Page 40 of Veil

Well, if that’s not reality slapping me in the face.“You’re being a bit harsh, but you’re right. I’m blurring the lines.”

Her face softens. “Your contract is almost up, right?”

I nod. “Two weeks. I was—”

“Hoping he’d extend it,” she finishes.

I roll my eyes. “God, I’m so stupid.”

“No, you’re not,” she says, softly.

I avert my gaze. “Maybe I should take Spencer up on his offer for coffee.”

“That’s a start.”

“Your brother is hot,” I add, biting the inside of my lip to keep from laughing.

She narrows her eyes. “He’s your boss.”

“He’s my boss's boss,” I argue.

She arches a perfect brow. “Are you saying you want to fuck my brother?”

“Heather!” I toss my balled-up napkin at her head.

Leaning back in her chair, she crosses her arms over her chest. “He asked about you.”

My eyes go wide. “What did he say?”

“He asked if you were single.” She smirks. “I told him you were very much single and that he was just your type, single, rich—” Her eyes move over my face. “—older.”

“You didn’t,” I squeak.

Her shoulders bounce with silent laughter, and she shakes her head. “I’m kidding.”

“I’m not a gold digger.”

“I know.” She smiles while picking up her sandwich. “He did ask about you, though. I told him he should ask you out.”

“I don’t know.” I bite down on the inside of my lip and avert my gaze.

Heather is the first real friend I’ve had in years. What if I go out with her brother and he turns out to be another jerk? I don’t want to ruin our friendship. Not to mention, he’s my boss and I don’t want to lose my job. Plus, now that I’m making good money and can afford to live on my own, I sent a certified check for ten thousand dollars to Victor’s office last week.

Everything is finally working out.

“You guys don’t have the same last name. Different dads?”

“We’re not blood related. His dad married my mom. After they died, Cannon raised me and put me through college.”

“Now I totally want to fuck him.” I smirk, and she snorts.

“He’s a great guy.”

He’s her brother. Of course she’s going to say that. “Then why is he still single?”

She lifts a shoulder. “Not everyone settles down in their twenties.”

“Hmm.” She’s got a point. “What if he turns out to be another Victor?”

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