After the Dawn

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attracted to her, he said, “You can help me look over the orders.”
    She stood and went to the file cabinet. “Granddad was old-fashioned. As you see, no computer for him.” She pulled out two stuffed folders. “I’ve been through his files. He kept records of all sales.” She handed him a folder.
    â€œThis might take a while.”
    â€œThen we better get started.” Samantha pulled up a chair to the front of the desk, took a seat, and opened the folder.
    â€œWhat are you doing?”
    â€œGoing over the records.” She never paused.
    â€œYou’re not that obtuse.”
    Finally she lifted her head and gave him her attention. “You’ll be doing the lion’s share of work, so you should have the desk and comfortable chair.”
    He grunted. So she didn’t use her femininity as most of the women he knew did. “Take the chair. I’ll go check with maintenance to see if there is another desk and chair.”
    â€œDillon.”
    He swung back around, caught by the sound of his name on her lips and something else. “Yes?”
    She bit her lower lip. “I haven’t told anyone we’re partners.”
    He’d thought as much. “Do you plan to?”
    â€œI sort of told Uncle Evan that I might not.”
    â€œI didn’t.” He opened the door to leave, then swung back around. She’d probably feel bad for Evan, and he’d probably make her life at work and the mansion even more uncomfortable. “So they think Evan is in charge?”
    â€œYes,” she said, then rushed on, “It’s not an excuse, but you weren’t here and I needed his help.”
    â€œAnd he’s taken full advantage.” Dillon put his hands on his hips. “No one is going to take orders from me if they don’t know I’m a full partner. I’m not going through Evan every time I need something.”
    She rose from her chair. “I’ve been thinking. Maybe if there is an announcement that we’re consultants and that our orders are to be carried out without question, that might work.”
    â€œThe order would have to come through Evan.”
    â€œI realize that.” She gestured toward the PA system in the corner. “Uncle Evan could make the announcement now.”
    â€œHe’d chew off his arm first.” Dillon’s arms came to his sides.
    â€œThe way I see it, he has no choice,” she said with a bite in her voice.
    Dillon’s brow lifted. “There might be hope for you yet.” Grinning, he opened the office door. “Let’s go make your uncle’s day.”
    *   *   *
    Samantha didn’t like the grin on Dillon’s face. There was entirely too much glee in those haunting black eyes of his. She just hoped her uncle didn’t provoke Dillon. She stopped in front of her uncle’s door and knocked. “Uncle Evan.”
    There was no answer. She knocked again. “Maybe he’s in the plant.”
    â€œNot likely,” Dillon said, stepping around her. He opened the door.
    Samantha entered behind him, closing the door after her. Evan snatched down the newspaper he’d been reading and came to his feet. “How dare you come in here without permission!”
    â€œI dare because I’m half owner,” Dillon shot back. “If I were you, I’d be more worried about maintaining my job. You don’t get a free ride.”
    â€œMy father’s will said I’m to have a job at my full salary,” Evan said, regaining some of his calm.
    â€œBut it didn’t say you couldn’t be fired for nonproductivity or insubordination. Of course, you can fight your firing, but then your check would be frozen.” Dillon smiled coldly. “Either way, you lose.”
    Samantha’s gaze snapped between the two men. Dillon had deliberately provoked her uncle, but her uncle had been rude not to answer the door. It was

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