What If You

should be thanking Everly. I know you’re a skeptic, but if it wasn’t for her, you’d be going down the rabbit hole.” A small smile crossed his mouth as he walked out of my office.
I called an emergency board meeting first. Once I was finished, I called an employee meeting where I discussed the events of the day and how the company was going to continue moving forward. I’d already been bombarded with calls from various law firms in the city wanting me and my company as their client. I promoted Joe Kent to president of the company. He was my choice after my father passed away, but it was stated in my father’s company will that Roland was to take over my position once I stepped into the role of CEO.

10


One Week Later
Asher
The week had been a shit show. I’d barely had time to breathe, let alone do anything else. Keeping my company under control and reassuring clients what had happened did not affect them in any way was draining. I was tired, irritated and stressed. Thank God I was seeing Tabitha in my suite tonight. I needed sex, and I needed it bad.
“I’m heading out for a while,” I spoke to Isabelle as I stepped out of my office. “I should only be gone about an hour.”
“Okay, Mr. Remington.”
When the elevator doors opened to the lobby, Diana was standing there.
“Hey, Mr. Remington.” She smiled.
“Diana.” I gave her a nod as I stepped out.
As I approached the building doors, I saw Everly exiting the building.
“Everly?”
“Oh, hi.” A bright smile graced her face.
“What are you doing here?” I asked as we both stepped outside.
“I met Diana for lunch. I just walked her back.”
“I see. Actually, I’m glad I ran into you. Do you have a few moments?”
“Sure. I was just heading over to Starbucks for a coffee. Care to walk with me?”
“Yeah. A coffee sounds good right now,” I spoke as I tucked my hands into my pants pockets. “I meant to give you a call, but the week has been crazy busy.”
“A call? About what?”
“I would like to thank you for everything you’ve done by taking you to dinner one night.”
“Mr. Remington, that’s not necessary.”
“Do you remember when I told you to call me Asher? Because I’d prefer it if you did.”
“Right. Asher, that’s not necessary.”
“I feel it is. Please just let me thank you properly.”
We approached Starbucks and I opened the door for her. Surprisingly, there were only two people in line.
“If you insist. I’d love to have dinner with you.”
“Okay. How about tomorrow night?”
“Can I help you?” the barista behind the counter interrupted us.
“A Venti Cold Brew with coconut milk, two stevia and one pump mocha,” Everly spoke.
“And for you, sir?”
“A Tall Flat White with almond milk and two stevia.”
When she gave me the total, I pulled out my wallet and Everly scanned her phone.
“I got it,” she said.
“I was going to pay for us.” I furrowed my brows at her.
“It’s fine. I want the stars. Now I have enough for a free drink next time.” She grinned.
“Well, in that case, thank you.”
“You’re welcome, and tomorrow night is fine.”
“Great. How about I pick you up around seven o’clock?”
“Seven is good.”
We grabbed our coffees and walked out the door.
“I need to get back to the office,” I said.
“Okay. I’ll see you tomorrow, Asher.” The corners of her mouth curved upward.
“See you tomorrow, Everly.” I gave her a nod as I turned left and headed back to the office.
The truth was I did want to thank her, but I wasn’t finished with her just yet. I was going to get the truth one way or another of how she knew my father.


11
Everly
“How do I look?” I asked Diana as I stared at myself in the mirror.
“Beautiful, fabulous, sexy, all of the above.” She smiled.
“Thanks. Are you sure this dress is okay?”
“Everly, it’s perfect. Did he say where he’s taking you?”
“No.”
“Do you KNOW where’s he taking you?” She let out a laugh.
“Actually, I don’t. Can I tell you something?” I grabbed hold of her hand and led her to the edge of the bed.
“Of course. You can tell me anything.”
“I’ve seen him.” I bit down on my bottom lip.
“What do you mean?”
“I had a dream where he’s in bed with—”
“OH!” Her eyes widened. “And?”
“Let’s just say he’s very skilled and sexy.”
She brought her hands up to her ears and covered them.
“He’s my boss! I can’t be getting that image in my head.”
“I know. I’m sorry.” I got up from the bed.
“Are you saying you’d sleep with him if he asked you?”
“Of course.” I smirked. “I’d be stupid not to. Besides, it’s only sex. But it won’t happen. He thinks I’m weird and crazy.”
“He’s a man and you’re a beautiful woman. Trust me, I’m sure he’s going to try.”
“I hope he does.” I grinned as I grabbed my purse and walked out of the bedroom. “His car just pulled up so I’m going to head down there.”
“Have fun and try to keep your pheromones under control.” Diana let out a light laugh.
“I can’t make any promises.” I gave her a wink as I walked out the door.
When the elevator door opened to the lobby, Asher was standing there, and a look of shock swept across his face when he saw me.
“I was just coming up to get you.” His brows furrowed.
“I thought I’d save you the trip.” The corners of my mouth curved upward.
“You look great.”
“Thanks.” I could feel the heat rise in my cheeks.
When we stepped outside, Damien stood there holding the car door open.
“Good evening, Everly.” He smiled as he gave a slight nod.
“Good evening, Damien.”
I climbed in first and Asher slid in next to me.
“I thought we would have dinner at the restaurant inside my hotel. The food is excellent, and you didn’t really have a chance to eat it the last time you were there.”
“That’s because someone kicked me out of their suite.” I smirked.
“I know and honestly, I won’t apologize for