The Unexpected Life of Carnegie Lane by Virginia Higgins Read Free Book Online

I can have it back for the night, just to finish it. I’m dying to know what happens.”
    Ross laughed a little. “That good hey?”
    “Yeah…it’s really good Ross. If I ever had a favor to ask, it’s that you take a look at this one, and do it soon. I’m not sure if she has sent this out to anyone else by now, but I’m convinced that this will be one of the stand out’s this year, and there are a lot of agents that would grab this and never let it go.” She took another sip of her coffee, although she couldn’t taste anything. She was numb.
    “So, your opinion is that we should offer to be her agent on this?” Ross was playing with the idea to leave this one firmly in her hands. Kat had been working there for a while. So far, she had no portfolios that were managed entirely by her. If she wanted this one so badly, it was time to let her go for it, and see if she could pull it off.
    “Yep, pretty much. I think I could make it work.”
    “You know you shouldn’t have let your brother look at it, although in saying that, he may… and I stress may be the exception to the rule.”
    “I know, look I’m sorry Ross, who would ever have thought for a moment that what he picked up would have been so good he couldn’t put it down. There were over twenty manuscripts on that table.”
    “Do you think he would endorse the work if you asked him to?”
    “I’m sure he would, although I would never ask that of him. In fact, I believe the work can stand alone, and endorsing it would take away the credibility of the Author. I think we should leave him out of it…for now.” That had been a trick question. He wanted to hear for himself if she planned on using her brother as a guide or if she had her own ideas, separate to him that involved this story. She passed the test.
    “ You …should leave him out of it.” Ross replied, as he handed the manuscript back to her.
    “If it means that much to you, I think you should run with this one Kat. This can be your project. Take it back with my blessing, and try not to let all your friends read it before its bound.” He had a smile from ear to ear. This was exactly what she needed. Katalie Bowman had her first portfolio client.
    “I won’t Ross, I promise.” She jumped up and almost ran out the door with that folder.
    “Oh and Ross.” She said as she got to the door.
    “Yes?” he asked playfully, looking up at her.
    “Thank you!” She almost whispered, yet with the expression of a scream. She blew him a kiss than ran back down the hallway to her office. Once inside, she closed the door and she did a little dance.
    “Yes! Yes! Yes!” She said loudly, over and over again.
    Once she calmed down, she text her brother.
Nate. You were so right. That story is great.
And guess what! She’s just became my first
Official Client. I’m flying solo on this one.
Thanks for losing it in my car! I love you.
See you soon… Kat!
    Nate read the text with a smile from ear to ear. He knew it was a good one. He was pleased for his sister, and really really pleased for Carnegie in a bizarrely affectionate way. He punched out a quick text back to her.
That is great news! You have great
taste. Can I tell her! Or do I have to
wait for you to do that.? <3 Nate
    Kat opened her messages as soon as it came in. She was happy to have someone that could really share her excitement with. She read his text and nearly fell off her chair. She sent him a text straight back.
What do you mean you tell her!
Please tell me you haven’t contacted her.
And if you do tell me that, hear me now.
DON’T YOU DARE TELL HER! I’m
Typing up a letter to her right now!
<3 Kat.
    Nate laughed when he got her message. He really did want to be the bearer of good news, although he would never steal his sisters’ thunder. He was going to send her an email though, just to keep the lines of communication open. In a strange way, he felt connected to Carnegie and right now, he wanted to get to know her a little more. She