The Boss Too: Billionaire Romance by Lexy Timms Read Free Book Online Page B

walked in with two other guests. He caught Jamie’s eye just as Nicholas kissed her hand. She thought she saw him frown and his face turn dark, but he smothered it quickly, or it never happened. He turned to talk to the woman next to him.
    Jamie took a sip of her mimosa and smiled at Nicholas , turning her attention back to him as he continued chatting.
    “So, tell me, how does an amazing woman like yourself end up working for grumpy Alex Reid?”
    Jamie bit her lip to keep from giggling. A pickup line it definitely was, but that was something so rare that when she got them, she couldn’t help but feel incredibly flattered. “An excellent resume and a need for a job. How did you end up creating Sunrise Applications?”
    Nicholas’ face brightened. Perfect question to ask a guy like him. “Well, I and a friend from college wanted to go into business together. He was the nerdy smart guy, I was the risk taker. He happened to know a lot about technology, including developing wicked-complicated cell phone applications. I majored in business with a minor in marketing. It made sense for us to start a cell phone application company. Hard stuff behind the scenes, easy click for customers.”
    Jamie loved hearing people’s stories on how they got to where they were today. It was fascinating. “Very humble beginnings, for a company with a net worth of five million dollars today.” Jamie smiled, and ignored Alex’s blatant stare from behind Nicholas’ shoulder. He wanted her to interact and mingle. She was doing that.
    “Even more humble than you think.” Nicholas laughed. “We had nothing, and a whole lotta college debt. We couldn’t even afford to buy groceries when we started. We were living off of Ramen noodles and care packages from our parents.”
    At least you got care packages. Jamie brushed the bitter thought away. She was done with negativity in her life. What was the point of moving forward when you couldn’t let go of the past? She might be a story like Nicholas one day. You never knew. “I’d love to hear more.” She watched Alex from the corner of her eye as he chatted with the wife of another investor. Her husband had gone to get some more food and Jamie recognized him from the meeting she’d taken over for Alex. He saw her and waved her over. “Sorry, Nicholas. Do you mind if I grab something to eat?”
    “Of course! I didn’t mean to chat your ear off.” He smiled apologetically. “You’re here to work, not listen to my rags to riches story.”
    “I like your story.” She smiled genuinely. “But you are right, I probably should mingle with the other people here. Mr. Reid would probably appreciate that.”
    Nicholas chuckled. “I’m sure Alex appreciates you. If he doesn’t, be sure and let me know. I can find you a job in my company like that.” He snapped his fingers and winked at her.
    Jamie laughed with him. It was nice enjoying attention from a man who wasn’t complicated, or her boss, for once. “Don’t hold your breath. I’ve got a great set up with Mr. Reid.” She watched Alex order another drink from the bar. “I’ll find you again shortly, I’d like to hear the rest of your story.”
    “I’ll hold you to that.” Nicholas smiled warmly and raised his glass as he walked off to join another group of men chatting.
    Jamie moved to the buffet and put a few small things on her plate. She wasn’t hungry after the omelet a few hours ago but it was the easiest way to make conversation with the gentleman from the meeting on Friday. Alex was standing awkwardly close to the man’s wife and she didn’t want the investor to get the wrong idea with Alex. Not that she knew it herself, she just assumed he wasn’t the kind of businessman that dabbled in that part of the business. However, did she really know? “Hello, Mr. Watkins?” She hated that she made his name sound like a question. She just wasn’t a hundred percent sure she had the man’s correct last name.
    “Hello, Miss