Vindicated by Sharon C. Cooper

Author:Sharon C. Cooper
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romantic suspense, contemporary, cop, bodyguard, police officer, stuntwoman, security specialist
Publisher: Amaris Publishing LLC

Chapter Sixteen

Dakota stood outside the door of Bradford’s Talent Agency, her father’s office, debating on whether to go in. After Hamilton dropped her off at the hotel the night before, she had called her dad, hoping he’d mention the incident from the other day. He hadn’t, only making her more concerned about his well-being.

They might not get along, but they were the only family each of them had, and it was time they worked on rebuilding their relationship.

Pushing open the thick wooden door to the office, Dakota stepped in and the first person she saw was Wesley’s long-time secretary. “Hey, stranger,” Dakota greeted.

Lynn beamed. “Oh, my goodness.” The grandmotherly woman with her gray hair in a tight bun at the back of her head, and stylishly dressed strutted around the desk. She pulled Dakota into a loving hug. “Where have you been? I haven’t seen you in months.”

“Oh, I’ve been around. I’ve missed you,” Dakota said, returning the woman’s hug.

“Are you still spending most of your time on the west coast? Your dad mentioned you had a few assignments out there.”

“Nope, I’ve been here for over a month. Just busy with a new project.” They caught up for a few minutes with Lynn filling Dakota in on the staff changes and the number of new clients Wesley had acquired. He went through more staff members than most people went through toothbrushes. Though he paid well, he wasn’t the easiest person to work for.

“Did Wes know you were coming?” Lynn reclaimed her seat behind the desk.

“No, it’s a surprise. I figured I’d swing by on my way to work and invite him to dinner later.” Dakota glanced at the numerous photos of her father’s clients. Mixed in among the familiar were several new faces.

“That’s lovely, dear. He’s been working so much. It would be good for him to do something fun. I know how much he misses you.”

She missed him too, but no matter how they tried, they just didn’t get along, especially lately. That’s why she kept her distance, only talking to and seeing him on occasion. Hopefully, they could change that negative dynamic.

“He’s meeting with someone right now but let me call him. He’ll probably be glad for the interrup—”

“Wes, you owe me!” A woman’s voice carried to the outer office. Dakota could only hear every couple of words, but whatever they were discussing was getting more heated.

“Who’s in there?” she asked Lynn.

“Zondra Monroe.”

Dakota rolled her eyes. Her nemesis. They’d started in the business around the same time and were often up for the same roles early on. That was when Wesley was Dakota’s agent, making her the victor each time.

The door swung open and Zondra stormed out, her long hair whipping around her face.

“And don’t come back until you get some talent!” Wesley yelled.

“Screw you! I can do better than you anyway!” Zondra screamed back and stumbled when she saw Dakota. Grabbing hold of the wall, she righted herself and acted as if nothing happened.

“Hello, Zondra.” Dakota struggled to keep a straight face.

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