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PROLOGUE ~ DAULTON: CITY OF SISTERLY LOVE BOOK 4

CARTER

I’m sitting on my cell phone inside my car having second thoughts about this. “LeRond, this is completely ridiculous. I feel like I’m in an episode of the television show, Undercover Boss. I’m the president of the company for crying out loud.”

My assistant laughs. “Yes, but you want to be the CEO, Carter. For some unknown reason, your father has a hard-on for this small-potatoes company. If you want him to finally retire, and hand over the reins to you, closing this deal will go a long way toward accomplishing that.”

I sigh. “I know you’re right, but I look like an idiot in delivery man attire. I’m too big to wear this kind of outfit. I think you bought it in a size too small on purpose.”

LeRond chuckles. “I’ll never admit that. I bet you look hot though. Oh, take a picture and send it to me.”

I shake my head. “LeRond, we’ve discussed this. Stop hitting on me,” I say in jest. “You’re my assistant.”

“And, sadly, you’re not into men.”

“Well, that too, regardless, never with an assistant or anyone else who works for me. I’m not my father.”

“Thank God for that. Pull your hat down so she doesn’t recognize you. Most people know you around this city.” He mumbles, “You’re sort of hard to miss.”

“The hat is down, and my hair is covered. I also shaved my beard.” I’m rarely, if ever, seen without facial hair.

“Hmm. I don’t remember the last time I saw you clean shaven. In fact, in all these years, I don’t think I ever have.”

“I was probably entering junior high the last time I had no facial hair. Don’t worry, it’ll be back by the morning. Maybe even by dinnertime.” He laughs. I sigh. “Remind me of the plan again?”

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