Page 36 of In Bed with the Ice Queen

Her father still pressured her in many ways, but Sloane had opened her eyes enough to realize she did an incredible job and he was wrong to doubt her.

He had been pretty unfazed by her coming out. Her family had been much less shocked than she had imagined as if they already suspected.

“Hey, Helena,” Sloane said, her eyes sparkling. “I brought the revised contract for the new marketing team.”

“Great! Come sit down,” Helena replied, her voice bright with enthusiasm.

Sloane took a seat across from Helena, placing the documents on the desk. “I think these are going to help the team understand their roles better.”

Helena glanced at the paperwork. “This looks perfect. You always manage to keep everything so clear and organized.”

Sloane smiled. “I’ve learned from the best,” she said playfully, leaning forward. “You’re doing an amazing job with the transition.”

“Thank you. It’s made a huge difference having you involved. The new team members really feel supported with you on our side,” Helena replied, her eyes warm with appreciation.

It felt easy to talk to Sloane, as if they had known each other for years. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. It was Mark.

“Sorry to interrupt,” he said, stepping in. “I wanted to share some exciting news. The launch of our new campaign exceeded all expectations! We’ve gained more clients than we ever imagined.”

“That’s fantastic!” Helena exclaimed, her heart swelling with pride. “Tell me everything.”

Mark chuckled. “Our engagement on social media has gone up by fifty percent, and people are actually talking about us. It feels like we’re really making our mark.”

Sloane leaned back in her chair, enjoying the enthusiasm. “That’s great work, Mark. The whole team deserves a round of applause.”

Mark nodded, a big smile on his face. “I’ll make sure they know you’re proud of them, Helena. They’ve worked hard to adjust to the changes, and having Sloane on your side has made everything smoother.”

Helena threw a glance at Sloane, nodding in agreement. “It really has. I think the employees appreciate that someone is watching their back and advocating for them.”

“Absolutely,” Sloane said. “When they see a lawyer who's invested in their success, it makes a big difference.”

Mark beamed. “I’ll let the team know. They’re going to love to hear this!”

As Mark left the office, Helena turned to Sloane, feeling even more excited about their partnership. “We really did it, didn’t we?”

“We did,” Sloane replied softly. “You trusted me, and I wanted to prove that I was worth it.”

Helena leaned in closer. “You didn’t just prove that, Sloane. You’re an essential part of this team.”

Sloane smiled, her cheeks slightly pink. “I love being here, working with you, all of it.”

Just then, the phone on Helena’s desk rang, breaking the moment. “Excuse me,” she said, answering it. “Wolfe Enterprises, Helena speaking.”

As Helena listened, she nodded and quickly took notes. “Yes, I understand. I’ll follow up with you by the end of the day. Thank you.” She hung up and turned back to Sloane. “That was a client wanting updates on the new contract. We need to put a plan together.”

“Let’s do it,” Sloane replied, ready for action. “I’ll help draft a response to make sure they have all their questions answered.”

Helena’s eyes sparkled with gratitude. “I really appreciate everything you do. I couldn’t have gotten through this without your support.”

Sloane leaned over the desk, her voice low. “You’d have done great without me, but I’m glad I got to be part of it.”

The two women started discussing the details, their easy banter flowing between business and laughter. Time flew as they collaborated, and before they knew it, the sun had begun to set, casting a golden hue over the office.

“I can’t believe how late it is,” Helena said, glancing at the clock. “Where did the time go?”

“Must be all that chemistry between us,” Sloane joked, her eyes dancing with mischief.

Helena laughed heartily. “Maybe we should take a break and celebrate tonight.”

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