Free Change in Harmony (A Silver Script Novel Book 4) by Jaclyn Weist

you before I had to take off yesterday.”
    Debra frowned. “I’m not sure it’s something that will get their attention. Give them a call back and tell them it’s too late and that you already sent it in.”
    “But I’ve worked on this all morning.” Nate ran his fingers through his hair in frustration.
    “I’m sorry, but we can’t just keep changing things to people’s whims.” Debra walked back to her office, and Nate stared at her closed door. Normally he agreed. Normally he shut them down immediately by pointing out the contract.
    But Allison and Mr. Byrne had gotten under his skin. Sometimes it was good to change things up, and he really liked this one better than the other. He turned and held his breath as he sent off the ad. He was sure they’d like this one better. Even if it cost him his job in the process.
    His hands shook as he answered other emails and assured customers that things were going well with their accounts. He’d never gone against what Debra said, wanting to make the best impression he could so that he could get the better clients.  But he knew he was right this time.
     

     
    It wasn’t until after three meetings and lunch with his accountant that Nate finally heard back. He’d just sent an email to Debra with his plans for an Easter candy commercial when she appeared at his door. He could tell by the set of her shoulders that she was upset.
    “In the second meeting room. Now.” She turned without saying anything else, and Nate stood and followed her, heart thumping in his chest.
    Lyn Booth, the head of the clothing line, sat near the end of the table with a wide smile, while some of her assistants sat next to her chatting softly. Debra sat at the end, her hands clasped together.
    “Ah, there you are.” Lyn stood and shook his hand. “I was worried I’d interrupt something by just showing up here, but I had to come and thank you personally.”
    Nate stood there stunned. “Really?”
    “This is brilliant. I would never have thought to use the colors you did, and the way it pulls out each of the designs is exactly the change it needed.” She turned to Debra. “If it is all right with you, I’d like him to become our official agent here at Silver Script. I’ve seen his other work, and I’m highly impressed. This was just the deciding factor. I mean, is that something I can request?”
    Debra glanced over at Nate before answering. “Of course. We’ll make sure that gets taken care of. You won’t be sorry. Just send all of your inquiries directly to him, and I’ll get something written up in the meantime.”
    Nate chewed on his lip, hoping the strained smile didn’t mean a lecture after Lyn left, but he had a feeling that was exactly what it meant. It didn’t matter though. He’d just gotten one of the larger accounts set up directly under him.
    Debra walked out with them and turned to mouth “In my office,” before continuing out the door. Nate swallowed and walked out of the room, still dazed from what had just happened. He stood inside Debra’s office, tapping nervously on the desk.
    “Sit.” Debra slammed the door behind him and strode over to her desk. She waited for him to sit and then leaned forward. “What do you think you’re doing? I told you to stick with the one that had already been approved.”
    “I know, but they wanted something different, and since I was already changing the Bróga Shoes commercial, I figured I could try it with this one as well. I’m sorry, but I don’t regret sending it on. I think it worked better with the line of clothes she wanted to advertise.” Nate clenched his jaw, trying to keep his temper in check.
    Debra narrowed her eyes. “There was a big difference between the two. This one had already gone to print, which means it cost us money to change. The other one had time to change.”
    “There’s no difference. Either way, we’re going to have to redo the shoe commercial and pay more for taping, actors, and the