Chapter 50

Tasha’s POV

"Tasha, over here." Rainer stood up and gestured to the open seat. The whole team glanced up, and I had no choice. 

My department managers and team members made a path as I scooted around the long conference table toward Rainer. 

He smiled, and I felt another bloom of heat. I swore I told Amy to turn down the conference room thermostat before the meeting started. 

That many people packed into one room made everyone hot. 

Warm, I meant warm. Not hot. Rainer Maxwell was not hot. At least not to me. I took a deep breath and tried to stop my babbling thoughts. 

This was my meeting, and it already looked like I answered Rainer. 

I had to make sure to get the upper hand. 

"Here. Looks like this seat is for you," Rainer said. He pulled out the office chair and held out his hand. 

I pulled back my stack of reports and set them down on the long table myself. Dozens of curious eyes watche