Chapter 39
U nable to focus on my work, my feet unconsciously lead me to the conference room Allison set aside for Dani’s meetings. It’s designed like a fishbowl, with glass walls offering a clear view from the outside. I want these meetings to go well—for the companies to see Dani’s value.
There she is, in her element, smiling and exuding a confidence that’s both impressive and alluring.
She commands the room with an effortless grace; her poise is unmistakable even from a distance.
Watching her, a sense of pride swells within me.
I like seeing her like this—taking charge, leading discussions, and her professionalism shining through.
After one of the meetings, the cofounders from a logistics startup we invested in knock on my office door. “Thanks for introducing her to us. We’re going to work with her,” the founder says. Hearing his feedback fills me with a sense of accomplishment.
Not long after, a team from a real estate technology company share similar sentiments. Dani expressed her need for more clients, and now she’s getting them, proving her worth and capability in each interaction.
A new email from my contractor hits my inbox.
It’s the renderings of Dani’s office and closet.
Reviewing them, I’m happy they’re taking their rush fee seriously.
I send a quick response: Approved. I know it’s an impulsive project.
By the time it’s complete, we’ll have been dating for a few months or broken up.
I hope it’s the former. Nothing makes me happier than thinking about Dani living with me in Chicago after summer’s over.
Between one of my meetings, I grab Greg, bringing him with me to the conference room. “Dani, you remember Greg.”
She stands, shaking his hand.
“Nice to meet you on better terms,” he says politely. “Such a small world you were part of Shirts.”
Another startup we’ve invested in arrives, entering the conference room. “We’ll leave you.” I smile.
As the day draws to a close and the last of the meetings wrap up, I can’t wait to hear Dani’s thoughts on how everything went. I want to know if she feels the same sense of excitement that the companies felt after meeting her.
Seeing her step out of the conference room, joy radiating from her face, I approach her. “How did it go?” I ask, trying to gauge her reaction.
Her perfect, bright smile lights up her face. “So well. They were all receptive, and I have so many ideas already buzzing in my head.”
“Career Dani is very sexy,” I whisper, stealing a quick handful of her ass. “I’m proud of you for seizing today.”
As we leave the office together, talking about her meetings and potential projects, I know this is the beginning of something great for her. She’s carving her path, and I’m eager to see where it will lead her—and us.