Wife to the Boss (Managing the Bosses Series, #6) by Lexy Timms Page B

to face them as he slid his hands into his pockets.
    “What's the likelihood of the other owners selling their shares to one company with the understanding that it would screw you?” Mark crossed his arms over his chest. “That honestly doesn't seem like a possibility at all.”
    “You'd think it wasn't, but I'm telling you, shit like this happens all the time.” Alex held the door as it opened, and Jamie couldn't help but reach out and touch the side of his face before moving by him.
    “It's going to be okay, baby. Don't get too stressed today.” She leaned in and kissed him softly.
    “I know. I'm working on it, but it's a big deal. I've worked my whole adult life to build this place into what it is.” He moved out of the elevator and winked at her. “Go get the conference room set up. Have Mark help you. I'm going to work with Justin on keeping the agenda and making sure we don't get off schedule today.”
    “Alright. I love you.” She walked down the hall and called out to Mark. “We're in charge of making sure—”
    “I heard him. Let me grab another cup of coffee and I'll meet you there.” The sound of Mark's voice left her with no other conclusion than the fact that he really wasn't happy. She could understand it perfectly. If Mark was anything like Alex, then he had an entrepreneurial spirit that wouldn't rest until he birthed something great in the business realm. Alex would have been depressed to do the mundane job that his brother was given to do most days of the week, too.
    It was almost eerie how much they were alike, and yet they thought they were so different from one another.
    Jamie checked her messages quickly and made some notes before walking back up to talk with Justin for a minute. Alex wasn't anywhere to be seen, and his office door was shut, so she had to assume he was preparing for his long day of talking to the top shareholders, and then presenting to the group at large later that afternoon.
    “Here's a list of people we need to call to confirm their lunch order. I had a few messages this morning, and there were some concerns on dietary restrictions and such.” She put the paper down in front of him. “And good morning. Sorry. I swear when Alex gets in business-mode, we all do.”
    “It's all good.” He glanced down at his watch. “I'm a little surprised to see you here so early. Is it because of the meetings today?”
    “Pretty much. I haven't been able to sleep past six the last few days.” She shrugged.
    “My sister starting waking up really early, like five every morning when she was pregnant with her kids. Might be your hormones or something.” He stood up and twisted, popping his back.
    “Really? That's horrible. I don't want to start getting up early. Sleep is heavenly. It's almost better than—” She stopped before she blurted out that sex was at the top of her list to Alex's new male secretary.
    “Than chocolate?” He saved her, but the smirk on his face said he knew he'd done so.
    “Yep. Chocolate.” She turned on her heel and walked away to the sound of him laughing softly. He was a good guy, and would be great for the firm. Now they just had to make sure that he stayed with them and didn't get the bright idea to move back home or take a position somewhere else.
    Jamie stopped by Paul's office and let out a short sigh. He'd been gone for a few weeks, and already the office felt different. Something about his excitement to be there and his respect for Alex make her like him all the more as a person. Gina was gone, Kristen, and now Paul.
    “And soon Mark will be gone.” She tried to hide her depressing thoughts, but obviously didn't do a good job of it.
    “What's on your mind?” Mark's voice caught her off guard.
    “Just being depressing. This is what happens when I get up too early. The positive, happy side of my personality is still asleep at home.” She shrugged and moved around the room, placing an agenda in front of each seat.
    “Okay, so what are