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Going Down Fast (Billionaire Bad Boys #2)(14)
Author: Carly Phillips

They both remained silent for a moment while that sobering thought sank in.

“Maybe you do need a drink,” Derek said. “What happened to bring all this up again?”

He gave his friend a quick summary of last night’s conversation.

“What the fuck are you waiting for?” Derek asked. “You feel something for this woman, still. After all these years.”

“I can’t deny that.” And that was part of what had kept Lucas up all night—his pulling back from that kiss when he’d wanted so much more.

When she’d wanted more.

“So do something about it.” Derek leaned down and picked up some of the books Lucas had shoved to the floor, tossing them onto the desk.

“I intend to. I just can’t overwhelm her. I can’t move in like my brother did and take over.”

“Which I know you want to do. Did you put a word in with that law firm?”

Lucas had confided in Derek about his intention to ask them to move Maxie’s resume to the top of the heap. “I did.”

Derek laughed and slapped him on the back. “Way not to take over, man.”

Lucas picked up the stray papers he’d tossed, grateful for something to do to keep busy. “I just made it possible for her to be interviewed. Her resume won’t get lost in the shuffle. That’s all.”

Derek nodded. “I hear you. I’d have done the same thing in your shoes.”

It had taken all Lucas’ self-control not to remind the head partner of the law firm just how much money Blink had made them and demand they hire her. He was proud of himself for his restraint.

But when it came to pursuing her—and he damn well intended to—he’d have to rein in the impulse to take what he’d wanted for what seemed like forever. To make Maxie his in all ways.

Last night she’d made it clear that she wasn’t fragile and didn’t want him to consider her that way. He would take those words to heart and step up his game.

He hoped she was ready. Because Lucas intended to get his girl.

* * *

Maxie walked into Power and Associates, nearly choking on nerves. She was grateful for the interview and didn’t want to blow it. She’d prepped by studying the firm’s history. Elliot Power had started the firm and brought his son in with him. She’d looked into current clients and the types of civil cases they’d handled, wanting to be knowledgeable. Although this was a civil law firm and she’d specialized in criminal, she was a fast learner, and she knew she could handle things. Or so she assured herself as she walked up to the receptionist.

“Hi. My name is Maxie Sullivan. I have an interview with Andrea McDonnell at eleven.”

“One minute.”

The dark-haired woman picked up the phone while Maxie looked around. The office looked modern, a lot of black and white with sleek lines and photographs of ad campaigns surrounding her.

“Ms. Sullivan?”

“Yes?” She turned back around. “Ms. McDonnell will see you now.”

“Thank you.” Maxie followed the younger woman down a hallway and into an office.

“Come in,” an attractive redhead said, rising from behind her desk.

Maxie stepped inside and shook the woman’s hand. She settled into a chair across from her and began the typical interview process. Maxie’s palms sweat, but she did think she held her own on the why do you want to work here type questions, and the more esoteric, where do you see yourself in five years. The conversation shifted, and the subject of sororities in college came up, at which point they discovered they were sisters at different schools, and Maxie liked the other woman.

They sat for an hour after the initial questioning, talking about the job and the responsibilities, and Maxie asked her fair share of questions too. To her surprise, Andrea went over the salary, a little less than what she’d been making at her old law firm but more than livable, health benefits, and a 401(k). She’d be lucky to land this job after her first interview, she thought, her stomach twisting in anticipation.

“Well, I appreciate you coming in on such short notice,” Andrea, as she’d asked to be called, said to Maxie.

“My pleasure.” She brushed her hand down the front of her skirt and rose from her seat. All in all, she felt the interview had gone well. Now the nerve-racking job of waiting began. “Thanks for your time,” Maxie said and started for the door.

“Maxie, wait.”

“Yes?” She turned around and waited.

Andrea rose to her feet. “As I told you on the phone, we’d like to fill this position quickly. And we’ve seen a few excellent candidates.”

Maxie’s stomach fell as she anticipated the worst. “I understand.” It normally took many interviews and a lot of pounding the pavement to wind up with a new job.

Andrea tipped her head. “I hope so because none were as perfect of a fit as you.” She extended her hand, and numb, thanks to her shock, Maxie shook it. “Consider yourself hired.”

“Really?” she couldn’t help but ask.

“Truly,” she said with a wink.

“Oh my God. Thank you!” She couldn’t conceal her excitement and Andrea grinned. “Welcome aboard. Why don’t you take the day tomorrow, get your things in order, and you can start on Wednesday, if that works for you?”

“Yes. Yes, it does.” It was all she could do not to tap her feet and twirl around the woman’s office. She’d done it, her interview sealing the deal.

   
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