Page 100 of Unwrapping Romance

“Are you joking?” His brows furrowed.

“No. Take one.” I grinned.

“What the hell happened to you?”

“Nothing, Daniel. We’re having a meeting in fifteen minutes. I want you to round up the staff on each floor and bring them up here. Do it now.”

“Okay.”

I stopped at Sierra’s desk, took a cupcake from the box, and set it down. Her brow arched as she stared at it.

“You bought cupcakes?”

“I sure did. Look how cute it is with the Santa on top of it.” I walked into my office.

“Jack Atlas, what has gotten into you?” She demanded, stepping into my office.

“Relax, sweetheart.” I turned and kissed her forehead.

“Sweetheart? What the hell?”

“What? You don’t like me calling you that?” I smirked.

“I didn’t say that. I’m just in shock.”

“Don’t be.” I placed my finger under her chin. “I’m having a staff meeting in a few minutes. Daniel is gathering everyone up from the floors.”

“Why?”

“You’ll see.”

“Everyone is up here, Jack,” Daniel said.

“Okay. Thanks, Daniel.”

I walked over to a large area where my staff was gathered. It was tight, but everyone was here.

“I have an announcement to make, and I think it will please each of you. It is the holiday season, and I want everyone’s desks decorated. Feel free to bring in anything you want: garland, a small tree, wreaths, or any holiday décor you want. I will be calling in a company to decorate the rest of the offices, and a large Christmas tree will be displayed on each floor for all of you to enjoy. We will also be having a company Christmas party that my assistant will organize. I will send a memo once we have a place and date. And you will all be getting Christmas bonuses this year.”

Everyone cheered and clapped.

“Thank you for listening. Now, everyone can return to work.”

“What is wrong with you?” Sierra gripped my arm.

“I’m embracing the holiday spirit, sweetheart.” I smiled.

“Stop calling me that, Jack,” she spat through gritted teeth. “Have you gone and lost your mind?”

“Perhaps I have. Maybe you should, too.” I winked. “Start calling places for a Christmas party. I know it’s last minute, but throw my name in, and you should be able to find a place.”

“Oh, my God. I can’t believe this!” She stomped away, and I chuckled.

She wouldn’t talk to me the rest of the day. I needed to tell her about what happened to me yesterday, but I wouldn’t tell her about her mother. Maybe it was wrong of me. She’d find out when she showed up at our home tomorrow night. I didn’t want to run the risk of her leaving.

“Every place in New York is booked, Jack.” Sierra popped her head into my office with an attitude.

“Then we’ll have it at the house.” I reached into my desk and pulled out the business card of a caterer I knew. “Call him and tell him it’s for me.”

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