Page 23 of The Billionaire's Most Unexpected Triplets

“Glad to see you’ve come to your senses.” I press the button to call the elevator and enjoy the moment that she stiffens.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

I smirk. “We both know that I proposed a mutually beneficial relationship. And you ran off like a child who didn’t get their way. And now here you are, showing up to work on your first day at Leadsom.”

Her eyes narrow. “Only because I have no other choice.”

“You’re wrong, Leah. The door is right there. You can still leave anytime you want.”

I hope she doesn’t, though. She’s invaluable, and I need her on this team. I just can’t have her knowing that.

“That won’t be happening.” She looks away.

The elevator arrives, and I gesture for her to get on. She has no choice but to obey, and once we’re both inside, we’re forced to stand closer than before.

She smells like honey and vanilla, and I have half a mind to throw her over my shoulder and find a quiet place where I can undress her.

But that won’t be happening. This is uncharted territory for me, but I’ve always preferred to keep my relationship with my staff strictly professional. As much as I would love another go with Leah, it won’t be happening.

The elevator doors open, and we enter the main floor of Leadsom Inc. Leah’s eyes widen, and I can’t help but smile with pride. The lobby alone is something to behold, with real marble floors and imported Italian sculptures.

“It’s magnificent, isn’t it?” I say, and she nods, not taking her eyes off the place.

“Most definitely.”

“I would show you around, but we both have a meeting to get to.” I check my watch and stride across the floor.

I don’t check to see that she’s following. I already know she is.

And it’s quite satisfying, having her trail after me. I could get used to it.

At the boardroom, the newly assembled team for GourmetGlobal is already seated. Everyone stops talking at the sight of me and Leah and I slip into the room.

I would prefer it if she sat next to me, but since those seats are taken, she goes to the opposite end of the room.

Standing at the head of the table, I study the team.

Confident, experienced men and women who are at the top of their game. I’ve never felt out of place, though, because I know no one here has as much passion as I do.

I look down at my notes. “Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the GourmetGlobal team.”

A few people grunt, but otherwise they’re all silent. I take it as my cue to begin.

“We have the highest of expectations for this product.” I place my hands on the table and lean forward. “First things first, we’ll be working on a relaunch. New look. New, easier-to-navigate interface. Tags that connect the users to social media so they can see what’s happening at their favorite spots. We already have some ideas in from our design team and—”

Someone clears their throat.

My gaze cuts across the room. It’s Leah.

But of course it is.

“A relaunch?” Her brow furrows.

“Yes.” I nod. “Right now, GourmetGlobal isn’t as big as we would like it to be. We’re going to want a new look, a new name, some new features.”

“A new name?” Obviously, she doesn’t like this one bit.

“Yes.” I cock an eyebrow. “Now—”

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