Page 109 of Relentless

Galactic Games was a powerhouse in the video game industry and rumors were flying around the market about the company launching a new game soon. His eyebrows rose at the estimated value of the game. Piper would have her hands full when her uncle passed away.

Movement in the bedroom doorway drew Liam’s attention. He smiled. “Good morning, Sunshine. Sleep well?”

She nodded, the damp strands of her hair clinging to her shirt. “Turns out all I need to fall asleep is knowing you’re close.”

Satisfaction filled him. “You ready for breakfast?”

“Actually, I am. How about a breakfast date?”

“Have a place in mind?”

“A diner on Main Street. They serve the best eggs I’ve ever eaten.”

“Sold.” Liam grabbed his gear and slung it over one shoulder.

“Are we relocating to a hotel?”

He shook his head. “I don’t trust anyone in this house. It’s safer to store my gear inside the SUV.”

After breakfast, he drove Piper to Galactic Games for a meeting with her uncle. He’d called during their meal to schedule the appointment.

As soon as they walked through the front doors, Liam knew the employees were aware of who their new boss would be. The deference Piper was shown made her uncomfortable.

“Ms. Reece.” The receptionist beamed at her. “Welcome back to Hartman and Galactic Games. How may I help you?”

“I have an appointment with my uncle. Tell him I’m here, please.”

“Yes, ma’am.” She activated her headset and made the call. After speaking quietly to the person on the other end of the line for a moment, the woman ended the call. “Mr. Romano is on a long-distance phone call. He’ll be available in about fifteen minutes. Would you like coffee or tea while you wait?”

Footsteps drew near as the receptionist asked her last question. “I’ll take them to the executive floor,” a woman said.

Liam turned to face Brandy. The woman’s earlier hostility seemed to have disappeared. In its place was a stoic resolve. Interesting. Did she plan to make nice in order to keep her job?

Brandy motioned for them to follow her and walked toward the elevator.

“Your choice,” Liam murmured to Piper.

She squared her shoulders and trailed the other woman.

All right, then. Looked like Piper was going to take on the other woman. They rode to the third floor in silence.

Brandy led them to her office. “Have a seat. Would you like coffee or tea?”

“Water for me,” Piper said.

“Coffee for you, Liam?” Brandy asked.

“Thanks.”

“Cream, sugar?”

“Black.”

She nodded. “I’ll be right back. Make yourselves comfortable.”

He stared at the door she’d closed behind herself.

“Brandy is up to something.”

Liam turned to Piper. “Oh, yeah. But what?” Was she protecting her job or was something more at stake?

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