anymore. It’s all good. I
consider it an opportunity. If it wasn’t for that, I’d still be preparing to
start my own business instead of getting into massive action. I should thank
you for what you did.” His answering smile spread warmth through her body.
The food arrived, and they ate in silence, Dani studying his
face. She was more familiar with the back of his head from sitting behind him
in the limo. He had the hint of a mustache and a light stubble on his face that
gave him a classy bad-boy appearance. Young. He looked so young, but the
attraction between them was evident even if he wasn’t her usual type.
A buzz sounded, and Cope set his fork down to pick up his
cell phone. “Sorry, I meant to put it on silent.” He glanced at the call display,
and his face lit up. “The investment company. The meeting’s confirmed for three
o’clock tomorrow afternoon.”
Dani’s cell chimed then, and she reached into the front
pocket of her handbag to see who’d texted. Star Power. Meeting with Robert Copeland tomorrow at 3:00 pm . Dani smiled and switched the phone to silent.
Chapter 11
The meeting room in the Star Power headquarters building
resembled a lounge in a country club rather than a typical meeting room, and
the décor was first class. The interior designer whom Dani had hired to
decorate it had done an exceptional job. Smaller tables with leather chairs
were scattered around the room, with a larger table and chairs taking center
stage. A fireplace with mantle dominated the west wall, and a wet bar filled
the east.
Hidden near the ceiling in the rich mahogany walls were
video cameras that allowed Dani to view the meeting from any angle. On her
screen, Cope stood in front of the main table, laser pointer in hand. The
presentation projected onto the monitor on the north wall behind him. He’d been
talking for thirty minutes, and she followed along on the handout she’d had
smuggled to her.
Sorry she couldn’t participate in the meeting, Dani
experienced a surge of pride for Cope. He carried himself well, speaking with
confidence and presenting the data in an organized and logical manner. His
figures looked good, though in that area, she relied on the five-person team
sitting in the room evaluating Cope’s presentation.
By the time he was taking questions, Dani was sure the team
would get on board with the idea. They interrogated Cope, and he fielded the
queries and comments without hesitation. Once, he paused to sip from the bottle
of water sitting next to his briefcase, perhaps giving himself time to think,
or perhaps for effect. To Dani, he came across as thoughtful and
professional—and hot.
When Cope completed his dog and pony show, he thanked
everyone in the room for giving him the opportunity to speak. With flourish, he
presented them each with a $100 coupon toward hiring one of his limos. Dani
couldn’t help grinning. The man had flair.
After Cope left, Dani hurried out of her office to the
elevator. Almost dancing with excitement, she hopped on and pressed the button
for the twelfth floor. The ride seemed to take forever, and when the doors
opened, she raced down the hall.
The team sat huddled at the table reviewing the proposal,
notes, and charts Cope had left them.
“Well?”
The group looked up, and Sam, the accounting director,
cleared his throat in that fussy way he had and spoke before anyone else could
jump in. “He’s saved a substantial down payment, and his five-year plan looks
solid. I need to dig into the numbers a little further to verify, but I’m
optimistic it’s a good investment.”
Will nodded agreement, and Sheila flashed a thumbs up. Nate,
who usually kissed Will’s ass, and who reminded Dani of a gnome, frowned and
shook his head. “I don’t know if I want to invest in a limo service. They’re a
dime-a-dozen in LA.”
Everyone turned to stare at him.
Nate locked his gaze on Dani. “I know you have your reasons
for backing this guy, but the city
consider it an opportunity. If it wasn’t for that, I’d still be preparing to
start my own business instead of getting into massive action. I should thank
you for what you did.” His answering smile spread warmth through her body.
The food arrived, and they ate in silence, Dani studying his
face. She was more familiar with the back of his head from sitting behind him
in the limo. He had the hint of a mustache and a light stubble on his face that
gave him a classy bad-boy appearance. Young. He looked so young, but the
attraction between them was evident even if he wasn’t her usual type.
A buzz sounded, and Cope set his fork down to pick up his
cell phone. “Sorry, I meant to put it on silent.” He glanced at the call display,
and his face lit up. “The investment company. The meeting’s confirmed for three
o’clock tomorrow afternoon.”
Dani’s cell chimed then, and she reached into the front
pocket of her handbag to see who’d texted. Star Power. Meeting with Robert Copeland tomorrow at 3:00 pm . Dani smiled and switched the phone to silent.
Chapter 11
The meeting room in the Star Power headquarters building
resembled a lounge in a country club rather than a typical meeting room, and
the décor was first class. The interior designer whom Dani had hired to
decorate it had done an exceptional job. Smaller tables with leather chairs
were scattered around the room, with a larger table and chairs taking center
stage. A fireplace with mantle dominated the west wall, and a wet bar filled
the east.
Hidden near the ceiling in the rich mahogany walls were
video cameras that allowed Dani to view the meeting from any angle. On her
screen, Cope stood in front of the main table, laser pointer in hand. The
presentation projected onto the monitor on the north wall behind him. He’d been
talking for thirty minutes, and she followed along on the handout she’d had
smuggled to her.
Sorry she couldn’t participate in the meeting, Dani
experienced a surge of pride for Cope. He carried himself well, speaking with
confidence and presenting the data in an organized and logical manner. His
figures looked good, though in that area, she relied on the five-person team
sitting in the room evaluating Cope’s presentation.
By the time he was taking questions, Dani was sure the team
would get on board with the idea. They interrogated Cope, and he fielded the
queries and comments without hesitation. Once, he paused to sip from the bottle
of water sitting next to his briefcase, perhaps giving himself time to think,
or perhaps for effect. To Dani, he came across as thoughtful and
professional—and hot.
When Cope completed his dog and pony show, he thanked
everyone in the room for giving him the opportunity to speak. With flourish, he
presented them each with a $100 coupon toward hiring one of his limos. Dani
couldn’t help grinning. The man had flair.
After Cope left, Dani hurried out of her office to the
elevator. Almost dancing with excitement, she hopped on and pressed the button
for the twelfth floor. The ride seemed to take forever, and when the doors
opened, she raced down the hall.
The team sat huddled at the table reviewing the proposal,
notes, and charts Cope had left them.
“Well?”
The group looked up, and Sam, the accounting director,
cleared his throat in that fussy way he had and spoke before anyone else could
jump in. “He’s saved a substantial down payment, and his five-year plan looks
solid. I need to dig into the numbers a little further to verify, but I’m
optimistic it’s a good investment.”
Will nodded agreement, and Sheila flashed a thumbs up. Nate,
who usually kissed Will’s ass, and who reminded Dani of a gnome, frowned and
shook his head. “I don’t know if I want to invest in a limo service. They’re a
dime-a-dozen in LA.”
Everyone turned to stare at him.
Nate locked his gaze on Dani. “I know you have your reasons
for backing this guy, but the city
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