The Promotion (Contemporary Reverse Harem 3)

Anson shook his head. “Guess that’s why lawyers get paid the big bucks.”

For all the sacrifices Cato seemed to make, I wasn’t sure any amount of big bucks would be worth it. But he’d figure it out. He was a smart guy.

“Awesome place you have here, Brade,” I said, looking around. It made me want to re-think my own apartment. Not that I could afford a brownstone, but I loved the traditional touches like the picture rail and coffered ceiling. And the walls were covered in awesome modern and abstract art, which was the perfect contrast.

Brade looked around. “Thanks, Von. Yeah, this is my sanctuary. Sometimes I never want to leave.”

“Do fans ever bother you here?” I asked. Probably a douche thing to ask, but if Maizy was going to hang out here, I wanted to know she’d be safe.

Brade nodded. “I’ve had the occasional fan show up at my door. But I’ve got pretty tight security. You probably didn’t notice the cameras when you came in. And there’s a security guy in the basement office at all times. Well, at least when I’m in town.”

I shook my head. “I should have known you’d have it covered. Dumb question. Sorry, man.”

“No, I’m glad you asked. You have a right to,” Brade said.

Someone’s cell phone clattered on the marble counter, and Maizy reached for hers.

“Oh, good news. Cato will be here shortly,” she said with a huge smile.

Brade poured me another finger of scotch. “So, shall we head up to the game room? It’s my favorite place to hang.”

“I can vouch for that,” Anson said. “It’s amazing and has great views.”

We headed up the stairs and as soon as we settled in, the doorbell rang.

Brade excused himself.

Anson turned to Maizy. “So, how was your day? My evil sister-in-law give you any crap?”

“Wait,” I said, looking between the two of them. “You work for Anson’s sister-in-law?”

She gave an exaggerated sigh. “Yes. Unfortunately. But I have to say, I’d rather work for her than have her as a member of my family like Anson does. At least I can escape if I need to.”

Anson gave a grim smile. “True. I’m stuck with her. Unless she and my brother split, that is. Which won’t happen. They’re perfect for each other. He lets her lead him around by the nose. They’re in it for the long haul.”

“Sounds like fun at family gatherings,” I said.

He rolled his eyes. “Dude, you don’t know the half of it.”

Heavy footsteps on the stairs got closer.

Maizy jumped off the sofa. “Hey!” she squealed, running to kiss Cato as he rounded the corner into the room.

I had to say, her unselfconscious affection for all us guys added to the spell she cast over me. She was just so damn guileless.

“Hey, Von,” Cato called to me from the doorway after he’d been greeted by Maizy and introduced to Anson. “Looks like we’re all here,” he said, taking in the scene.

“I guess things get real interesting right about now,” I said.

Chapter 24

Maizy

There I was, surrounded by four gorgeous, wonderful, smart men, who for some reason that escaped me, seemed to like me right back.

The chances of my being with one of them by the end of the month, in time for my review and even possibly a promotion, were looking okay.

All complications aside. And there were plenty of complications. Thinking about them broke my heart a little bit.