Page 29 of Taming the CEO

"I change tactics as needed."

"Yeah, but your tactic is usually bulldozing over your negotiation partner. And now you’re having the architect change the plans."

"Are you done?" I asked.

"And you're in a bad mood. Damn, I'm on to something."

We headed straight to her. She glanced up from the menu when we reached her table, her bright green eyes instantly dimming when she saw me.

"Hi. I’m Leo Whitley," my brother said, extending his hand. "Nice to meet you, Cami. I've heard a lot about you."

"I'm sorry, I have no idea who you are. I suppose you’re related to Maddox and Gabe?"

"Yes, I’m their brother. I'm the realtor who found the property."

Cami nodded tightly.

"Are these seats taken?" I asked, pointing to the two chairs at the table.

"No," she said. "I came here alone. I was just about to order."

"My brother and I want to have dinner here too. May we join you?"

"Actually," Leo said, "I just got a text from my assistant. I have to head back to Boston.”

Really? This late in the evening?

He winked at me.

Oh, for fuck's sake. Could he be any more obvious?

He turned to Cami. "It was nice meeting you. Now, a word of advice... or warning. Depends how you want to interpret it. My brother is very stubborn and very proud. We all share those unfortunate traits."

"Uh, right. I’m aware," she said, staring at him, dumbfounded.

"He's also extremely hard to please. He’s been riding my ass for, like, a million years to find him a house. He isn't happy with any option I bring him. And trust me, I’m giving it my best. I always go that extra mile for the family."

"Leo," I said in a warning tone.

He raised a brow at me. "What? Maybe an inside perspective from a family member is going to help." He pointed back and forth between us.

Cami glanced at me, but I didn't detect animosity, just pure confusion.

Damn, she’s cute.

"But," Leo continued as if he wasn't being completely intrusive, "he's a great guy. I can vouch for him. I think that was what Gran was trying to do when she joined him on his last visit."

"That's enough," I said.

The corners of Cami's mouth twitched. Then her mouth opened up in the most gorgeous smile. I was so caught in it for a few seconds that I forgot I was in the middle of telling my brother off.

"Thank you for your input, Leo. I'll try to keep that in mind," she said.

"Yes, please do. Some days I want to kill him, too, but then I remember I can't because he's my brother."

"Noted."

"Okay, then, my job here is done. I'll see you," he called to me. "Cami, nice to meet you," he said again before heading toward the front door.

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