Chapter 29

DAHLIA

I understand my reasons for repeatedly rejecting his proposal, but I keep asking myself why… Why can’t I overlook all the things holding me back and just throw myself at him?

With the way his commanding voice puts everything in order and the way his black shirt hugs around his muscular body… how can he be this hot?

“Yes, sir,” I join the others in unison as he continues, and I watch from behind Toni.

“That said, I need to make some changes to the business.” Flashing a quick stare at Kaci, he calls her name, and she steps forward. “You’ll be in charge for now. I’m glad you said you’ve been learning a lot from Loren because this is the time to show me what you have been learning. Until Loren comes back, you’ll be the manager. Is that clear?”

“Yes, sir,” she responds confidently, nodding, while her red ponytail jumps behind her.

“You know what to do?” he asks again, and she nods positively before stepping back and then his intriguing eyes shif