Chapter 6

“I’m an independent sort of person who doesn’t need assurances or company from other people to be happy.” He stopped and regarded her answer, momentarily quietened again. He wondered if that meant no boyfriend was lurking in the background and felt slightly happy at that thought.

“Oh, Emma, that’s not how a young girl like you should live her life,” Margo warmly said. “You’re so pretty… You should have young men romancing you around New York.” Margo leaned out, touching the girl, and Jake could only frown. He didn’t like Margo’s suggestion at all.

“Sounds like you’re trying to talk her out of stealing your job, Margo.” He laughed, mostly at himself for his stupid reactions or wherever his goddamn head was. He sure as hell didn’t want to be romancing her around New York, either. He didn’t do romance—ever! He didn’t do any long-term thing and knew his capabilities were to fuck and forget. That’s why he couldn’t go down this route with her, he needed a PA to replace Margo,