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counted this as the final straw of failed marketing plans and was actively accepting bids for a new advertising firm. Nick knew Sinclair Corp could stand to gain mil ions from the acquisition of the Zelman account, but the trick was to persuade Zelman to see the light.
    It was near to impossible.
    As fate would have it, a col eague who happened to know Nick drew Zelman into conversation. The discussion ranged from sports to home life. Nick had little to say on the latter, as he was a confirmed bachelor. Instead, he stood by and listened intently, but he wasn’t alone. Cooper Wright, a competitor, had managed to dance his way into the group.
    Cooper’s
    arrival
    only
    intensified
    Nick’s
    determination. Sinclair Corp and The Wright Agency had been in heavy competition for years. They were skil ed at spying on each other and had no qualms about stealing clients. Their fathers had started the feud and now their sons were respectful y continuing the tradition. There was no love lost between the two families. For the moment, Nick and Cooper stood silently aside, letting the other men exchange light banter, al the while giving each other ‘go to hel ’
    looks. Each was waiting for the perfect opportunity to lure Zelman into discussion, but that moment was long in coming. Half an hour had passed, and the group was stil focused on domestic issues. Nick was bored with it al . How much longer could this torture go on? Didn’t social protocol only al ow a maximum of two personal stories to be shared when in the presence of strangers? Who cared how smart someone’s grandson was? Or that little Suzie had just been accepted into some fancy prep school?
    Nick was growing anxious. One quick glance at Cooper and he could tel the feeling was mutual.
    Nick’s first plan had been to wait Cooper out. Surely one of them would have to refil their drink or go to the bathroom. But Cooper hadn’t faltered. In fact, he was easing himself closer to Zelman. Nick considered his options. There was no graceful way to turn the conversation toward a topic Nick was more comfortable with, but he had to think of something fast. Cooper was moving in for the kil .
    Nick glanced at Zelman, desperately racking his brain to think of something clever to say. Nothing came. And then, a thought slowly began to take shape in his head. He fixed his gaze on the older man, not just watching him but actual y listening to him. To Nick’s amazement, Zelman (who was normal y quiet and reserved) had become quite vocal when the conversation focused on family life.
    Nick saw this as his opportunity.
    “A man’s family is the most valuable treasure he can obtain during his lifetime,” Zelman said with fervor. “I’ve had many successes over the years, but none of that matters when I see the look on my wife’s face when I come home.”
    “I couldn’t agree with you more.” Nick was just as surprised as Zelman by the sound of his own voice.
    Wil iam Zelman’s bushy eyebrow perked.

    “You’re married, Sinclair?”
    “Yes, sir,” Nick answered before he could catch himself.
    Zelman looked at him with new awareness. “I had no idea.”
    “Neither did I.” Cooper Wright picked this opportunity to join the conversation. “Please tel us, Sinclair, how long have you been wed?” There was a knowing smile that tickled the tips of Cooper’s lips. He was clearly on the verge of laughing out loud but curiosity made him refrain. He obviously wanted to see how far Nick would go.
    “We’ve been married for a year now,” Nick lied.
    “That’s strange,” Cooper said, stepping forward so he could be better seen. “As many times as we’ve run into each other, I’ve never seen Mrs.
    Sinclair.” He had thrown down the gauntlet, sending a clear warning to Nick that if he wasn’t careful, his big mouth was going to bury him alive.
    “Wel , that shouldn’t be a surprise,” Nick said. “I’l keep her hidden for as long as I can. I wouldn’t let my wife come