Total pages in book: 168
Estimated words: 160782 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 804(@200wpm)___ 643(@250wpm)___ 536(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 160782 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 804(@200wpm)___ 643(@250wpm)___ 536(@300wpm)
“Hey,” he answers.
“Hi, can you come up here please?” I ask.
“Sure, what’s up?”
“I’m not sure,” I answer as I sit back in my seat in concentration.
“See you in a minute,” he sighs.
Ben and the security team have an office on the second floor. They moonlight as computer techs as a cover because the seven of them can’t be in our office with us. It’s just too small. We ensure Joshua has one guard with him at all times. Ben has come in early with me this morning to go over the security of the building. My phone beeps with a text and I pick it up and read it, Nicholas Anastas.
I hear you are in Sydney. I want to see you tonight.
Not now, asshole. I click off the message in annoyance. I press play again. They seem to go into a room, and I screw up my face in question. What the hell is this?
Ben walks in. “Hi. What’s up?”
I sit back on my chair as I flick my pen around in annoyance. “Not sure. I think Stanton fucked up.”
He crosses his arms in front of him as he rolls his eyes. “Play it,” he snaps.
We watch the two sets of legs start to go upstairs. Ben leans in and turns up the volume so we can hear the sound.
“So, what did you say your name is?’ Joshua’s distinct voice is heard.
“What do you want it to be?” she replies, and I look at Ben deadpan and he smiles stupidly.
“Original,” I say flatly.
As clear as day, we hear Joshua reply. “My bedroom is this way… Natasha.”
Our eyes widen in shock. “Holy shit, who is this slut and how did she get past security with a fucking camera?” I stammer as I run my hand over my face in horror.
Ben changes his stance nervously as he crosses his arms. “I don’t know, let me find out.”
“She is threatening to send this shit to Natasha. Do you have any idea how postal Stanton is going to go when he sees this? He can kiss Natasha goodbye. Why would he even mention her name?” I can’t believe this.
Ben shakes his head. “I don’t know. Let me look into it today and we will tell him tomorrow. Contact her and see what she wants. Try and buy us some time.”
“Christ,” I snap, “I don’t have time for this shit. What exactly do your moronic security team actually do? I expect you to check every female that comes into contact with him for cameras. It’s common sense.”
He swallows nervously. “Hmm, you would think.” With that he walks out of the room.
I blow out a breath to try and calm myself. This is a disaster.
Joshua is going to hit the roof.
My phone beeps a message and I angrily snap it from the desk to check it. Nicholas Anastas.
You either ring me or I will be at your office at 1 pm.
Don’t push me.
I frown at the screen. Don’t push me…don’t push me, cock head. I text back angrily.
What do you want?
He texts back immediately.
I want to know what happened between us.
I roll my eyes.
Nothing.
Stop looking for something that wasn’t there.
He texts back.
That’s bullshit and you know it.
See you at 1 pm.
I puff air into my cheeks in frustration.
Joshua walks into the office and smiles as he puts his briefcase on his desk. Then he stands still and puts his hands on his hips as his eyes scan the room. “This office fucking sucks,” he says dryly.
I glare at him in annoyance. “Shut up. I’m not in the mood,” I snap.
His eyes flick to me and he smirks. “What’s up your ass?” “Nothing,” I snap
He laughs. “Maybe, that’s the problem.” He picks up a pen and throws it at me.
I narrow my eyes at him.
Knock, knock. We both turn to the door and see two men in suits and a very attractive woman.
“Hello. We have just come to welcome you. I’m Paul and this is Alex and Tatiana.”
We both stand and shake hands with them and smile cordially. “Tatiana and Alex here will be in the office next to yours and will help you in any way they can.” Paul says, “Hopefully this reprogramming will run as smoothly as possible.”
Joshua frowns at the woman and she smiles broadly at him. “Oh my god,” Tatiana puts her hand on her chest. “It’s you,” she purrs.
He frowns again. “Have we met before?” he asks.
She laughs and nods. “Yes, we met at a wedding last year.
We were seated next to each other. Remember?”
He smiles and nods. “That’s right, I do. Yes, of course.”
My eyes flick between them as she blushes. Oh God, give me a break.
“We will be in the office next door if you need anything.” Alex smiles and they leave the room.
Joshua turns and smirks and raises his eyebrows. “Interesting morning, huh.” He smiles.