Worth the Risk by Erickson Karen

Author:Erickson, Karen [Erickson, Karen]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Published: 2012-07-09T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

“You did what?” Hunter was incredulous.

Alex didn’t react to his brother’s outburst. Didn’t even bat an eyelash. “I offered her the marketing director position.”

“Without consulting me.”

“You said she was your most valuable employee. I wanted to reward her, so I decided to make the offer.” Alex shrugged. “I thought you would be happy.”

“You didn’t ask me, Alex. It’s my department. I consult you over every little move I make.”

“I’m the CEO of the company. You have to consult me,” Alex said wryly.

Hunter wanted to smack him. He pounded the edge of his desk instead. “Whatever. You took over my department and made a major decision without my input. It’s insulting.”

“Are you insulted by my making Gracie Hayes the offer without your consent? Or are you upset you didn’t think of the idea in the first place?”

Damn it, Alex knew just how to cut him to the bone. Pressing his lips together, Hunter refused to answer.

“There’s something more here going on and neither of you are admitting it. Whatever it is, you need to put it behind you. Sounds like she’s willing to,” Alex continued.

“When you make such a generous offer, I can’t blame her. Besides, she’s the one who has the problem with me. I have no issue with Gracie.” He muttered the last sentence.

“Are you really upset with my offering her the marketing director job, Hunter? If you are, I apologize. I should’ve consulted with you first, especially if you don’t believe she’s the one for the job.”

Hunter was shocked. Looked like married life and being a father had turned Alex into a gentler version of himself. How strange. “I never said I didn’t think she could handle the job. I just prefer to know what’s going on when it comes to the department I directly supervise.”

“Of course. Perfectly understandable.” Alex nodded and stood. “I agreed to her wanting to leave but I got her to shorten the time. She’s going to be taking a three-week leave of absence after she gets back from Los Angeles. I think it’s best if you stay here and oversee the strategic planning for the new perfume project rather than go to California. Don’t you?”

Hunter couldn’t find his tongue to answer. Alex said that on purpose to see if Hunter would argue with him. He’d planned from the very beginning to attend the Worthwhile spring launch. If it meant he had to go back to California with Gracie, then even better.

He could secretly admit he’d wanted to rekindle the bit of romance they’d found there.

“I told Gracie to get back to me first thing Monday morning and let me know her decision. I can almost guarantee she’s going to say yes. I saw the sparkle in her eyes. She was practically bouncing in her seat,” Alex continued.

“Fine.”

Alex frowned. “I checked over her file. The notes in regards to her performance were all glowing. I don’t think this is going to be a mistake.”

“Oh, I don’t either. As long as she doesn’t continue to hate me, I’ll be fine.

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