Page 8 of Dominic Powers Duet Box Set
“Yes, sir. We will handle it,” Tucker responds and we disconnect.
“Dominic,” Sophia whispers, “I can’t accept all this from you.”
“You can and you will. My company owns these condos and we use them for executives who are new to the area. They are very nice and very safe. You can stay there as long as you want. It’s one of the perks of being my personal assistant,” I respond with a smile.
Sophia rolls her eyes playfully and unsuccessfully tries to hide the smile that’s playing on her lips. “Perk or not, I reallydoappreciate your concern and your help, Dominic.”
“My pleasure,” I reply. “I will send a car to pick you up in the morning, and by the time we are finished tomorrow, you will have your own company vehicle to drive.”
She wordlessly gapes at me. The surprise of my statement has apparently rendered her mute. She opens and closes her mouth a couple of times but still makes no sound. Her facial expression and response is so damn cute, I can’t help it when my smile overtakes my face and then I laugh heartily.
“Sophia, again, it’s a perk of your position. Normally, these things are negotiated at the time the position is offered and the salary is negotiated. I assumed you knew that and didn’t require a company vehicle. But, now that I know youdoneed it, I will have it delivered to you.”
My words sink in and her demeanor changes. She nods her head and I assume she’s assuring herself that it’s just a part of the benefits package. Then, she quickly wipes her finger under her eye and turns her face toward the passenger window. The protective nature in me wants to console her, protect her, and reassure her.
The other man inside me is hard to contain at times.
