Romance: The Boss by West Lara

Author:West, Lara [West, Lara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Run Free Publishing
Published: 2015-08-01T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

After going through Clint’s schedule with a fine-toothed comb, I’ve finally managed to find two one-hour blocks next week for him to meet with the CEOs.

Now all I have to do is go in there and tell him firmly that there will be no receding this time.

So far this morning, things have been running fairly smoothly in the office, so it shouldn’t go down too badly…I hope.

I knock twice on the glass door, giving a small wave and a smile to boot. I may as well try buttering him up as much as possible.

Every little bit counts at this point.

I’m an American sweetheart, but with boldness. I’m an American sweetheart but with boldness, I chant in my head as I enter the room.

“Lauren. What do I owe the pleasure?” he states, sifting through a stack of papers on his desk.

“I just have some alterations to next week’s schedule that I want to run by you,” I say strongly.

He pauses and stops sifting, his fierce blue eyes now only me. “Okay. Take a seat.”

I sit down confidently and suck in a breath.

Just say it straight and confidently like you practiced. You can do this, Lauren.

“I’ve assigned an hour next Tuesday at one o’clock and an hour next Thursday at three o’clock for you to meet with each of the CEOs of the charity organizations we’ve been rescheduling,” I spit out. But as I half expected, he lets out a long, elevated sigh, tossing his pen down loudly onto the documents.

“Lauren, I’ve already told you twice: I’m just not sure if getting involved with these charities is the right move for the company right now. Being the face of aid campaigns is a long-term commitment. It has to be a board decision.”

“I’m not asking you to agree to anything yet. I just think you should sit down and hear what they have to say. Give them a chance,” I reply sharply, my eyes stone cold.

Clint takes notice and smirks. “You really want me to do this, don’t you?”

“Yes. I mean, I think it’ll improve your image…and the company’s.”

When he doesn’t answer, I go on, more tenaciously. “It’s only two hours out of your week, Clint, surely you can—”

“Okay. Call them and confirm.”

“Really? You’re serious? You’ll meet with them?”

“I may be the devil incarnate, Lauren, but I do have a soul in here. I’m a man of my word.”

“That’s…great! I’ll phone them straight away and let them know.”

I leap up, thrilled that he’s finally come round, only to see him waving me down again.

“Hold up, Mother Teresa. I haven’t finished with you just yet.”

I sit back down prudently.

What’s he going to throw at me now?

“Seeing as you’ve proven yourself to be so staunch when it comes to a good cause, I’ll need you to accompany me to the Starling Bright Foundation’s benefit this Saturday evening. Its theme this year is ‘Shades of Green’ and so you’ll need a dress, an expensive one. Versace have an exquisite line of gowns fresh off the runaway.

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