Forbidden Desire(23)

I’m starting to believe that I have been put here for a purpose. This is a test – of my willpower and reserve and my deep-seated commitment to my own values.

I steel myself.

I can do this.

I smile. “Thank you, Chris. I take it that I’ll start tomorrow.”

“Seeing as I’m left in a lurch without a PA, I’d rather you start right now. But tomorrow will be fine.”

We both get up together, pushing back our respective chairs. He hands me back my portfolio, and I take it.

“Sully in HR,” he says.

“Right.” I take a step backwards and almost stumble. “So I’ll see you tomorrow, Chris.”

I’m never going to get used to saying that name as long as I live, I swear.

“Tomorrow then.” He regards me with that unsettling stare of his.

I scuttle out of the room before I can embarrass myself further. Oh, this is a mistake. A major mistake, taking this job.

What have I gotten myself into?