Page 190 of Their Naughty Student
“But the good news is, it’ll settle.You’ll fall into it when you admit what you want.It might take some time, but it’s damn worth it.”
“I’ve already accepted it,” I admitted.“I want them.Period.As long as I have them, the rest is easy.”
He smiled again.“Then it sounds like you’ve got it all figured out.”Trent took a drink, set his glass down.“Does that mean you’ve made a decision on Chatter?”
His question caught me by surprise, but then again, Trent Ramsey was a partner in Chatter PR, so it only made sense that the company was a priority for him.He was establishing a talent division, which I’d heard had launched into hyperspace right out of the gate.
“Yeah,” I admitted.“I think I have.”
“And?”
“And I’m going to accept.I can’t see a reason to do otherwise.”
“Justin’ll be pleased.”
“Yep.Until he comes up with another scheme to uproot my world and turn it upside down.”
Trent laughed.“I think he might be off your back for a bit.”
“Right.”I lifted my glass to his.“They’re getting married.”
He clicked his against mine.“That they are.It’s only uphill from here.”
“You have those same plans?”I grinned.“Somewhere down the line?”
Trent leaned an elbow on the bar.“It’s possible.We’re still tryin’ to smooth the rough spots.Once we get it evened out, I’m sure it’ll be on the agenda.”His expression went somber.“But seriously, Edge.I hate to see you step out of the role.You’ve made my life a hell of a lot easier being here, but like I said, I didn’t expect you to last this long.Not because you couldn’t do it.I just thought you’d get burned out.”
“Not burned out.Not quite.But getting close.”
“Any recommendations for someone to fill your shoes?”
I sat up straight.“Actually, yes.”
His eyebrows lifted in curiosity.
“Triton.”
Trent grinned again.“Master Chaos, huh?Who gave him that name, anyway?”
“You don’t know?”
He shook his head.“Never bothered to ask.”
“Let’s just say, before he met Missy, got married, he was a handful.”I thought back to when Triton’s wife had died.“I think the club would be good for him.He tends to hold back, and I can’t say I blame him.He lost the love of his life.”
Trent nodded.“I’ll talk to him if you think he’d be a good fit.”
“I do.”I pushed the glass away.“Oh, and if you want to do it right, you’ll pull Cambria in.Get her on the payroll.Chaos could use an assistant, and he couldn’t find a better one than her.”
“Interesting idea.”He nodded.“I like it.I’ll talk to him, then her.”He motioned toward the room.“How much notice are you giving me?”
“As long as you need.I’m in no hurry,” I admitted.“But I needed to make the decision so I can move forward.”
“It’s safe to assume you won’t handle the training classes going forward?”
“No.”
“Any suggestions on your replacement?”
