Bad Idea : A Boss Employee, MM Romance by Felice Stevens

Author:Felice Stevens [Stevens, Felice]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Good Man Press
Published: 2025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

“So the new PA is working out? I did well?” Trevor handed Armi a beer and then a glass of white wine to Marianne.

“Thanks. Yeah, he’s good.”

So damn good.

Armi always enjoyed spending time with Trevor and Marianne. Trevor was the brother he’d never had, and Marianne understood his awkwardness, never pushed, and treated him with nothing but kindness. Her natural warmth had allowed him the time to accept and trust her, and she’d become as close a friend as Trevor.

“I know he came with great references and is a whiz at organization, so the fact that you were here on time means it’s working out.”

Armi made a face. “Ha-ha, very funny.”

“Well, I, for one, am glad you’re here,” Marianne said. “Those roses are absolutely stunning. I’ve never seen anything like them.”

Puffed up by her praise, Armi smiled. “And you won’t. They’re from my latest grafting experiment. If I can replicate it a few more times, I’ll give a bush to the Botanical Gardens.”

“They’ll be thrilled to have it.”

With a thump, Trevor set his beer on the table. “All right, now that we have the niceties out of the way, what the hell was that article? Why’d that guy shit on you?”

All his good feelings drained away. “I don’t know,” he mumbled. “Do we have to talk about it?”

“Sorry, but are you going to respond? That was some BS he said. You’ve been doing a great job.”

He hunched over his bottle. “Yeah, well, so you say. You’re my friend.”

“Which means what? That I’m going to lie? That’s ridiculous. I have ears, you know. I hear things. And I like what I’m hearing. I agree that going after lesser-known names can work in the team’s favor.”

Armi’s head jerked up. “How…never mind. Nothing is secret anymore, I swear. Yeah, I think it’s a great idea, but others in the organization don’t. They want to sign superstars.” He sighed. “I’m trying to work with them, but no one’s willing to listen to me. They’re more likely to agree if it comes from Russell.”

“And what does Russell do?” Marianne asked.

Puzzled, Armi met her frank gaze. “What do you mean? You know his position in the Kings.”

She shook her head, the dark waves flowing to her shoulders. “Not what I’m talking about. Does Russell back you up, or does he try and persuade you to his side?” She clasped her hands together. “You said it yourself—Russell always thought he’d be in charge of the Kings. But he’s not, and it must grate on his nerves and ego to have to take direction from you.”

Armi chewed his lip. “I-I don’t know. I lean on him a lot, but he and I don’t always agree. He doesn’t seem to mind.”

“Just make sure it’s really you in charge.”

“You sound like Hayden. He also keeps telling me to be more insistent in what I want and not have it come from Russell. Problem is, they’re used to Russell, and they trust him more. And I can’t say I blame them.

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