Page 143 of His Flash Mate
“Since it’s an ongoing investigation, I can’t comment on anything other than to say I wasn’t involved and Steele Corp has recognized that.”
“I would need to be blind to think otherwise,” Konni said.“Steele Corp does everything possible to keep its talent.”
Lianna’s next sip was a bit bigger as talk shifted to Steele Corp talents and the marketing team Pennly had been working with.
When one of the men offered to refill my drink, I declined.
“I have to work in the morning, and my boss won’t believe any excuses I make for being late.”
They laughed as I’d hoped, and Konni set his drink down.
“Ms.Elmantas makes a good point.”He stood.“It’s been a pleasure, gentleman.We look forward to your decision.”
Following his lead, I moved toward the door.
“You’re going too, Ms.Stonestock?”Pennly said behind us.
“Steele likes to keep his talent close,” she said with a laugh.
What the hell was that supposed to mean?
Konni’s gaze swept over my face as we left, and I had the feeling I’d let some of what I felt show.Could he blame me, though?She was obnoxious in just about every way.
In the hallway, I kept my distance from Konni.She didn’t.She grabbed onto his arm, holding it as if he belonged to her.
“Would you mind giving me a ride?I sent my driver home.”
“So did I,” Konni said.“Ms.Elmantas, would you mind ordering a car for Ms.Stonestock?”
I wanted to chuck my phone at his head until I realized why he’d asked me.I wasn’t here as his plus one, but as his assistant, by my choice.One word from me and I knew he’d change my status in a heartbeat.
“Of course,” I said, pulling out my phone.“What’s the drop-off address?”
“The Steele Estate is fine,” she said.“We can share a ride, and I can visit your mom.”
Nope.Don’t use your phone as a weapon, Soph.You can’t afford to replace it yet.
“I’m not familiar with the address,” I said.“Can you?—”
Konni took my phone, entered the address, and submitted the request.
I seethed and ordered myself a ride home, already planning the late-night venting call to Miranda.
As soon as we stepped outside, Lianna shivered lightly.
I didn’t.My rage was warming me from the inside.And if Konni took off his jacket to cover her, my rage would be keeping me warm in a jail cell tonight, too.
My phone dinged.
“Your car is here, Ms.Stonestock,” I said.Then I fought not to grin as I saw the car.It was mid-class nice, not the luxury option I’d selected for her.
“That?”she said with condemnation.
“It was the closest one,” Konni said.“You should go before you get any colder.”
She stared at him, her mouth open and her disbelief painfully obvious.
“You’re not going with me?”
