Who's the Boss Now (Managing the Bosses Series, #3) by Lexy Timms Read Free Book Online

today. There's a nice healthy glow about you."
    "It's called starvation." Jamie gave a cheeky grin.
    "I saw that someone was waiting on you out there. How about I go downstairs and grab us both something to eat? I'll take my time and wait in the breakroom if I get back early? That should give you time with him and something to eat when you're done." He stood and ran his fingers through his thick blond hair.
    "Yeah. Wow. That would actually be amazing." Jamie dug in her purse as she continued, "Let me just get you some money."
    "No. My treat. You want something healthy or something delicious?" The smirk that lifted his mouth caused her to chuckle.
    "They have to be mutually exclusive? No good tasting healthy stuff?"
    "Not in my opinion." He shrugged. He was similar to Alex, a younger version with the same confidence.
    She smiled. "Let's go healthy. I’ve a plane to catch in a few hours. I'd rather not feel too bad for the flight."
    "Good call." He walked to the door. "Good luck with your meeting."
    "Right. Tell Gina to send him in for me?" Jamie moved to take a seat at the small round table by the window as Paul nodded and walked out.
    Moments later Nicholas knocked on the door-frame and stuck his head in.
    His dark hair was starting to turn gray, though he couldn't have been more than forty. He was distinguished looking, handsome and beyond wealthy. Where Alex had made every penny he had, it would appear after looking through his portfolio that Nicholas had inherited most of his money and made more of it. The man knew how to invest it, which caused his wealth to expand far beyond anything he could have done otherwise.
    "Now a good time?" He walked in and unbuttoned his navy jacket. He was tall and built like a basketball player, but what she liked most about him was the warmth of his smile. He might be a snake behind the kindness he exuded, but if so, he hid it well.
    "It sure is. Please come sit down and tell me what I can do for you." She motioned for him to take the seat near her.
    "Thanks. I won't take much of your time." He sat down and leaned back, his eyes remaining on her face, which left her feeling respected – empowered.
    "Take as long as you need. We appreciate you believing enough in what Mr. Reid is doing to invest with us. I'm here to make you comfortable and help facilitate any questions or concerns you might have."
    He nodded. "I'm thrilled with the company's performance over the last month, hell the last year. I'm here more on a personal note though."
    "Oh." Jamie stiffened, but forced herself to remain open to whatever he was going to say, or offer.
    "I owe you a more in-depth apology. Last time we spoke, perhaps I was a little too forward. Alex's personal business if just that. I'm not too fond of some of the things I've seen in the past with him and other women, but that gives me no right to judge. Heaven forbid someone decide to judge me based on my past." His eyes grew wide, and Jamie chuckled.
    "Right? I'd not survive that either." She crossed her legs and clasped her hands in her lap. "Apology accepted. I wasn't too offended, though I might have stated that I was."
    "Yes, well. I was downright inappropriate. I haven't found a woman that caused my heart to flutter quite the way you did... the way you do." Blush warmed his cheeks and she was a little surprised at how flattered she felt over the situation.
    "I'm not sure how to respond to that." She pressed her hand to her chest as her heart began to beat faster.
    "There's no need to. I was coming through town for an eleven o'clock meeting and figured now was as good a time as any to tell you once again that I'm sorry, and if you ever find yourself needing a dinner date... I'm your guy." He stood and offered his hand. "And if you decide that you're ready to start your own firm or want another place to work... call me for that reason as well. That job offer is always available."
    She stood and shook his hand, offering him a warm smile. "Well, thank you