She raises an eyebrow.
“Okay, I was going to say you’re not ready.” A number of other remarks are on the tip of my tongue, but they wouldn’t earn me any points with Pippa, so I say, “Be careful, and call me if you need anything. Seriously. Anything.”
***
Minutes later, I storm directly into Sebastian’s office, even though I have a million things to do. Family comes first, so I’m on Bennett duty today.
“Did you know Pippa’s going on a date?” I ask him without further ado.
Sebastian doesn’t look up from his computer screen. “No, but good for her. It’s about time.”
“What do you mean ‘good for her’? Who is this guy?” I slump in the chair in front of his desk, propping up both feet on his desk. “Do we know anything about him?”
“Well, Logan, since Pippa’s the one who’ll date him, I don’t think we’re the ones who’re supposed to know him.”
Sebastian raises his eyebrows at my feet, but I don’t move them one inch.
“I don’t want anyone to hurt her again,” I say.
“Neither do I, but she’s a grown woman. You can’t scare off all her dates like you did in high school.”
“I didn’t scare off all of them, just those who were asses. We can ask around, there’s no harm in that.”
“Except Pippa will cut off our balls if she finds out. I don’t know about you, but I’m quite fond of my balls.”
“So, what, we do nothing?”
“Exactly.”
“Bloody brilliant,” I say.
“You’re using British slang now?”
“Seemed like the most appropriate word.”
“Logan!” His warning tone annoys me.
“Yeah, yeah, I get it. I’ll stay put.”
“To change the topic, what’s this I hear about you dating Nadine?”
I stare at him. “I told Pippa about it before I walked into your office. When did she have time to tell you?”
“Ava told me. She was very smug about it too.”
I snort. “I should’ve seen it coming.” Not wanting to talk about this with Sebastian, I switch topics. “Why don’t we schedule a budget meeting for this afternoon?”
Sebastian nods. “Excellent. I thought I was the only one working around here today.”
“Don’t be an ass.”
“I’m not. If I were, I’d grill you more on Nadine.”
“There’s no way I’m sharing any details.”
“You’re in this deep, aren’t you? I’ll enjoy watching you fall, brother.”
Chapter Eight