Under by Helen Hardt

Author:Helen Hardt
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: City Life Fiction; Coming of Age Fiction; New Adult & College Romance; Romantic Erotica; Women's Literary Fiction; Contemporary Romance Fiction; Helen Hardt; #1 New York Times Bestselling Author; Steel Brothers Saga; Follow Me Darkly; Follow Me Under; Follow Me Always; Billionaire Romance; New York City; Social Media Influencers; Alpha Hero Romance; Domineering Hero Romance; Kansas; Blue Collar Billionaire Hero; Alpha Hero Billionaire; Millionaire Books; Legacy by Helen Hardt; Decent by Helen Hardt; Kinky Romance; BDSM Romance; Tortured Hero Romance; Sexy Romance; Steel Brothers Series
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Published: 2022-08-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Four

A bustling office greets us.

Men and women run back and forth from computers to printers to phones.

Yes, this is my home away from home…but the front part of it functions as an office if need be.

“Mr. Black, welcome.” Anthony Fogg, my executive assistant in New York, strides toward us. “We have the meeting set for an hour from now. Everything’s ready in the conference room.”

Skye’s eyes are wide, as if she just walked into an alternate reality—which, in a way, I suppose she did.

I’m probably the only businessman in Manhattan who uses the front of his penthouse as an actual office. I made the decision when Black, Inc. went international. With the time differences, I often need to be available at odd hours, and it’s easier for me to take a few steps than it is to head into the actual office in the middle of the night. The office in my home—complete with employees, but only when the office is being used—lends an air of sophistication when I’m doing virtual business. So much of negotiation is an illusion—how the other party sees you across the internet. I make sure parties see me in professional surroundings, not sitting in my pajamas in a makeshift home office.

“I’ll be with you in a few minutes,” I say to Anthony, and then I turn to Skye. “Follow me, Skye.”

I lead her through the front area to a door in the back. I slide a card through another reader, and we enter as I shut the door behind us.

The office sounds disappear instantly.

This part of the penthouse is soundproof. This is where I live when I’m in Manhattan.

My living room is decorated scantily with only two wingback chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table. I will eventually add more, but it hasn’t been a priority. To the left is a kitchen, much smaller than my kitchen in Boston.

“I know you must be tired,” I say to Skye. “I’ll help you get settled in the bedroom, and then I have work to do.”

She nods, her eyes heavy-lidded. She’s exhausted.

So am I, but sleep isn’t on my schedule tonight.

I lead her down a hallway and open the door. She drops her mouth open. New York at night greets us, and it is splendid. I do love floor-to-ceiling windows. I allow myself a second—but only a second—to gape at the beauty.

“Everything you need will be in the bathroom. Help yourself. If you’re hungry or thirsty, the kitchen is stocked.”

“But what about you?” she asks. “It’s the middle of the night. You must be tired, too.”

“Adrenaline,” I say. “This is an important deal. I’ll be fine.”

She nods.

I kiss her forehead. “Get some sleep.” Then I turn and walk out of the bedroom.

I hastily call Anthony.

“Yes?” he says.

“Is my suit ready?”

“Yes. In your office. Will you need my assistance?”

“No thank you. I’ll take care of it.” I slide my card through, and a second later, I’m back in the office portion of the penthouse. I head to my personal office space.

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