Chapter 199

"Okay, girls," Jess began, "I wanted to start these weekly meetings so we can talk about clients, bring up issues, and also ensure open dialogue here within the agency. I want everyone to feel invested in what we’re doing."

She stood in the center of the living room, Alix off to the side of her, while Gloria, Serena, Crystal, Katie, Bianka, and Julie sat on the couches. The meeting was for the core Hooker House group and newbies. I leaned against the doorframe at the back of the room, adjacent to the kitchen, watching with my arms crossed.

"Do you want to tell them the other thing, boss?" Alix asked.

"I do," Jess said, a touch of reticence in her voice. "So, I’m going to be pulling back a bit from front-line work. I’m going to take a lot fewer appointments."

There was a murmur and unsure glances around the room.

"My commitment to Infinity isn’t reducing," she assured them. "I’m actually do