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the agency name will remain the same.” She handed him back the paperwork.
     
    He took the stack of papers and picked up his bags, then walked to the door. “I have a feeling you got exactly what you wanted.” He walked out without another word and even though she'd gotten everything, there was an empty spot in her chest.
     
    Later that evening, after she'd showered and dressed for dinner, there was a knock on her door. When she’d opened it she'd expected to see Carter, but instead Simon Thomas stood outside her door in a very expensive suit. The smell of his cologne hit her like a brick wall and she almost gagged on the musky scent.
     
    “Oh, I'm sorry, Simon. I'm afraid I had to cancel our dinner tonight. I left a message with your secretary.” She bit her lip.
     
    Simon Thomas was tall, had wonderful blond, curly hair and piercing blue eyes. He looked like the all-American boy from next door, but she knew he had a mean streak in him. She'd heard all about it from some of his ex-clients that she'd signed on to K&E. Still, their business relationship was hanging by threads and she didn't want to burn any bridges she might have to use later on.
     
    “I got your message. Pam is a very efficient secretary.” He walked past her into her room without her invitation. She stood in the doorway, her hand still on the doorknob, trying to figure out how to get him out of her hair. “I thought maybe you'd change your mind again. I know how women are, always saying one thing and then regretting it. Besides, I really wanted to talk to you about…”
     
    There was a cough behind her, causing her to jump. She spun around and saw Carter leaning against the door jam. “I didn't mean to interrupt; I must be coming down with a cold.” Carter cleared his throat again and walked into her room.
     
    Now she had two uninvited guests in her room. She leaned against the door, knowing it wasn't going to be a pretty scene.
     
    “Simon.” Carter nodded his head and held out his hand. Simon had a look on his face like he'd seen something foul, but then he shook Carter's hand. Eve could see the men struggle to overpower each other with firm grips.
     
    “I'm sorry, Simon. I've made other plans tonight.” She tried to paste a sincere smile on her face. Truthfully, she just wanted to curl up and study her notes for tomorrow's meeting with Tom Russell. She really needed this client and didn't want to go anywhere that would take her mind off tomorrow's big meeting.
     
    “Yes, I can see that.” Simon walked towards the door. “If you change your mind about meeting with me while you're in town, you know how to reach me.” Simon nodded towards Carter and then walked out the door.
     
    Eve gently shut the door behind him and leaned her back against it. “Well, that went better than I thought it would.”
     
    Carter laughed. “Yeah. Well, what you need now is some beer and pizza. Shall we go?”
     
    “Listen, Carter. I think I'll just order in. I've got a few things I need to go over before tomorrow's meeting.” She started walking towards the table and her laptop.
     
    “Oh no.” He grabbed her arm and steered her towards the door, picking up her purse and coat as they walked by them. “You are not making any lame excuses to me. I promised you pizza and beer and I'm going to deliver. Besides, I thought we were celebrating our new partnership.”
     
    She allowed him to help her on with her coat and grabbed her purse from him. “Fine, one beer and a slice of pizza. Then I need to get back here so I can catch up before the meeting.”
     
    “Good.” He smiled and held her arm as they walked out together.
     
    Carter was right, what she needed was a beer and pizza. Not to mention laughter. Carter was really entertaining when he put his mind to it. Sitting across from him in the dark booth, a large slice of some of the best cheese pizza she'd ever had in her hand, she remembered why she thought of him as one of her best