True North (The North Brothers Book 3) by JB Salsbury

Author:JB Salsbury [Salsbury, JB]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-08-07T18:30:00+00:00

Hudson

Standing on top of The Mark overlooking Central Park, with the Upper West Side in the distance, has me missing the vacant desertscape of Sedona. New York is loud and busy, which usually makes it easy to go day to day without having to slow down and be alone with my thoughts. The city no longer seems to have the same effect. If only I could fall back into the chaotic fold and leave all thoughts of peace, quiet, and Lillian behind.

I accepted the invitation to tonight’s party because I knew August would be here. I got him alone long enough to plead Lillian’s case and argue for her rehire from every angle I could. But the more I pushed, the more he resisted. He called her presence a cancer. Said she crippled Hayes’ department, and now she’s working on me. As if Lillian is the problem rather than August’s own narcissism and unquenching desire for power?

Even now, watching August surrounded by other rich, powerful men as they all stroke their own egos in a theoretical circle-jerk, I wonder how the hell I got here. Was this the life I always wanted? Lillian asked me in Sedona what I would do if I didn’t work for North Industries, and I couldn’t think of a single thing. Not one fucking thing. At what point did I give my whole life up for a man who has never looked at me as more than an extension of himself? The answer is easy. My life was never mine to begin with.

“Hey, stranger.”

I turn to see Hillary, a beautiful blonde who’s made a living servicing this type of crowd, saunter up to the railing beside me. Her dark eyes shine with genuine happiness to see me.

“Hey, you.” I grin and welcome her kiss on my cheek. “You look amazing, as always.”

Hillary is tall with long legs, round hips, and a big smile. She’s worked with Hayes a few times, but I mostly see her at these gatherings with Dr. Marvin Louis, the owner of the biggest cosmetic surgery office in New York.

“Thank you.” She leans in a little closer. “But I’d give anything to be in my sweats and a pair of flip-flops right now.”

At least I’m not the only one wishing I was someplace else.

“When I saw you from a distance, I thought you were Hayes.”

I sigh internally. “What gave me away?”

She smirks. “No scowl.”

“Ah… yes.” I chuckle. “I guess that would give me away.”

“God, these things are so boring.” She faces the park, and I join her. She rocks into my side. “At least I’m paid to be here. What’s your excuse?”

With my eyes on the distant city lights, I confess. “I suppose I’m paid to be here as well.” When was the last time I did something because I wanted to rather than because I felt obligated?

“So listening to other men brag about their conquests and successes doesn’t give you a boner like it does the rest of them?”

I bark out a laugh.

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