rearview mirror. "I know it's none of my business, Kate, but I hope you know what you're doing with a man like that," he

Oscar. "It's just for the public. We

I can't handle" She did her best to defend

nodded. "You know yourself better than I do. I just don't want to

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 she had ou, Oscar. I appreciate your concern, you know that,"

"Thank you,

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

off at home a little while later, and she bid him a nice weekend in farewell. She raced inside, excited to go out with Aaron, and

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

hugged her back, and she climbed into the front seat of his car She drove to her favorite haunt and Aaron parked the car. They walked arm-in-arm into the bar and sat down at a

Aaron told her about his latest relationship drama with Maine. It was nothing major, only a small argument about what color to paint

of wine in, and she was feeling properly buzzed enough to broach

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