The Perfect Deception by Lutishia Lovely

Author:Lutishia Lovely [Lovely, Lutishia]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Published: 2014-10-11T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 28

“Glad you’re back, man. You feel all right?”

“Morning, Broderick. I’m a lot better.” Nathan joined his boss in the sitting area that anchored the large corner office. He reared back and placed his hands behind his head. “It’s a beautiful Monday morning and I’m ready to work.”

“Glad to hear that. Hope you don’t mind putting in some extra hours these first few months.”

“Had already planned on it.”

“Good, because that’ll continue for awhile, including tonight. Dinner meeting with the board.”

“No problem.”

“My assistant will forward the details and also bring over the remaining files from Cecil’s office so that you can pass those clients to the appropriate staff. I know we’re putting quite a bit on you, so feel free to hire a temp if you need to until we get through this transition period.”

“By the end of the week I’ll have a better handle on everything, and can tell you then whether or not that will be necessary.”

Broderick looked at his watch. “All right, then. Time for my ten o’clock meeting. I’ll see you tonight.”

Nathan returned to his office and closed the door behind him. He then placed a long overdue call to someone who shortly after Valentine’s Day had left a message. Being sick had made him forget to return the call. He walked to the window and eyed downtown Atlanta as he waited for the call to be answered. “Develia!” He put the call on speaker and returned to the desk to multitask. “It’s Nathan Carver.”

“Nathan! I’d given up on hearing from you.”

“My apologies. I’d meant to call earlier. It’s been a very busy year.” He gave a brief rundown on the promotion that greatly increased his schedule, and the mystery illness trying to slow him down. “I’m hoping the worst is over,” he finished. “But if it continues, I’ll definitely have to get checked out.”

“My goodness. I can’t believe all that’s happened in such a short time Here I was thinking you’ve been ignoring me, when with your hectic schedule I’m amazed you’re calling now. And thrilled. I had a fabulous time on New Year’s Eve.”

“You made all the difference that night. I don’t know when I’ve had so much fun. When I meet good people, I like to stay in touch.”

“Your timing is perfect. One of the reasons you’d crossed my mind is because a dear friend who lives in Atlanta is having her first child. I’ll be visiting in the next month or so.”

“Please let me know the dates you’ll be here. I’d love to share some of Atlanta the way you showed me your island.”

“It’s a deal. I’ll be in touch.”

The day passed quickly. Nathan barely noticed the time. Most men would feel overwhelmed at the increased workload, but for this organized multitasker it was an adrenaline rush. By six o’clock he’d perused the additional files, reassigned the clients, handled time-sensitive in-box matters, made important phone calls, and had his assistant order new office furniture and business cards. Once the order arrived, he’d move from his adequate space into the roomy office that came with the VP title.

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