“I’m not sure yet, but I do enjoy the law. Although I only studied it so I could understand how our government worked.” I let out a small laugh. “But I’m not sure some of our government officials even understand it.”
Jack laughed. “For some reason, I don’t see you as a lawyer. No offense to my mom, but it seems so tedious and boring. Yes, I have a legal staff, but out of all my employees, they’re the stuffiest group in the building.” Then his brows lowered and he brought his hand to his chin. “I have an idea, and before you give me an answer, I want you to think about it.”
“Okay.”
“You know I own a PR firm, and I’ve been thinking of creating a position that would go between my human resources and legal departments. A liaison, of sorts. Laws change so quickly that sometimes when there’s an employee complaint, things could be missed, even though the two departments are very competent. If we don’t keep up with changes, it’s a liability. We’re growing fast, which is wonderful, but my staff is stretched thin. Having daily conference calls to discuss upcoming meetings about the next conference call isn’t very efficient, and that’s where you would come in.”
“Me?” I gaped at him, shocked he would even consider hiring me.
“Yes. I’d like you to come work for me. You would handle getting out memos and modifying existing policies. I’d also need you to train employees about any changes that will affect their compensation or the way we do business. Since you’re a teacher, that should be right in your wheelhouse.” He took another sip of his coffee.
“Jack, I don’t know what to say.”
“I told you an immediate reply wasn’t needed. Just think about it.”
“No. That’s not what I mean.” My heart soared at the thought of something totally new. “What I mean is, I’d love to work for you as long as you aren’t doing this because I’m in love with your brother.”
“Don’t take this wrong, but I’m doing it because my brother is in love with you and because you’re the right candidate for the job.” His expression sobered as he added, “With that being said, you hurt him when you left. Don’t do that again.”
I wanted to say more and prove to him I’d never leave, but I held my tongue and just nodded. All I wanted to do was give Drake space. I never meant to hurt him.
Jack finished up his coffee and folded up his paper. “I’ll treat you like any other employee, and you won’t be working directly for me. You’ll be the Director of Legal Resources and report to the head of our legal department.”
“Is that really a title?”
“It is now,” he said with a wink.
“Then I accept.”
We shook hands, and a weight lifted from me. I felt as if my life was finally falling into place.
As he headed out the door, he stopped and asked, “So, what are your plans for today?”
“I’d like to go home.”
His eyes widened and he shook his head. “I don’t think that’s a very good idea.”
“Jack, please. I need to see my friend Mason. He’s going to be leaving for California soon, and if I miss saying good-bye to him, I’ll never forgive myself.”
The thought of not being able to spend time with Mason broke my heart. He’d been all I had for so long, and just because I was with Drake, it didn’t change how I felt about my best friend.
Jack frowned at me. “Then invite him here. I’m sorry, there’s no way I’m going to have Drake kick my ass for letting you go out. Just give it a few more days.”
Frustrated, I nodded.
“I need to head to the office. Make yourself at home. My housekeeper will be by later this afternoon, so if you hear someone in the house, that’s who it is.”
“I’ll be fine. I’m going to go call Mason. Have a great day. And, Jack?”
He turned to look at me.
“Thank you.”
He gave me that brilliant Prescott smile and walked out.
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I called Mason. He was in DC and couldn’t come over, but he said he would on Friday if I was still there. I agreed and let him know that if anything changed, I’d call him.