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Authors: Elle Chardou
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“I truly believe you are going to be happy at uConnect. That is the point, you know. We value the contentment of our employees and we do everything in our power to make sure their needs are met.”
He paused and buttered a slice of soft bread. “For instance, many of our employees prefer to stay fit. There is a gym on site and it is available twenty-four hours per day. There are security cameras attached so you should never feel unsafe.
“I desperately want to convince you the right decision has been made. I’m not big on charity but you impressed the hell out of Jake and Dennis. They both participate in Habitat for Humanity and the local chapter of HFFIN—Homes for Families in Need—so if you ever feel those heartstrings pull at you, I can get you in touch on a future project with either organization and you are free to participate.”
“If you don’t mind me asking, why are you doing this for me?”
“Well, to be honest, I can see how much you are into my brother and I want you to feel self-assured in yourself to think a relationship between you two could be possible. He does have a reputation for being a ‘ladies’ man’ but it isn’t like that. He’s just picky and I can see he likes you just as much as you like him,” Liam explained in a sincere tone.
I picked up a sliver of cheese and bit delicately. “So, basically, you have no ulterior motives other than setting me up with your brother? What if I don’t like him the way you think I do?”
“Well, your emotions are pretty transparent. I understand your complicated relationship with Drew but it isn’t going to destroy their friendship if you end up with him. You two are going to be in very close quarters for at least one month. A lot can happen in that space of time. You’re a decent person not to mention beautiful and intelligent. Why wouldn’t I want my brother to be happy? He deserves it after all this time especially after Sierra messed him over.”
I sipped from my water. “As in Sierra Granger?”
“You know her?”
“We attended the same high school. She was always known as a heartbreaker but if I am not mistaken, isn’t she married now?”
Liam merely nodded. “The worst part is she was dating both Colin and Kevin at the same time. At the end of the day, she made her choice and dumped him just days before her engagement to Kevin was announced. It nearly destroyed him. You see, Colin was also a founding partner of uConnect with the three of us but he equally sold his shares to Jake, Dennis and I; he hasn’t been interested in business much since then. He prefers to dick away his life on endless European vacations and working at that shitty little coffee shop and bar.
“To say he has disappointed our father is a grave understatement. He wants him to become a productive member of society again and you might just be able to save him and force him to live up to the expectations set by our father.”
The waiter intervened and we ordered our main courses. I chose the Neah Bay king salmon while Liam ordered the gently poached chicken. He also arranged for a very nice bottle of white wine to accompany our lunch.
“Do you think that is wise? I wouldn’t want you to go back to the office drunk,” I murmured as soon as the waiter collected our menus and left.
“Don’t worry about me. After all the bread I have consumed, it will soak up the alcohol and believe me I will be nicely buzzed but hardly drunk by the time I get back to the office.” His sky blue eyes met mine and he stared intently at me. “However, I should tell you I have ulterior motives. I have heard a fascinating rumor that Caitlyn is your sister.”
“You know she is as I have confirmed it for you previous times—or were you too drunk to remember?—so it’s hardly a rumor,” I snapped.
“Well, you two don’t look a damn thing alike.”
“Neither do you and Colin—not really, unless matching complexions and builds are
“I truly believe you are going to be happy at uConnect. That is the point, you know. We value the contentment of our employees and we do everything in our power to make sure their needs are met.”
He paused and buttered a slice of soft bread. “For instance, many of our employees prefer to stay fit. There is a gym on site and it is available twenty-four hours per day. There are security cameras attached so you should never feel unsafe.
“I desperately want to convince you the right decision has been made. I’m not big on charity but you impressed the hell out of Jake and Dennis. They both participate in Habitat for Humanity and the local chapter of HFFIN—Homes for Families in Need—so if you ever feel those heartstrings pull at you, I can get you in touch on a future project with either organization and you are free to participate.”
“If you don’t mind me asking, why are you doing this for me?”
“Well, to be honest, I can see how much you are into my brother and I want you to feel self-assured in yourself to think a relationship between you two could be possible. He does have a reputation for being a ‘ladies’ man’ but it isn’t like that. He’s just picky and I can see he likes you just as much as you like him,” Liam explained in a sincere tone.
I picked up a sliver of cheese and bit delicately. “So, basically, you have no ulterior motives other than setting me up with your brother? What if I don’t like him the way you think I do?”
“Well, your emotions are pretty transparent. I understand your complicated relationship with Drew but it isn’t going to destroy their friendship if you end up with him. You two are going to be in very close quarters for at least one month. A lot can happen in that space of time. You’re a decent person not to mention beautiful and intelligent. Why wouldn’t I want my brother to be happy? He deserves it after all this time especially after Sierra messed him over.”
I sipped from my water. “As in Sierra Granger?”
“You know her?”
“We attended the same high school. She was always known as a heartbreaker but if I am not mistaken, isn’t she married now?”
Liam merely nodded. “The worst part is she was dating both Colin and Kevin at the same time. At the end of the day, she made her choice and dumped him just days before her engagement to Kevin was announced. It nearly destroyed him. You see, Colin was also a founding partner of uConnect with the three of us but he equally sold his shares to Jake, Dennis and I; he hasn’t been interested in business much since then. He prefers to dick away his life on endless European vacations and working at that shitty little coffee shop and bar.
“To say he has disappointed our father is a grave understatement. He wants him to become a productive member of society again and you might just be able to save him and force him to live up to the expectations set by our father.”
The waiter intervened and we ordered our main courses. I chose the Neah Bay king salmon while Liam ordered the gently poached chicken. He also arranged for a very nice bottle of white wine to accompany our lunch.
“Do you think that is wise? I wouldn’t want you to go back to the office drunk,” I murmured as soon as the waiter collected our menus and left.
“Don’t worry about me. After all the bread I have consumed, it will soak up the alcohol and believe me I will be nicely buzzed but hardly drunk by the time I get back to the office.” His sky blue eyes met mine and he stared intently at me. “However, I should tell you I have ulterior motives. I have heard a fascinating rumor that Caitlyn is your sister.”
“You know she is as I have confirmed it for you previous times—or were you too drunk to remember?—so it’s hardly a rumor,” I snapped.
“Well, you two don’t look a damn thing alike.”
“Neither do you and Colin—not really, unless matching complexions and builds are
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