Page 33 of Sky High Obsession

Sheena nodded eagerly.“Yes, but we’ve had even more exciting ideas about profiling your company since then, and like we mentioned yesterday, we have a portfolio of clients who would be perfect for your New York events.The package we’ve put together is edgy and exciting?—”

He felt Bethany tense next to him, and his neck grew hotter.Time to bring this thing to an end before she exploded.“Who spearheaded your initial research last year?”

Bethany tensed further.Again, he slipped his hand onto her thigh.She froze but didn’t move away.Zach chose to take it as a good sign, even though her face was set in a quietly furious mask.

He’d have his work cut out to win brownie points after this stunt.But he was well up to the task.His hand slid higher, the need to connect with her clawing through his gut.

She clamped her thighs shut, stalling his upward movement but also imprisoning his hand against her warm flesh.He barely managed to suppress a smile.

Sheena exchanged a glance with her partner before her gaze moved to Bethany.“Well, Bethany was tasked with digging up the pertinent information about your company, but putting the package together was a group effort.”

“If I decide to go ahead with Neon, I’d like Miss Green to take point, guided by you two, of course.But before I make a decision I’d like to hear about the sort of New York clients you intend to attract and what fresh ideas you can bring to the table entertainment wise.”

“Of course.We can do that,” Sheena replied quickly, hiding her surprise at his directive.

Zach nodded to Jeff, who picked up the remote on the table and aimed it at the screen on the far wall.It flickered to life, revealing the familiar indigo jet with the custom trim.“This is the latest IL plane.It arrived two weeks ahead of schedule so we’re planning an extra IL trip before the scheduled trips commence.”

Zach continued.“We already have a waiting list to fill the slot if needs be, but I’d like to give Neon the opportunity to stage this event.You have three days to put a package together?—”

“Three days?”Bethany snapped, her eyes firing livid blue flames in his direction.“Are you serious?”

Jeff’s eyes widened.Sheena’s mouth dropped open.Gary Wright looked downright displeased.Zach didn’t give a damn about any of them.All he cared about was the fact that Bethany was engaging with him.

“Is that a problem, Miss Green?”He raised an eyebrow, and her blue eyes flashed.She looked as if she was contemplating tackling him right there and then.

His blood thrummed faster with anticipation.Her nostrils flared as she read his reaction and the daring look he didn’t bother to hide.

Her mouth thinned into a prim line, and her eyes slid from his.“Well, normally three days is ridiculously short notice, but I’m sure we can come up with something more than suitable for your launch.”

Gary, who’d been poised to intervene, relaxed.“Shall we come up with an itinerary for the trip, or will your office provide us with one?”

“I concede Miss Green’s point that this is somewhat short notice.Neon can take care of the first two stops, and my people will arrange something else for the last two.Call it a collaboration.Also for the sake of clarity, Neon’s guests will only be on board for the first two stops.After which, they will be expected to disembark.”

Gary frowned.“I’m not sure how our clients will take an abbreviated tour, Mr.Savage.”

Zach narrowed his eyes.“It’s your job to sell it to them.Or I’m happy to pass the whole thing to my people.”

Sheena hastily shook her head, shooting her partner an evil glare.“That will not be necessary.We’ll make this work.”

“Miss Green?Do you think you can make it work too?”

Her gaze met his.Electricity zapped through him at the heaven and hell he glimpsed in her eyes.Her mouth compressed in further mutiny, and he grazed his thumb across the top of her thigh.

Her tiny jerk sent a pulse of heat and delight through him.

“Yes,” she replied huskily.“We can make it work.”

“Great.”

Her bosses breathed a sigh of relief, and everyone started to relax.

Jeff grabbed the remote again and pressed another button.“The next slides show you the full extent of the various compartments of the plane?—”

“Jeff, I’ll leave you to show the slides to Sheena and Gary.I want to speak to Miss Green in private, if you don’t mind?”He raised a cursory eyebrow at the rest of the table and rose.

Speculation quickly followed surprise on the faces of the occupants around the meeting table.

He ignored the looks and stood, staring down at Bethany’s bent head.He was prepared to drag her out if need be.As if she heard his thoughts, her head snapped up.

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