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When Cassidy nudged her hand closer, I finally took it. As she helped me to my feet, I gave her what I hoped was an apologetic smile. "Sorry," I whispered. "I guess I blew it, huh?"
I surehopedI blew it.
Thatwasthe plan, after all.
Cassidy turned and gave Jax a questioning look. As she did, I snuck a quick glance at Jaden. Or rather, it wassupposedto be a quick glance. But his gaze locked on mine, and suddenly, I couldn’t make myself look away.
His eyes were dark and dangerous and filled with something new – something I couldn't quite decipher. With a slow shake of his head, he asked, "Who the hell are you, anyway?"
But it was his brother who replied. "She's Allie Brewster." His voice hardened. "Your new assistant."
I blinked.Huh?
Jaden's assistant?
Not Jax's?
With a muttered curse, Jaden glared at his brother. "You're joking, right?"
In reply, Jax looked to me and said two terrifying words. "Welcome aboard."
Chapter 14
After delivering this job-related bombshell, Jax turned and stalked back into his office.
Beyond confused, I scrambled after him, with Jaden and Cassidy close on my heels.
Cassidy called out, "Wait, I thought she'd be working foryou."
Jaden said, "Yeah, what the hell?"
Jax stopped and slowly turned around. He gave his brother a serious look. "I already have an assistant."
Cassidy spoke up. "You do?"
"Yes," Jax replied. "I do." He flicked his head toward his brother. "Morgan washisassistant, not mine."
I looked from brother to brother.
Oh, crap.
This was no joke.
And now, I didn't know what to do.
Desperately, I'd wanted Cassidy to get the job. But there was no way I'd ever want her working for such an insufferable jackass.
She'd be miserable. I just knew it.
Again, I asked myself that terrible question.What now?
Jaden was still glaring at his brother, "So we'll switch, not a big deal."
At this, I perked up.Yes. A switch.For once, I totally agreed with the jackass. It would be the perfect solution.
But Jax wasn't buying it. "Wecan'tswitch," he replied. "You know it. And I know it."
Cassidy broke in, "Wait, why can't you switch?"
