Damon would have never allowed himself to sit and let something like this go on at any other time. He would have reacted. The only reason that convinced him not to jump to his feet and turn away from this was the amount Thalassa Co. was willing to invest.It thrust a lot of gravity into the cooperation between them, made worse when the Godfrey Group was in a crisis. He had to seal this deal, secure Thalassa Co.’s investment. The money could make or break the Godfrey Group’s earnings for the l
Damon understood what Grant was doing. He was trying to read Damon from his reaction. Leave as his patience snapped, and it meant the Godfrey Group was not wanting in expensive collaborations like Grant’s. Stay while battling his impatience, and it meant the Godfrey Group was prepared to make more concessions.Damon had no real choice as his company was trapped in one of its most volatile junctures. He could not take risks with a collaboration this important to him. As he battled the burning ir
Xavier’s appearance brought a discernible charge to the air. Even the secretary frowned, her heart suddenly hanging by a thread. Why was this guy here, as an audience, to get entertained? Did he have any idea just how important this dinner was to the Godfrey Group as a whole?Oh God. He was not here to kick up a storm, was he?She thought she knew Xavier’s character fairly well by now—he was, essentially, a creep with a load of malicious stratagems. He delighted in mayhem-making back when he w
The rareness was, really, in seeing Damon being this patient with Xavier.Today’s talk with Thalassa Co. meant a ton to the Godfrey Group, and Xavier could see how highly Damon regarded it. That was why seeing Xavier popping out of nowhere and crashing his uber-important meeting must have really pissed Damon off, did it not? And yet, in spite of the lividity his brother was doubtlessly feeling, Damon made a production of nonchalance and managed to conceal all traces of displeasure.Damn. Xavie
The corner of Damon’s lips curled. “I don’t know your preference, Mr. Gunn, so I turned to recommendations from my friends when it came to choosing our venue. I hope it’s to your liking,” he said. “Have a look at the menu. Take your time to make your order. If you'd rather have something else, let me know. I’ll see to it.”Damon was very polite and courtly. It was a signal of his willingness to accommodate Grant, but it did not sound like flattery nor ingratiation, just the graciousness of a ho
“You’re lucky, Grant. My brother’s really good at drinking!” Xavier chimed in, laughing along. “You’ll be satisfied with a drinking buddy like him. Guaranteed!”Grant laughed again, his mood palpably soaring. Damon remained placid with nary a ruffle to his composure.The secretary, however, was starting to feel displeased. Xavier had deliberated this, had he not? By throwing out a remark like that, Mr. Gunn would be compelled to rope Damon into endless rounds of fills and refills! As she worri
The secretary afforded a small smile. “Try exploring it on ice. It was remiss of me to leave another important note about Rémy Martin XO: while its nose features a mix of jasmine and flower-de-luce, its taste carries a hint of mature fig and cinnamon. Smooth and full-bodied from start to finish, Mr. Gunn. The opulence of its fruity aroma will reveal itself even more if you drink it on ice.”The promise for an even richer experience riveted Grant so much that he immediately called out to the wai
Grant sighed and shook his head lamentably. “Now that’s a tragedy to wine collectors like me, ain’t it? But forget that. I’m more surprised about you! Even a humble secretary turns out to be a wine cognoscente. To be surrounded by such talented people and adepts, Mr. Godfrey… You truly know how to make a man jealous!”Damon’s lips curved. “I’m flattered, Mr. Gunn. You’re right. My secretary has always been a dedicated, hard-working young woman.”“Well, then pardon me for this bold request, Mr.