Senior Advisor to the Boss: Billionaire Obsession Dark Romance (Managing the Bosses Series Book 9) Read Free

along and take me down with you.”
    “And, despite all that trouble,” Jamie said, “we’re still here. Reid Enterprises is still one of the most profitable and respected business in the investment industry.” She smiled across the table at the other woman. “The media always draw the story up with over-stuffed drama to catch reader’s attention. We’ve had a few bumps, most companies do, but we’ve also continued to expand and increase the value of our shares. What does that tell you about your chances of going down with us?”
    Marla laughed. “Okay,” she agreed. “True. If you can handle all of that and come out the other side on top, I guess there’s not much chance of you failing now.” She reached into her briefcase and pulled out a contract, setting it on the table.
    Jamie, as she turned it around to scan the text for Zephyr Technologies’ terms, hoped that Marla was right. They’d made it through everything else; they’d make it through whatever this was.
     
     
     

Chapter 2
     
    “Great,” Mark said, already moving toward the door. “Thanks, Daniel.”
    He saw the manager nod, and then he was past him, clapping a hand on his shoulder on the way out and into the main room of the club house. Christine waved from the desk, her head tipped to hold a phone between her shoulder and chin while she scribbled something down on a sheet of notepaper. Mark waved in response, ducking out of the way of one of the other staff members hurrying past. His phone buzzed in his pocket. He fished it out and lifted it to his ear.
    “Mark Reid here.”
    “Mr. Reid!” The voice on the other end was effusive, overly excited.
    Mark wondered what they were selling this time. “Yes. That’s me. What can I do for you?”
    “Mr. Reid,” the man said again, “my name is Aaron Rudnick, and I’m calling on behalf of the Pro Golf Tour.”
    Mark’s heart beat a little faster. “How can I help you and the PGA, Mr. Rudnick?”
    “This may come as a bit of a surprise but, I’m calling because we’d like to host one of the stops on our tour at your country club. It’s not something you have to answer right away, but…”
    A little staggered, Mark leaned back against the door frame that led to the ballroom, the phone still held to his ear, Aaron Rudnick’s voice momentarily fading out to nothing as his thoughts spun around themselves. The Pro Golf Tour wanted to hold a tournament at Little Lake? They were small compared to the golf courses on the tour, still new, and—
    “Are you still there, Mr. Reid?”
    “Yes. Sorry. I’m here.” Mark clutched the phone a little tighter. “What were you saying?”
    “I was saying,” Mr. Rudnick’s voice continued, “that it’s not something that you have to decide right away. If you’d like some time to discuss the opportunity with your staff and your investors, then we completely understand that. We don’t have to have a final decision today.”
    “There’s no need to wait,” Mark said, laughing. “I know my answer already. We’d be honored to have you hold a leg of the Pro Golf Tour at Little Lake. Anyone would be crazy to say no to that.”
    “Glad to hear it!” Mr. Rudnick chuckled. “These things are usually planned well in advance. The FedEx Cup tournaments are adding another to its lineup, making 48 tournaments instead of 47 this upcoming season. A course we were planning on using has had some issues, and we’ve decided to relocate the venue. Your club was mentioned and a number of players are apparently eager to try it out.”
    “I’m honored. A little shocked, but completely honored.” In his mind he was already planning what needed to be done, and how many new staff he was going to have to hire. He didn’t even know the date. “Wh-When,” he cleared his throat and tried again, “When is the date?”
    “Near the end of November. We’re looking to host it before the winter break. The McGladery Classic was held last year near Pittsburgh, but