Adventures of a Bookworm: Paige Turner Series #1 by Kathleen Brooks

Author:Kathleen Brooks [Brooks, Kathleen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Laurens Publishing
Published: 2024-06-28T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 14

March 8th

So, today should be interesting at work. I’m sure Lenora has told Jack of my visit to The Red Door. Here’s hoping Jeremy didn’t tell her about my allergic reaction. But as a submissive, it’s highly likely he told her. So, here’s a second hope she doesn’t think I’m too pathetic to work with.

Paige walked into Griffin Publishing holding her breath. Confident Paige was missing in action. In her place was very nervous Paige. It didn’t help that when she reached her desk, Amanda cringed.

“I don’t know what happened over the weekend, but Mr. Griffin has been asking when you’re getting here every five minutes. He doesn’t look happy.”

As if sensing she’d arrived, Jack strode from his office. His gray eyes looked like storm clouds in his anger. “Paige, get your ass in here.”

“Yes, sir,” Paige squeaked in automatic response. She saw his eyes flare before the storm took back over.

Amanda tried to hide behind her computer as Paige took off her coat and took a deep breath. This was it. She was getting fired. Maybe she could get a job at The Red Door. They certainly would remember her.

Paige walked slowly to her execution. Her palms began to sweat as her heart raced. Inside Jack’s office there was a bouquet of red roses that seemed out of place, but Paige didn’t have time to contemplate it when Jack sat on the edge of his desk next to them. He crossed his arms and glared at her.

“Close the door,” he snapped.

Paige turned and closed the door to her escape. She was stuck here now. “You wanted to see me, sir?” Paige asked hesitantly when she closed the door. His eyes flared again but then he frowned even further.

“Several interesting things happened this morning, Miss Turner.” Oh, this couldn’t be good if he were calling her by her last name. “Timothy West called.”

Paige looked skyward and prayed for strength. She couldn’t stand that prick.

Jack’s frown twitched into a momentary smile before he frowned again. “He wants me to join you for lunch with Mimi Golden.”

“Of course, he does. I’m sorry, sir. I know you don’t have time for it. I’ll take care of it.”

“I do have time because my lunch date today with Lenora Hamilton was canceled.”

Paige’s whole body went rigid. She’d ruined the book deal just as she’d ruined her chance at losing her virginity.

“Do you know why my lunch date was canceled, Miss Turner?” Jack asked tauntingly.

Paige swallowed hard. “I might have an idea.”

Jack pushed off the desk to stand closer to her, using his size to intimidate her. “See, I didn’t have any idea. I got the message that lunch was no longer needed, attached to this.” Jack turned around and grabbed something from his desk. He handed a large envelope to her and waited for her to open it.

Paige pulled the note out from Lenora. My dearest Jack. Sorry I missed you Saturday, but I had the delightful privilege of meeting my new editor, Miss Paige Turner.

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