not.
“No, I don’t mind but you didn’t have to.”
“You will soon realize that I do a lot of things I don’t have to do simply because I want to. I’ll have Grayson drive your things over with your car.”
“How long can I keep the car?” I need to plan this out.
“How long do you want it?”
“Well I’m sure it’s costing—” He cuts me off.
“It doesn’t cost me anything. We keep a company car for visitors. For now, consider yourself a visitor until we get you settled.”
I smile. “Oh Francesca called. It’s really sweet that she’s going to help me.” He’s watching me as I talk.
“What? Why are you looking at me like that?”
“I’m remembering your naked body.”
Okay Mr. Sexy.
“And I know you don’t want to accept my help but thank you for letting me. Are you ready to go?”
“Yes I am.” I grab my handbag, and we head out the door.
I see Anna walking in our direction. “Mr. Milano.” She addresses him and completely ignores me. “I need to speak with you about the Fall order.”
“What do you need Anna?” Enzo asks. She glances at me as though this is a private discussion.
“Anna. We have somewhere to be so tell me what you need. ” His tone is very impatient .
She sighs. “The supplier for the Maca dresses is moving their distribution center. As a result, they are raising the prices thirty percent which will require us to increase our budget of course. The dresses are very popular in this location, so I think we should, but I will need your approval.”
“Are there any additional expenses?”
“No. And I was able to negotiate a discount with one of our other vendors we’ve been working with for a while so the net increase will be about twenty percent.”
“Okay, write up the purchase orders. I will come to the shop later today and sign them before I leave town tomorrow.”
“Yes sir.” She mutters.
I can tell from his demeanor that Enzo is annoyed with our friendly little Anna. We start to walk away when he suddenly stops.
“Oh and Anna?” She turns sullenly to face us.
“It would serve you well to be polite to Miss Bradshaw.”
Surprise spreads across my face while Anna’s registers dismay. She rushes back towards us, stumbling over her words.
“Sir, I was just caught up in my work. I meant no disrespect.” Her eyes beg me not to make it worse. Enzo is glaring at her now. Wow, he’s really mad. I realize I have a lot of power I could wield. But I soften. I can’t do it to the poor insecure girl. I say nothing.
“Miss Bradshaw, forgive me.” She says through gritted teeth.
I smile and rub Enzo’s arm. “I’m sure Anna didn’t mean anything by it Enzo.”
Laying it on pretty thick Ava.
Anna looks shocked . Enzo looks at me and for a moment, I think he knows my game. But he simply nods and walks away. I turn back looking at Anna, who watches us as we walk. I give her my best ‘ watch yourself’ look and turn around.
“Ava, I’m sorry. I’m very disappointed in how Anna treats you.”
“I can handle her Enzo. But, have you ever noticed Stephanie? She’s been really helpful. She selected the dress I wore last night and did a nice job upselling me on several additional pieces.”
“I’ve been hearing a lot of positive things about Stephanie in the last few weeks. I wonder if she’d be up for some more responsibility.”
“I don’t know but I was impressed with her.”
We turn into my apartment complex, and I see the Mercedes parked in front. Grayson hops out as soon as the black sports car pulls up.
“Sir. Miss Bradshaw.” Grayson is always so serious. I wonder if he ever cracks a smile.
I walk to the door and open it. Grayson and Enzo follow behind me with my luggage. I look around and start thinking about where everything will go when the movers arrive.
“ W here should we put your luggage?” Enzo asks.
I lead them down the hall to my bedroom and motion towards the closet. So far, I’m pleased with the
“No, I don’t mind but you didn’t have to.”
“You will soon realize that I do a lot of things I don’t have to do simply because I want to. I’ll have Grayson drive your things over with your car.”
“How long can I keep the car?” I need to plan this out.
“How long do you want it?”
“Well I’m sure it’s costing—” He cuts me off.
“It doesn’t cost me anything. We keep a company car for visitors. For now, consider yourself a visitor until we get you settled.”
I smile. “Oh Francesca called. It’s really sweet that she’s going to help me.” He’s watching me as I talk.
“What? Why are you looking at me like that?”
“I’m remembering your naked body.”
Okay Mr. Sexy.
“And I know you don’t want to accept my help but thank you for letting me. Are you ready to go?”
“Yes I am.” I grab my handbag, and we head out the door.
I see Anna walking in our direction. “Mr. Milano.” She addresses him and completely ignores me. “I need to speak with you about the Fall order.”
“What do you need Anna?” Enzo asks. She glances at me as though this is a private discussion.
“Anna. We have somewhere to be so tell me what you need. ” His tone is very impatient .
She sighs. “The supplier for the Maca dresses is moving their distribution center. As a result, they are raising the prices thirty percent which will require us to increase our budget of course. The dresses are very popular in this location, so I think we should, but I will need your approval.”
“Are there any additional expenses?”
“No. And I was able to negotiate a discount with one of our other vendors we’ve been working with for a while so the net increase will be about twenty percent.”
“Okay, write up the purchase orders. I will come to the shop later today and sign them before I leave town tomorrow.”
“Yes sir.” She mutters.
I can tell from his demeanor that Enzo is annoyed with our friendly little Anna. We start to walk away when he suddenly stops.
“Oh and Anna?” She turns sullenly to face us.
“It would serve you well to be polite to Miss Bradshaw.”
Surprise spreads across my face while Anna’s registers dismay. She rushes back towards us, stumbling over her words.
“Sir, I was just caught up in my work. I meant no disrespect.” Her eyes beg me not to make it worse. Enzo is glaring at her now. Wow, he’s really mad. I realize I have a lot of power I could wield. But I soften. I can’t do it to the poor insecure girl. I say nothing.
“Miss Bradshaw, forgive me.” She says through gritted teeth.
I smile and rub Enzo’s arm. “I’m sure Anna didn’t mean anything by it Enzo.”
Laying it on pretty thick Ava.
Anna looks shocked . Enzo looks at me and for a moment, I think he knows my game. But he simply nods and walks away. I turn back looking at Anna, who watches us as we walk. I give her my best ‘ watch yourself’ look and turn around.
“Ava, I’m sorry. I’m very disappointed in how Anna treats you.”
“I can handle her Enzo. But, have you ever noticed Stephanie? She’s been really helpful. She selected the dress I wore last night and did a nice job upselling me on several additional pieces.”
“I’ve been hearing a lot of positive things about Stephanie in the last few weeks. I wonder if she’d be up for some more responsibility.”
“I don’t know but I was impressed with her.”
We turn into my apartment complex, and I see the Mercedes parked in front. Grayson hops out as soon as the black sports car pulls up.
“Sir. Miss Bradshaw.” Grayson is always so serious. I wonder if he ever cracks a smile.
I walk to the door and open it. Grayson and Enzo follow behind me with my luggage. I look around and start thinking about where everything will go when the movers arrive.
“ W here should we put your luggage?” Enzo asks.
I lead them down the hall to my bedroom and motion towards the closet. So far, I’m pleased with the
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