Page 49 of Unwrapping Romance

I pulled up Rose Hill Montessori and called the school.

“Rose Hill Montessori. How can I help you?”

“Hi, I was wondering if I could set up a meeting to come tour your facility for a four-year-old little girl.”

“I’m sorry, but we’re full for this year and next.”

Shit.

“The child is Ellie Atlas, who belongs to Mr. Jack Atlas of Atlas Enterprises. He heard that your school is one of the best and would like to come check it out. He told me he’s ready to make a huge donation to your school.”

“Mr. Atlas, you said?”

“Yes.”

“And with whom am I speaking to?”

“I’m his assistant, Sierra Knight.”

“Let me check our schedule. Our director, Mrs. Hadley, is available tomorrow morning at ten a.m.”

“Perfect. I’ll put it on Mr. Atlas’s schedule, and we’ll see you tomorrow.”

Getting up from my desk, I walked into Jack’s office.

“You have an appointment tomorrow morning at ten o’clock with Mrs. Hadley, the director of Rose Hill Montessori.”

“Is that so?” He cocked his head.

“Yes. And you better bring your checkbook. I may have told the woman on the phone that you were ready to make a huge donation because she informed me they were already full for this year and next.”

“Seriously, Sierra?”

“You know this city, Jack. You have to pay big to compete with the rest of the elite.”

“You’re coming with us.” He pointed at me.

“I already planned on it.” I smiled. “By the way. What are you going to do with Ellie while you’re on your trip to Hawaii?”

“Shit. I forgot about that. Cancel the trip.”

“Are you sure?” I asked.

“I don’t have a choice, do I?”

“No, actually, you don’t. I’ll cancel it now.” I began to walk to the door.

“Sierra, wait.” He reached into his wallet and pulled out his credit card.

“Take a half day today and take Ellie shopping for clothes.”

“You want me to take her shopping out there in holiday hell? Are you crazy?”

“You’re the one who insists she needs new things. So, you will be the one to take her and buy her said things.”

“I hate you.” I cocked my head, and he chuckled.

Chapter Eighteen

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