Your One True Love by Layla Hagen

Author:Layla Hagen [Hagen, Layla]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Romantic comedy, romance series, Billionaire Romance, romance sagas, family saga romance
Publisher: layla hagen
Published: 2017-11-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

Daniel

“This just isn’t for me,” Honor says next Wednesday afternoon as we struggle to regain our breaths. We’ve been testing indoor climbing at a hall near the office, since it’s at the top of the list of activities our customers requested. Chelsea’s tested it here herself, recommended us to do the same. “What’s the point of all this climbing if you don’t at least have some gorgeous scenery to enjoy at the end, or some fresh air?”

“I agree. Borderline claustrophobic.”

“And it stinks.”

“Yeah. But the customer—”

“Is king.” She stretches one arm, then the next, looking around at the patrons. “And this place is chock-full. Talked to the instructor earlier, said they’re fully booked almost constantly. No denying it’s popular.”

“Let’s have a drink at their juice bar before we leave.”

“If the boss buys, I won’t say no.” We walk side by side, navigating through the climbers and the instructors still on the ground. “So, what’s the plan for the gym? Are you already scouting locations?”

Perfect moment to throw her the bone, as casually as possible. “As soon as the bank clears us on more loans, I’ll get on it.”

“We’re in trouble with the bank?”

“Liquidity issues. They’re not happy with our cash ratio, but we’re still negotiating.”

She stiffens, casts her eyes to her hands. “Does anyone else on the team know?”

“I told Marcel and Justin. Colbert too. But don’t discuss it with anyone else.”

“No, of course not. Wow.”

I try to read her body language. Arms folded over her chest, drumming her fingers over her bicep. I hired Honor one year after Justin, about the same time as Marcel. I pay her a generous salary, an even more generous bonus. She has no reason to be tempted by the press.

“I guess it was a little premature to brag about being one of the most successful companies in the Bay, huh?”

Her mention of that article rubs me the wrong way on too many levels, but I do my best to school my expression. We have a quick drink at the juice bar, and then we part ways. She’s meeting a group of clients; I’m heading back to the office to sign some papers.

I’m halfway there when my phone rings, Pippa’s name appearing on the screen.

“Hey, sister.”

A chorus of very loud and very exuberant “Uncle Daniel, it’s us” assaults my eardrums. Despite everything, I grin.

“Hi, Mia. Hi, Elena. What’s up, girls?”

“Are you coming to the Halloween party?” Mia asks. Despite them being identical twins, their voices differ subtly.

“Yes, I am. I’ll be the pirate.”

“A pirate isn’t scary,” Elena says, clearly not impressed by my choice.

“Shhhh, don’t be rude,” Mia admonishes. “We need to ask him first, and he has to say yes.”

“What do you need to ask me?”

“Mom said we’re not allowed,” Elena clarifies. These girls crack me up every time. They’ve learned how the world works already. Whenever their parents say no, they turn their charm onto their aunts and uncles. Blake and I are the suckers they can always count on for their shenanigans.

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