Chapter Sixty-Eight

~ Nikki ~

I follow suit and show my hand, more predominantly than having it resting in my lap. “Still single.”

The men, sans Jameson, all chuckle, as though I’ve said something entertaining.

Marco tells me, “Then someone is not doing their job correctly. A woman as beautiful as you should be wearing a very large diamond on that all-important finger, at this point in her life.”

Heat tinges my cheeks. Though I manage to say, “I’m still relatively young, and focused on my career. My biological clock isn’t ticking just yet…” I slide a glance toward Jameson, sitting next to me. He briefly crooks a brow. Then gives me a droll look.

I return my attention to Marco, though I’m speaking to the entire group. “I work for a brilliant boss. I don’t squander opportunities to exceed his expectations.”

The Chief Financial Officer for the Italian conglomerate whistles under his breath. Then he asserts, “You have a real keeper there, Jameson.”

“She is quite… Thorough,” he comments. And glimpses at me un