Chapter 65
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'Nicholas—this is me. And you. We can't do this. This isn't us."
He lips parted for a second, before he bowed his head. Unable to refute it. Unable to claim that it wasn't true. But a second later, he muttered something under his breath, something so quiet, I almost wasn't able to hear.
'But it could be."
I lifted my head, still shivering with the sudden temperature change. 'What?"
His face lit up, and he stared down with sudden confidence. The kind of confidence I'd learned to fear. The kind I'd learned to crave.
'When we get back to New York, you're just going to find another girl for me, aren't you? Someone else to keep the board happy for three more months until the merger?"
My face blanched, caught completely off guard. Of course, professionally speaking, that would be the best scenario. If Mitchell had anything to say about it, it was probably the only way I'd be able to keep my job. But after Elisia, I didn't think Nicholas would even consider it.
'Um...yeah," I replied slowly. 'I mean, if you're amenable, then I—"
'I'll do it," he said with that same surge of adrenaline, the one that had gotten him in trouble more times than we both could count. 'Under one condition."
My eyes met his in the dark, unable to keep up with the speed of his decisions.
'Of course—anything you want."
He didn't miss a beat. Didn't even pause.
'I want to pick the girl this time."
That might actually make things difficult. With my reputation, I was able to get most anyone he'd be interested in. But knowing Nicholas, there was some sort of catch that would make it almost impossible to get it done. Already, my mind was racing with the heads of different casting agencies and labels. Managers and other publicists across the board. Ready to call in favors.
'Alright." I gazed up at him. 'I can get you whoever you want. And I won't stray from your request. I'll get her onboard no matter what. You just name her and I'll make it happen."
He grinned. 'You promise to make it happen?"
'Yes. Without a doubt. I should've let you choose the girl from the beginning. Just name her, and I'll make you hers. Just make sure she's not married or isn't in a serious relationship."
'She's not."
'Good. Then she's putty in my hands."
I knew no woman would turn down my proposal. I would bribe her with millions if I had too. Nicholas would pay it without blinking an eye. And not one of his exes would say no to cold hard cash, wining and dining her, expensive gifts, and lots of diamonds. If he was comfortable with this woman, and didn't dread being with her, like Elisia, then we would pull this off without a hitch. Everyone would be happy and my job would be safe and secure. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, things were finally getting back on track. I would secure this girl no matter what the cost. I refused to take no for an answer.
'Okay, so who do you have in mind?" I asked.
His eyes twinkled down at me, haloed by the Barcelona moon.
'You."
