A Reunion of Rivals by Reese Ryan

Author:Reese Ryan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-04-14T18:51:58+00:00

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Max was searching the file cabinet beside his desk for a document he needed when his cell phone rang.

Quinn.

He sighed, letting the call roll over to voice mail.

The three voice mails she’d left in the previous days made it clear she was beyond pissed.

Max wasn’t exactly avoiding Quinn. He just didn’t have anything new to report. Or rather, he didn’t have anything he was ready to report to her since their last conversation. And since he’d been considering campaigns that went in a completely different direction from her idea, he needed to have everything in order before they spoke again.

It was after 5:00 p.m. on a Monday and it was turning out to be another long week.

There was a light tap on his closed office door.

“Come in, Molly,” he called without looking up from the file cabinet.

The heavenly floral and citrus scent that wafted into his office indicated it wasn’t Molly who’d entered.

Max turned around to see Quinn standing by his desk with one hand propped on a cocked hip and one eyebrow raised.

“Hello, Max.” She folded her arms. “I realize that you’re busy, but we need to talk.”

“Hey, Quinn.” Max cleared his throat and smoothed down his tie. “We do. I realize that. But now isn’t the best time.”

“Now is never the right time with you, Max.” Quinn inched closer. “It’s been over a week since we’ve had any traction on this project. Our first event is coming up soon, and there’s a lot we still need to work out.”

“Your concerns are valid, Quinn, and I promise to address them. But right now just isn’t the best time.”

“Look, Max, blowing me off in our personal lives, that’s your prerogative. I accepted it and moved on. Blowing me off on this project is reckless and unprofessional.” Her words came flying at him with increased speed and indignation. “This isn’t about what happened between us. Or you being mad that Cole and I are friends. Our family legacies are at stake here, and I—”

“Good evening, Quinn.” Zora stood up from the little table where she’d been sitting, blocked from Quinn’s view.

“Oh, my God.” Quinn’s eyes widened. She pressed her fingertips to her mouth. “I didn’t realize you two were in a meeting. I would never have... I’m sorry.” She returned her attention to him. “Max, we can continue this discussion some other time.”

“No, stay.” Zora’s tone was warm and understanding. She placed a gentle hand on Quinn’s shoulder. “We were just chatting. Nothing urgent. It sounds like the two of you need to talk. It’s been a long day, and I’m ready to head home. Good night, Quinn. Good night, Max.”

Zora gave Max a knowing glance, one that urged him to talk to Quinn. Something she’d been vocal about the past few days.

Don’t shut her out, Max. Just tell her the truth. She’ll understand.

Max clenched his hands in his lap as the door closed behind his sister.

There was a moment of heavy, awkward silence between them. Clearly, Quinn still hadn’t recovered from the embarrassment of Zora having heard her entire rant.

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