and helped her up from her seat. He then guided her in the direction of the dining room with his son following behind them.
During dinner, Viktor purposely stayed away from their earlier conversation, instead he pressed Reese for more information about herself. She told them about losing her parents at a young age and staying in foster homes until she was old enough to set out on her own. It was the first time Nikolaus had heard about her upbringing, so he was glad his father had changed the subject.
“You had a tragic childhood my dear,” consoled Viktor. “No silver spoon was given to you,” he said, glancing at his son. “I’m sure those experiences from your youth made you who you are today. That and doing the things necessary to make yourself successful. You have an inner strength that shows in spite of your circumstances. That’s why I’m going to make you an offer.”
He signaled for his manservant to take a note over to Reese.
Nikolaus was bewildered by his father’s intentions and watched as the note was delivered to her on a silver tray.
Reese took the note from the tray. “What’s this?” she asked with a surprised look.
“Open it!” said Viktor
She opened it up and read its contents. Then she looked at him with her mouth open.
“What’s it say?” Nikolaus almost demanded.
“Mr. Drakos, you’re offering me a job?”
“What?” yelled Nikolaus dropping his fork onto his plate?
Ignoring his son’s outburst he replied, “Yes, Miss Summers. I’d like you to become my company’s Public Affairs Officer. Your salary will at least double from what you’re getting now. I believe you were guided to Savannah for a purpose more meaningful than doing news stories. So, I would like you to use your talents to help turn my image and the image of Drakos Shipping around.”
“I-I-I don’t know what to say?”
“You don’t have to say anything right now. Take your time and think on it. My private number is on the note when you make your decision. Now, let’s all enjoy our meal,” he said, staring into Nikolaus’ face.
CHAPTER 15
Nikolaus opened the gates to leave Drakos mansion. When he hit the main road, he let the Corvette exercise its muscle.
“I’m guessing by the way you’re driving that you weren’t expecting anything like that?” Reese said to stimulate conversation.
“No I wasn’t! This is another example of how he cuts me out of things. I never saw it coming!”
“Nikolaus, could you please slow down a little, you’re scaring me.”
The vehicle slowly returned to just above the speed limit.
“I’m sorry, but he knows how to get under my skin.”
“Why do you allow it? He can only do it if you let him. You’re usually pretty cool about most things. Or, is it you didn’t like him offering me to work for the company?”
“No, it’s not that. It’s actually a smart move on his part.”
Reese’s ears perked up. “What do you mean by a smart move ? Do you think he’s trying to play me against Doug?”
“Hell yes, I do! That’s what he does. And I also think he’s trying to keep you busy and away from me.”
“What do you think I should do about his offer? I don’t know anything about public relations.”
“Just like he said, think it over. With your researching and writing abilities and the fact you handle yourself really well, it wouldn’t take you any time to learn about the company. I just hope if you decide to take it, that it doesn’t come between us. I really like you Reese and I’m sorry that my father brings out my bad side. I’ll work on your suggestion. But would you please let me know what you decide before calling my father? You have my cell phone number.”
“Alright. I’ll do that for you.” She leaned in grabbing his arm and gave it a squeeze trying to assure him that she was still interested in him.
A short while later, they arrived back at Reese’s parked car near Bistro Bistro.
Nikolaus repeated his gesture of
During dinner, Viktor purposely stayed away from their earlier conversation, instead he pressed Reese for more information about herself. She told them about losing her parents at a young age and staying in foster homes until she was old enough to set out on her own. It was the first time Nikolaus had heard about her upbringing, so he was glad his father had changed the subject.
“You had a tragic childhood my dear,” consoled Viktor. “No silver spoon was given to you,” he said, glancing at his son. “I’m sure those experiences from your youth made you who you are today. That and doing the things necessary to make yourself successful. You have an inner strength that shows in spite of your circumstances. That’s why I’m going to make you an offer.”
He signaled for his manservant to take a note over to Reese.
Nikolaus was bewildered by his father’s intentions and watched as the note was delivered to her on a silver tray.
Reese took the note from the tray. “What’s this?” she asked with a surprised look.
“Open it!” said Viktor
She opened it up and read its contents. Then she looked at him with her mouth open.
“What’s it say?” Nikolaus almost demanded.
“Mr. Drakos, you’re offering me a job?”
“What?” yelled Nikolaus dropping his fork onto his plate?
Ignoring his son’s outburst he replied, “Yes, Miss Summers. I’d like you to become my company’s Public Affairs Officer. Your salary will at least double from what you’re getting now. I believe you were guided to Savannah for a purpose more meaningful than doing news stories. So, I would like you to use your talents to help turn my image and the image of Drakos Shipping around.”
“I-I-I don’t know what to say?”
“You don’t have to say anything right now. Take your time and think on it. My private number is on the note when you make your decision. Now, let’s all enjoy our meal,” he said, staring into Nikolaus’ face.
CHAPTER 15
Nikolaus opened the gates to leave Drakos mansion. When he hit the main road, he let the Corvette exercise its muscle.
“I’m guessing by the way you’re driving that you weren’t expecting anything like that?” Reese said to stimulate conversation.
“No I wasn’t! This is another example of how he cuts me out of things. I never saw it coming!”
“Nikolaus, could you please slow down a little, you’re scaring me.”
The vehicle slowly returned to just above the speed limit.
“I’m sorry, but he knows how to get under my skin.”
“Why do you allow it? He can only do it if you let him. You’re usually pretty cool about most things. Or, is it you didn’t like him offering me to work for the company?”
“No, it’s not that. It’s actually a smart move on his part.”
Reese’s ears perked up. “What do you mean by a smart move ? Do you think he’s trying to play me against Doug?”
“Hell yes, I do! That’s what he does. And I also think he’s trying to keep you busy and away from me.”
“What do you think I should do about his offer? I don’t know anything about public relations.”
“Just like he said, think it over. With your researching and writing abilities and the fact you handle yourself really well, it wouldn’t take you any time to learn about the company. I just hope if you decide to take it, that it doesn’t come between us. I really like you Reese and I’m sorry that my father brings out my bad side. I’ll work on your suggestion. But would you please let me know what you decide before calling my father? You have my cell phone number.”
“Alright. I’ll do that for you.” She leaned in grabbing his arm and gave it a squeeze trying to assure him that she was still interested in him.
A short while later, they arrived back at Reese’s parked car near Bistro Bistro.
Nikolaus repeated his gesture of
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