All the Right Places (RILEY O'BRIEN & CO #1) by Jenna Sutton Read Free Book Online Page A

trip.”
    “Why would you think I’d need a bribe to talk about it?” she prevaricated.
    “Because Teagan left me a voicemail that you planned to do all your design work here, and that Quinn acted weird when she asked him about it. She also told me they want you to stay in the company-owned penthouse while you’re there.”
    Amelia ground her teeth together. “Why didn’t she just pass you a note during homeroom?”
    Ava Grace ignored her, and they made their way toward the big front porch that wrapped around the farmhouse. She placed the sack of food on the metal bistro table near the front door before heading inside.
    Reaching into the bag, Amelia pulled out two sandwiches wrapped in deli paper, along with two cups of soup. She dug around the bottom and uncovered some plastic spoons and napkins, but no brownies.
    The screen door slammed shut, signaling Ava Grace’s return to the porch. She carried two glasses of iced tea, and she’d taken off her jackets and boots.
    Frowning, Amelia put her hands on her hips. “Where are the brownies?”
    “I hid them inside the house. You can have one after you’ve answered my questions.”
    Amelia growled. “You’re such a brat sometimes. No one would buy your music if they knew.”
    Ava Grace rolled her eyes before placing the glasses on the table and taking her seat. “I got chicken salad for you,” she said, reaching for her own sandwich.
    Amelia dropped into her chair. It was hard to be mad at Ava Grace when she’d been thoughtful enough to get herfavorite sandwich, a creamy mixture of diced chicken, pecans, and red grapes on a buttery croissant.
    After they’d enjoyed several mouthfuls, Ava Grace turned her hazel eyes to Amelia. “I Googled Quinn O’Brien before you went to San Francisco. I trust Teagan, but I wanted to know more about him and what you were getting into.”
    She wasn’t surprised by Ava Grace’s admission. Her best friend was fiercely protective of her, despite the fact that Amelia had been taking care of herself for most of her life.
    Ava Grace leaned back in her chair and crossed her legs, the glittery blue polish on her toenails sparkling in the afternoon sunlight. “From what I read, he’s pretty impressive. But you and I both know very few people live up to the hype,” she said cynically. “All hat and no cattle.”
    Amelia nodded, agreeing with Ava Grace’s assessment. They had realized that truth soon after Ava Grace had won
American Star
. Suddenly the two of them had socialized with famous people they’d only read about, and more often than not, they’d been disappointed by the reality.
    “So what was he like in the flesh?”
    At the thought of Quinn’s flesh, Amelia choked on the iced tea she’d swallowed. Ava Grace thumped her on the back before tossing her a knowing look.
    “What’s got you all choked up?” When Amelia didn’t answer, Ava Grace sighed and picked up her spoon. “Are you going to take them up on the offer to stay in the penthouse?”
    “Yes. I think it’s nice of them to let me use it.”
    “Very nice.” She pointed her spoon at Amelia. “And since you’ll have a comfy, safe place to lay your head, I want you to tell me why you’re not going to stay in California until the project is complete.”
    She sighed. This was a situation in which Ava Grace’s bossy nature was decidedly
not
charming.
    “Because I’m worried Quinn will distract me, and I won’t be able to do what needs to be done.”
    As much as she hated to admit it, she had serious concerns about the sparks that flew when she and Quinn were in the same room. She didn’t want to be unprofessional, and she definitely did
not
want to mix business and pleasure.
    Even if Teagan’s redesign project wasn’t successful, thispartnership for the accessories line was important. It was a crucial step in achieving her career goals.
    “I’m not sure I understand,” Ava Grace replied after a moment. “You think he’s going to be all up in