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professional life to consider.”
“I believe that’s true.” The amusement in his voice was as evident as the satisfaction on his face. “It’s a new concept for me.”
“What is it?”
“A week ago I wouldn’t have thought there was more than Spencer Cannon, the CEO, but now I realize how much I’ve been missing. I need to process it all.”
“I’ll help you.”
“I certainly hope so.” He kissed the top of her head and held her close.
She settled back down and cuddled into his side. She closed her eyes and thought about the possibilities. Could she dare dream to have something more than this weekend with him?
Chapter 11
Spencer headed down to the breakfast room to grab some coffee and muffins while Coda showered. As much as he wanted to join her they had to head back to New York. The weekend was over and so was their agreement. He felt awkward about giving her the balance of the money. He owed it to her, but after the last couple of days he’d spent with her it didn’t seem right to pay her. Still, a contract was a contract. He’d already given her one check and he needed to complete the proposal. He was a man of his word. Once he did that they could move past how they had come together and start a future together.
“Spencer.” Pierce made his way over to him.
Wonderful.
“Pierce, what can I do for you?” He wasn’t in the mood for this.
“You’ve been rather scarce this weekend. I haven’t had much of an opportunity to speak with you.”
“The art department is in the office today. They’ll have the new layouts in the morning. Don’t worry, the Bradford account will go through.”
“I’m certain you’ll figure out a way to make that work, but that isn’t what I wanted to speak to you about.” Pierce sipped his large to-go cup of coffee. “A situation has been brought to my attention.”
“Please, if this is about Ava, I don’t want to discuss her.”
“You’ve made your position very clear, but it has come to my attention that the woman you allowed to accompany you here works for the agency. You brought the damn cleaning woman, boy. Have you no sense?”
“How did you know who Coda was?”
“My granddaughter is very determined when she wants to be. She’s humiliated, and I can’t blame her.”
“Look, my personal life is none of your business. Ava shouldn’t feel disgraced in the least. We broke up months ago.”
“You brought that woman to embarrass my Ava. A cleaning woman? Really, Spencer, what were you thinking?”
“Coda is much more than a cleaning woman.” His anger increased each time Pierce referred to Coda as if she were insignificant. “She’s a talented, witty, intelligent woman with a bright future. She knows more about our business than your Ava ever cared to learn. If you want to help your granddaughter, tell her to leave me alone. She needs to stay out of my personal life.”
“When you graduated college, you told me you saw a future with her. Were you lying to make sure I voted yes on you becoming CEO?”
“Of course not,” he said. “I did like Ava. I tried to make it work, but she was never going to be right for me. I’m not right for her.” He understood that better than he ever had, thanks to Coda. Before her he never would have thought it was possible to find his match. “We’re worlds apart, Pierce.” Spencer hated to have to explain any of this to him, but eventually he would have to listen. “We weren’t going to work. Don’t you see it was better for us not to have gone any further than we did? Think of the shambles we would have created it we had gotten a divorce. Where would the company be then?”
“My granddaughter loves you. Doesn’t that mean anything to you?”
“She’s in love with the idea of me. Please, don’t encourage her anymore. She needs to move on. I have.”
“I can see that. I saw the way you looked at Coda when you played the piano last night. Anyone with eyes could see how taken you are with that girl. I hope you know what you’re doing. She doesn’t come from our world. Can she handle the man you are when you’re the CEO? I’ve seen you, Spencer. I know that’s why you’re perfect for this job. You won’t let anything or anyone interfere. That can be hard for a woman to accept.”
“I can keep my job separate from