Page 18 of Don't Fall for the Billionaire
“What's that supposed to mean, young lady?” I stopped wiping the island and stared at her.
“You're always working or going out.”
“Eloise.” I cocked my head.
“It's the truth, Dad.” She climbed off the stool. “What time will Charlotte be here?”
“I don't know. Sometime this afternoon.”
“Can you call and ask her?”
“No. She'll be here when she gets here. Go upstairs, get dressed, and clean up your room before she comes.”
“Whatever.” She turned and stomped up the stairs.
Shaking my head, I grabbed my phone and called Sylvia.
“Hello, Ashton.”
“Good morning, Sylvia. I wanted to let you know that I've hired a new nanny. She'll be moving into the townhouse this afternoon.”
“That's good. Have you told Eloise?”
“Yes. And she's already spent time with her and really likes her.”
“Good. I can't wait to meet her. What is her name?”
“Charlotte Campbell.”
“Hopefully it works out for both you and Eloise.”
“I'm sure it will. Enjoy the rest of your day. I'll see you tomorrow.”
Just as I ended the call, my phone rang. It was Eloise’s best friend, Kelsey's mother, calling.
“Hello.”
“Ashton, it's Katrina.”
“Hello, Katrina. How are you?”
“I'm fine. Thank you. Would it be all right if our nanny, Madison, dropped Kelsey off at your house to play with Eloise today? My husband and I have a last-minute charity function this afternoon, and Madison has plans. She said she'd only be a few hours and then she'd pick Kelsey up.”
I didn't mind because with Kelsey here, I'd be able to get some work done.
“That's fine, Katrina. I'm home working all day.”
“Excellent. Madison will bring Kelsey by in about an hour.”
“Looking forward to it.”
I set my phone down on the island and went up to Eloise's room.
“Kelsey's mom just called and asked if Madison can drop Kelsey off for the day. I told her it was fine. She'll be here in about an hour.”
“Okay. Thanks, Dad. Hopefully, she'll still be here when Charlotte moves in so she can meet her.”
“I'm sure she will be.” I sighed.
