The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Evie

The last place I expected to be was back in the boss‘ office. He was pouring himself a cup of coffee, humming a small tune as he did so.

I sat quietly in my chair, my hands folded on my lap, as he headed back to his seat and took a long sip. He hadn’t mentioned what the meeting was for specifically, but I had an inkling that it was about what happened with Jasper.

With his free hand, he drummed his fingers on the desk and gave me a long stare.

I cleared my throat. “You wanted to see me, boss?”

me

“Yes, Evie.” He set down his mug and sat back in his chair. “It’s about what occurred the other day.”

“Oh, no.” I shifted in my seat. “I can explain. Timothy was-”

“-Is,” he cut me off, his eyes narrowing, “Still in business with you, correct?”

I wiped my sweaty palms on the sides of my skirt. “Y–Yes, sir.”

“Good.” He stood up and took another sip of his coffee. “And I’d prefer if you kept him on. I have an assignment for you, Miss Evie. One that could decide the future. of your career.”

“I don’t think that’d be necessary, sir,” I said weakly.

The boss went on anyway, “I want you to get as much dirt as possible on Timothy. I want you to learn about his hobbies, all the interviews he’s ever had, even down to what kind of drink he prefers. Then when you’ve done that, find a way to entertain him!”

I was growing increasingly angsty as he revealed his scheme. This meant total proximity to Timothy, even down to tracking his every move throughout the years. The boss clearly didn’t realize what kind of history we already had, but he was asking me to do the very thing I was trying to avoid.

“And if you’re hospitable enough, he might end up becoming a public success. story for the firm,” the boss said proudly. “Do you understand?”

1/5

Need Top Metal Stamping? Get a 10% Discount (Start Now)

13-02

Wed, 20 MBI

Chapter 18

The influx of information was making me nauseous. Asking me to study Timothy’s personal life was one thing, but having to cater to him for the good of the company was another. As was as if the universe was holding a personal vendetta against me.

slightly winded. “I

it open and gestured for her to exit

thin sheen of sweat. I hadn’t realized how much I was sweating until the cool air from the ceiling fan hit my neck. I returned to

A coworker of mine, Paulette, came and stood beside me, pressing her hand on my shoulder. “I

tired smile. “He wants me to entertain Timothy, basically as an apology for what happened with

stoop that low. Just groveling at the guy’s feet at this

Jimmy, peered at us from over his computer screen. “Wait.

skeptical out

Jasper, basically. If I show Timothy a fun time,

he’ll bring the company more

his screen.

with her hand. “Keep

a sweet relief more than something

settled down, I turned back to

2/5

Get a 10% Discount (Start

weu, 20 Mar

Chapter 18

52%습

fan–made accounts as

some philanthropy in there as well, that combined with orchestrated visits and interviews with dedicated fans. He had a smile on through it all. Those smiles, mostly

He’d grown some much from when they met years ago. He had basically been on his

fans were just as clueless on

on the matter. Instead, I saw something more provocative. With each interview, I saw that

in his spare time. In one video, the interviewer asked him a more personal question. The man asked him

a shy smile and said that he enjoyed hiking. He went on about how he was a hiking enthusiast and that he often went on extreme trails by himself. This was big news for the boss, but I couldn’t help the sinking feeling in my stomach at the thought of hiking with

keep the boss waiting, although I was starting to

walked to the boss‘ door and knocked lightly. He opened the door and raised his eyebrows,

saw that he’s been

boss smiled wide.

3/5

Top Metal Stamping? Get

20 Mar

Chapter 18

the entrance. She lifted her head and

flight and three rooms for the closest hiking trail,” he demanded. He then turned to me and grabbed my shoulders.

gasped, almost forgetting the fact that he’d been expecting me to go along with them. “But would he really feel up to a hiking

boss cheered, clapping his hands. He pointed at my pocket.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255