Chapter 7
Since he had shown who mattered more to him between me and Margaret, there was no reason for me to keep it a secret any longer.
“What kind of surprise?” Bryant’s curiosity was piqued, and he wanted to know
immediately.
“I’ll tell you after work. Wait for me!” I tiptoed for a quick kiss on his lips, then turned away, leaving him standing there.
After Bryant left, I finally managed to focus on my design drafts. I had no idea how long it had been before someone knocked on my office door again.
“Come in,” I said, without looking up.
“Jane, am I disturbing you?” Margaret’s gentle voice came through.
“A bit,” I admitted because I hated interruptions when rushing a design draft.
Margaret’s expression turned awkward for a moment, but she plowed ahead. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to. I just found out that the Director position of the Design Department was supposed to be yours. I inadvertently took the position meant for you, so I’m here to apologize.”
“It’s okay,” I said casually.
Bryant had already compensated me: l’couldn’t make as much working my whole life as a design director as I could owning ten percent of the shares.
Perhaps my indifferent and relaxed demeanor surprised Margaret.
“Are you sure? If it bothers you, let me know, and I can switch departments. I don’t want
this to upset you,’ she said, settling onto the sofa comfortably.
“Margaret, I’m not upset. You can stay in the Design Department.”
‘Please, just s
stop making a fuss. I thought, fearing the company would go under befor could enjoy my shares with her around. At least in the Design Department, I could keep things under control.
“That’s good. We’re family here, so feel free to talk to me if you’re upset. Don’t keep it all bottled up.”
Acting the understanding sister, Margaret tucked her hair behind her ear and added softly “Anyway, Bry said I could pick any position in the company. I haven’t worked for many years, so it doesn’t matter which department I end up in.”
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