The Brothers Freed by Bea Paige

Author:Bea Paige [Paige, Bea]
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter Eighteen

“It’s unusual though, isn’t it? The fact that you employ friends.”

“Business is built on a number of factors, Louisa. A good business, a successful one, the one we have achieved, is built on hard work, friendship, loyalty, and sheer bloody determination.”

“Well, I think it’s incredible, what you’ve all achieved,” I say, looking around the place. I feel excited for them, proud.

“Hey, it’s not all on Hudson. Don’t give him all the credit, his head might explode. His ego’s big enough already!”

From a door to our left, Max walks into the office. He looks deliciously handsome in his navy suit and crisp white shirt. He has removed his tie, and the top button of the shirt is undone. His blonde hair is a little dishevelled, and I have the sudden urge to run my fingers through it.

“Ha ha. Just because you want a little ego stroking yourself, don’t spoil mine. You were saying, Louisa?”

I grin. “You are all amazing. Seriously, I’m impressed.” Even though I feel excited about the opportunity to work here with them, self-doubt clouds my thoughts. What if I’m not good enough? What if I mess up? I chew on my nail.

“Louisa, you alright?” Hudson asks.

“I have no experience at all. I don’t want to be a burden. I can go back to the café and work off the debt that way. You don’t have to give me this job.”

“You can do this. Pretty much all of our staff were trained from the bottom up. There isn’t anything we can’t teach you. Sarah, our overworked PA, is great. She’ll show you the ropes.”

“Maybe. Honestly though, I don’t mind finding a job someplace else. It might take me longer to pay you back though…” My words still in my mouth as I see the stony expression on Bryce’s face as he enters the room.

“That’s out of the question,” Bryce says. “You’ll work for us here, where we can keep you safe.” A look passes between them all. “Your debt has been paid. That prick has got his money.”

“You’ve paid it already?”

“Yes, I paid it the day after I brought you home. He won’t be bothering you again.”

Unexpected tears fill my eyes, but I wipe them away fiercely. “Thank you. I don’t know how I’m ever going to repay you.”

Bryce strides over to me. “Yes, you do. You will work here with us. Besides, in my book you’ve done more than repay any money loaned to you.”

“How do you work that out?” I say, peering up at him.

“By taking a chance on us,” Bryce says, stepping closer. He pushes a strand of hair behind my ear, then leans down and presses a delicate kiss against my lips, wrapping me in his arms. I can’t help but lean into his hold. He smells divine. “Besides, I wouldn’t be a very good boyfriend if I let that creep find a reason to hurt you again.”

The lift dings and I can smell the food before I see Stuart bringing it in. Bryce lets me go, but not before Stuart notices.

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