Elite Love: Billionaires of New York Romance Box Set

Chapter 1

Chapter One

Jack

“Have you found someone yet?” I asked my friend and Human Resources Director, Garrett.

He took a seat across from my desk and sighed.

“Not yet. Your reputation sucks, Jack. You go through personal assistants faster than I can change my underwear.”

I shrugged. “It’s not my fault you hire incompetent women who can’t do a simple task.”

Garrett rolled his eyes. “The women I hire are more than capable of fulfilling the tasks necessary for the job. It’s you who scares them off. Amber was in my office a few days ago crying her eyes out because you were so mean to her. You told her that if she didn’t correct the mistake she made, you were going to bury her alive. You can’t say shit like that, Jack. Are you looking to get sued?”

I picked up my coffee mug, sipped from it, and chuckled.

“My thought is if you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen. I’m a perfectionist, and I want things done right. If these women can’t do exactly as I say, then the hell with them. Why is it so hard to understand a simple task?”

“People make mistakes, Jack. How many times do I have to tell you that?”

“There’s no room for error in this business. My mother never put up with it, and neither will I. Now find me someone competent, quick. I hate using Coco’s secretary because she’s no better than the last employees who have worked for me. I pay these people well. More than the average industry pays, and I expect them to do a good job.”

He shook his head as he got up from his seat. “Will anyone ever do a good job in your eyes?”

I shrugged. “Probably not.”

“Fine. I’ll go find your next victim.” He sighed as he walked out of my office.

I chuckled because that was exactly what my previous personal assistants were. Every time I’d walk past their desks, they’d cower and look down in fear. I loved that control over them. But if they had done their jobs correctly in the first place, I wouldn’t have had to be so mean.

As I looked over the magazine layout for approval, my sister, Coco, walked in.

“Franny tells me you have her running around town doing your personal errands,” she spoke in irritation.

“Good morning to you too, sis.”

“I’m not having a good morning, so let’s hash this out now. Just because you’re a dick to your PAs and force them to quit doesn’t give you the right to use my secretary for your satisfaction. She is one of the best I’ve had in a long time, and I’m not going to lose her because of your pompous ass.”

“Calm down. I won’t let her quit. I’m just swamped, and I need her to pick up a few things. I promise if you let me use her until Garrett finds me a new personal assistant, I’ll be as sweet as pie to her. So does this bad morning have anything to do with Joshua?” I asked with the hope that she broke it off with that asshole.

“Maybe.” She looked down. “He didn’t come home last night.”

“Where the hell was he?” I asked as I leaned back in my chair.

“I asked him that this morning when he finally decided to walk through the door. He said that he fell asleep on the couch at his office.”

“Do you believe him?” I scowled.

“A part of me does. He’s been working long hours, and I know he’s stressed about making partner at the law firm.”

I waved my hand in front of my face. “Believe what you will, sis. You’ve known my feelings about him from day one. He’s no good for you. He’s a cheater, a liar, and a scum-sucking moron who continually hurts you.”

“Hmph. Sounds like someone else I know.” She glared at me.

“That wasn’t nice, and I have never hurt you. I tell you as I see it, so you’ll wake up and realize that you’re making a mistake by staying with him.”

“Face it, Jack. You’ll never approve of anyone I date. You never have.”

“True. So, you need to stop picking the wrong guys.” I smirked.

Rolling her eyes, she walked out of my office.

I loved my sister. All I wanted was for her to be happy. She wasn’t happy with Joshua, as much as she tried to convince herself she was. She was a beautiful woman who stood five foot eight inches tall with long brown hair and big brown eyes. She was slender and fit and could have any guy she wanted. So why the hell was she settling for Joshua? The man was a lawyer and as crooked as they came. I knew he cheated on her because I once saw him coming out of a hotel room with another woman. I threatened his life after I punched him, and he begged me not to tell Coco. He told me that he loved her, but they were having problems, and he had made a mistake. I gave him one chance, and he knew never to cross me again.

As for me, I didn’t get involved in relationships. They never worked and weren’t worth the hassle of the fights, jealousy, and anger. My mother was a prime example of that after she married and divorced her sixth husband. Women, to me, were mere toys. They were meant to be played with for my pleasure, and when I was done playing, they got tossed to the side. They knew exactly what they were getting into by getting into bed with me. Some cared, and some didn’t. Those who didn’t got fucked by me more than the ones who cared.