Page 67 of Tormented Billionaire Romance Series

“Alright, Mom. Thanks.” I kissed her cheek. “Holler if you need anything.”

“I will.”

I listened to her hum as I walked away, feeling a sense of serenity in being back home. I had been wanting to come home for a while. I was stoked to be back with my family and to be able to see my sister get married. Even with the strange emotions that were turning around in my gut over Clara, I was able to enjoy my time back in town.

And I wanted to keep enjoying it.

I wandered into the living room where I dove into the couch, sighing as I sank into the cushions. I spread my arms and my legs wide to stretch my muscles while releasing a great sigh. I closed my eyes. The fan turned lazily in the center of the ceiling, blowing air gently against my skin. I relaxed into the sensation as I began to doze off.

The buzzing of my phone roused me.

I sat up and rubbed my eyes, wondering if I had been asleep for a few minutes or a few hours. I chuckled to myself as I fished my phone from my pocket and glanced at the screen.

I sat up straighter and answered the call. “Hey, boss. How's everything going?”

“It's not going particularly well right now if I'm being honest, Levon.”

“Were the account reviews insufficient?”

“Not at all. They were superb, Levon. I'm just having trouble with this new client.”

I frowned. “What seems to be the issue, sir?”

“I won't beat around the bush here. Is there any way you could leave for Canada sooner?”

“How soon are you thinking?”

“I would be delighted if you could fly out as early as next week.”

I groaned internally. “I'm afraid I can't do that, sir. I have my sister's wedding coming up and I play a huge part in it.”

“I'm sure you understand the urgency of this situation. We need to send someone out who can manage this new client—and who can do it with excellence.”

“I appreciate the vote of confidence, but I'm unable to do that right now. I can still do it at the end of the month.”

My boss sighed into the phone, filling it with static. “Are you sure you can't skip the wedding?”

“That would break my sister's heart. I haven't seen her in years and I'd like to be part of this memory of hers. It would bring her so much joy. And me as well.”

“It's just disappointing to not have my best man on the job.”

I squeezed my eyes shut as I pinched the bridge of my nose. “I know this is unusual for me, but this wedding is important. I want to spend this time with my family.”

“It is quite unusual. I've never heard you reject extra travel. It's why I trust you, Levon. You've always been on top of our clients ever since you began.”

“I love my job. There's no doubt about that.”

“And you're good at it. I don't think I could trust anyone else with this client.”

I sighed quietly while staring into the fireplace. “Are you sure there isn't anyone else that could possibly pick it up? I know Bart is out of the question, but I'm sure there are other capable men.”

“That's not really an option, Levon.”

“Forgive me, sir, but I feel it's the best course of action. Leaving now would mean giving up the one chance I have to see my sister's wedding. It would mean the world to me to stay here.”

“I realize that is important, but this client's time is limited. If we don't give him the same interest he's showing, he could leave us.”

I shook my head. “Just let them know I'll be there at the end of the month. Give them my number if you must. I don't want them hanging either, but the scheduling is inconvenient.”

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