Sweet Obsession (Men of Whiskey Row Book 1) Read Online Free Page B
Author: D. A. Young
that he didn’t have a temper if you crossed him. Margo winced thinking about those who had challenged him.
Now what was he saying? Margo wondered. Ah yes, the scarf and her hair, which she self-consciously touched. Her Albert hadn’t been crazy about the pixie look, but she thought it was time to retire the salt and pepper chignon style she’d worn for the last ten years. Her bright smile was stunning against her walnut complexion. “It is indeed, sir, and thank you.”
Jack flashed a quick smile. “Looks nice. Excuse my language, but we’ve got a real shit storm heading our way, and it will take precedence over anything else we’re working on. Eli will be contacting you shortly with the details for a press release to write up. Hold everything and today’s lunch will be a mandatory in house affair for everyone while we brainstorm in the big conference room. Order it from Ruth’s Deli for a delivery around one this afternoon. Field any calls for me from Vivi and Ian got it?” he asked absently while he sorted through the stack of memos on his desk. His two partners were blowing his phone up because they’d been adamant about not taking Miss World Beauty on as a client, especially when the gorgeous, but temperamental, Inez Gaines won the title. He loved and respected them dearly, as they had shown him the ropes of this business; but his gut insisted that they get Inez, and Jack always went with his gut.
Margo nodded and turned to leave. Then she remembered something and cleared her throat. He looked up curiously. “Sir, what should I tell the young lady in the conference room? She’s been waiting for you for over an hour? She doesn’t have an appointment, but insisted on waiting. Very pretty girl, if you don’t mind my saying.”
“Get rid of her. No one gets in without an appointment, especially today with this circus affair going on,” Jack said tersely.
“Very good, sir. I will let Ms. Kramer know that you are unavailable and will attempt to schedule her at a later date. I do apologize-” Margo started only to be interrupted mid-sentence.
“Kramer? As in Noelle Kramer?” Jack interrupted sharply. “Noelle Kramer is here? In my conference room?” At Margo’s quick nod, he quickly moved around his desk and headed for the door. At the doorway, Jack turned back to his bemused secretary. “This takes precedence over that other thing now. Hold all my calls and meetings today until further notice. You and Eli need to partner up on the Miss World Beauty thing until I’m done with my meeting with Ms. Kramer.”
Noelle Kramer was in his place of business , Jack thought as he hurried to the conference room. Anticipation rushed through him at the thought of seeing the young beauty. He paused outside the conference room door and watched through the window as she paced up and down the room like a sleek panther. Once again he marveled at her loveliness, pleasure sweeping through him as he watched her unobserved. Usually he had to make sure his gaze on her didn’t linger too long; lest he draw attention to himself. His attraction was just as intense as it had been the first time he laid eyes on her at her twenty-first birthday party four years ago. The night his life changed forever.
***
Four Years ago….
It was an extravagant affair with all the who's who of New York in attendance. Normally Jack didn't go for pretentious crap like this, but decided to make an exception because it was business. So, he donned a black tux and showed up. Within ten minutes, he'd known that his being there was a mistake. Anxious to get away from the snobbery of the mega wealthy assholes around him, Jack slipped into the family library. Only after he settled into a leather club chair in the corner shrouded in darkness did he give a sigh of relief. He would stay another thirty minutes out of courtesy to the family and then make his getaway.
Although Jack knew the Kramer’s
Now what was he saying? Margo wondered. Ah yes, the scarf and her hair, which she self-consciously touched. Her Albert hadn’t been crazy about the pixie look, but she thought it was time to retire the salt and pepper chignon style she’d worn for the last ten years. Her bright smile was stunning against her walnut complexion. “It is indeed, sir, and thank you.”
Jack flashed a quick smile. “Looks nice. Excuse my language, but we’ve got a real shit storm heading our way, and it will take precedence over anything else we’re working on. Eli will be contacting you shortly with the details for a press release to write up. Hold everything and today’s lunch will be a mandatory in house affair for everyone while we brainstorm in the big conference room. Order it from Ruth’s Deli for a delivery around one this afternoon. Field any calls for me from Vivi and Ian got it?” he asked absently while he sorted through the stack of memos on his desk. His two partners were blowing his phone up because they’d been adamant about not taking Miss World Beauty on as a client, especially when the gorgeous, but temperamental, Inez Gaines won the title. He loved and respected them dearly, as they had shown him the ropes of this business; but his gut insisted that they get Inez, and Jack always went with his gut.
Margo nodded and turned to leave. Then she remembered something and cleared her throat. He looked up curiously. “Sir, what should I tell the young lady in the conference room? She’s been waiting for you for over an hour? She doesn’t have an appointment, but insisted on waiting. Very pretty girl, if you don’t mind my saying.”
“Get rid of her. No one gets in without an appointment, especially today with this circus affair going on,” Jack said tersely.
“Very good, sir. I will let Ms. Kramer know that you are unavailable and will attempt to schedule her at a later date. I do apologize-” Margo started only to be interrupted mid-sentence.
“Kramer? As in Noelle Kramer?” Jack interrupted sharply. “Noelle Kramer is here? In my conference room?” At Margo’s quick nod, he quickly moved around his desk and headed for the door. At the doorway, Jack turned back to his bemused secretary. “This takes precedence over that other thing now. Hold all my calls and meetings today until further notice. You and Eli need to partner up on the Miss World Beauty thing until I’m done with my meeting with Ms. Kramer.”
Noelle Kramer was in his place of business , Jack thought as he hurried to the conference room. Anticipation rushed through him at the thought of seeing the young beauty. He paused outside the conference room door and watched through the window as she paced up and down the room like a sleek panther. Once again he marveled at her loveliness, pleasure sweeping through him as he watched her unobserved. Usually he had to make sure his gaze on her didn’t linger too long; lest he draw attention to himself. His attraction was just as intense as it had been the first time he laid eyes on her at her twenty-first birthday party four years ago. The night his life changed forever.
***
Four Years ago….
It was an extravagant affair with all the who's who of New York in attendance. Normally Jack didn't go for pretentious crap like this, but decided to make an exception because it was business. So, he donned a black tux and showed up. Within ten minutes, he'd known that his being there was a mistake. Anxious to get away from the snobbery of the mega wealthy assholes around him, Jack slipped into the family library. Only after he settled into a leather club chair in the corner shrouded in darkness did he give a sigh of relief. He would stay another thirty minutes out of courtesy to the family and then make his getaway.
Although Jack knew the Kramer’s
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