Merging Assets Read Free

distracted. Until he got the hang of it, she resisted all chitchat and flirtation like a pro.
    “I think the book is pretty clear.” He followed along with the directions as she sat back.
    Once he’d gotten through the entire entry, she nodded approvingly. “Excellent.”
    “So did you miss us?” he asked.
    “Of course, you guys are so nice. The auditors were a pain. The amount of red tape and waiting for the legal stuff to go through was annoying. Finally, we can get your place up and running. I just need to find some cost savings, as well.” She frowned at the stack of files she’d had pulled for review.
    “Work is work. It’s never fun. I meant did you miss us ?” He gave her a slow smile.
    Her cheeks burned red. “I looked forward to coming back here again. Even if it’s just for a little bit.”
    “We could see each other outside of work. I know the other guys like you as much as I do.” Lance hated wasting time and loved to take a chance.
    She shifted in her chair and leaned closer. “I’ve seen you, Andy, Fred and Roman are all closer than friends. Nothing inappropriate at work but a touch or a kiss. So you four are in a relationship?”
    “Yep, a nice stable one. Andy is a bit nervous because of the new owners.”
    She frowned. “I just wouldn’t announce it to HR or the higher ups. That’s potentially a problem for them.”
    “Well, if it becomes an issue, we’ll handle it. I don’t worry about what I can’t control—like flirting with you. Can’t help it even if Andy wants us to be professional. He’s worried about sexual harassment stuff.” Lance rolled his eyes.
    Crystal folded her arms. “Just me or flirting with female employees, in general? Or male ones?”
    He loved that she wasn’t turned off by any of it. “Just you. We’ve got all the men we want. Groups happen naturally around here, and we know all we need now is the right woman.”
    “Some of the groups could be all male. You never know.” She shrugged.
    “Could be, but we’re not one of those. Finding the right woman has been a challenge. We’re a lot to put up with,” he said.
    “Really? You could just hire a housekeeper and a cook, if that’s what you need,” she teased.
    “That’s not what I meant or what we need. Roman is a great cook. Fred is good with the cleaning schedule so we all do our share. The balance just isn’t right. We’ll live with it until the right woman shows up, but it’s a challenge.” Lance studied her curves.
    The foursome preferred a woman of substance instead of a skinny one. They’d kept their eyes open, but it wasn’t as easy as some in Lucky Springs made it look.
    “Dating as a group, I can only imagine. My friends sort of fell into it, but I’m not quite that fortunate.” She sighed.
    “What if you were?” he asked.
    She smiled. “It’s hard to believe three or four men would all want me. Love me. I see it’s real for my friends, but I’m not exactly built for average tastes.”
    “Above average, certainly. Don’t underestimate all men. Some of us might be worthy.” Women were sensitive about their weight, but Lance had never understood it. Life made everyone different. They all had strengths and issues. “Part of a group relationship is accepting people as they are. There are too many involved to try and change them. You have to nudge them in the right direction at times, but we’re oddly functional.”
    “I believe you four must be.” She glanced at her watch. “Want to go over this procedure again. We’ve still have some time.”
    “More time with you, absolutely. How about we have some non-work time, too?” He didn’t want to push too hard too fast.
    “Meaning?” she asked.
    “Lunch. Me and the guys?” he offered.
    “Like a group date?” she asked.
    He slid his arm along the back of her chair. “Why not? See how it feels. Andy might not go. He worries about going out now that the new powers are in charge. He’ll be the one who needs the most