Free Romance: Assistant to the Billionaire by Jodi Cooper Page A

those are the only types of girls that I know, so cut me some slack.”
    I laugh.
    She is as down to earth as she was when we were younger. “So are you sure about this? I know that you know my father is getting out of jail in a few days and I don’t want to harm Rhett or the company’s reputation.”
    “You won’t do any such thing, sweetie. You aren’t your father and anyone can see that. As a matter of fact I think that Rhett should bring you on as his business manager. You have the degree, the ability to stand up to this man and obviously you have the personable skills,” she says.
    “Actually that’s what I was planning on doing anyway,” Rhett states before turning to me. “Jessica, you are one of the smartest people that I know and I know that you will always have my best interest in mind, so what do you say?” he asks.
    “Are you sure?” I ask.
    “I’ve never been more sure about anything in my life,” he replies.
    “Well in that case, yes,” I say as I kiss him on the lips. “I would love to be your business manager.”
    “Great, we can announce it this week, as well as the fact that we are an item,” he says.
    “And I will be right there supporting you,” says Rhett’s mother.
    I smile and hug both of them.
    Finally, my life is changing for the better.
    Rhett, nor his mother, will be sorry for taking a chance on me.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

Chapter 14
     
     
     
     
     
     

 
     
    One week later…
     
     
    Cameras are everywhere and my nerves are starting to kick in.
    Rhett is making the announcement of my promotion via a news conference. All the big business magazines are here, along with the board of directors.
    Talk about pressure.
    The press love Rhett’s company. Any news from his business can have a profound effect on the stock market, so they watch his every move very closely.
    “It’s going to be okay,” says Rhett as he kisses me gently on my neck.
    “I know, but it still doesn’t stop the nerves. There are so many cameras and there are going to be so many questions. Especially since my father is now home. I just know that it’s going to be crazy,” I say.
    “Yeah well, if it gets too crazy then we can always stop it. We’re in control here. Remember that. You don’t have to answer anything that you don’t want to,” he says. “Besides I’m going out there first. So therefore you can pull yourself together a little more.”
    I smile. “Thanks.”
    He kisses me one more time before he heads out to the stage.
    As he walks away, I feel a tap on my shoulder.
    I turn around and am face to face with my father.
    Damn.
    I haven’t seen this man since he’s been home, but not for my mom’s lack of trying though.
    She has been calling me every day since he was released and I have been avoiding her calls at all cost.
    I stare at the man that I share genetics with.
    Jail hasn’t been good to him. He’s gotten old, fat and bald. He used to be handsome but now it looks like he’s swallowed the man that he once was.
    “Uh, hi,” I say. “Now is not a good time.”
    “Hi sweetheart,” he says. He tries to hug me but I pull back. “So how have you been?”
    “I’m fine,” I reply. “Really, now is not…”
    “I see that you are doing pretty good for yourself,” he interrupts me. “You’re working for Rhett now?”
    “Yes I am.”
    “I could give you some advice if you want it.”
    “Advice? I don’t want any advice about business from you. You couldn’t teach me anything.”
    “I could teach you how not to get caught.”
    A look of shock crosses my face but then I realize that men like him will never change. “Really? That’s what you’re here for? Look, buddy, you don’t need to teach me how not to get caught because I’m not doing anything to get caught.”
    “Yes but the temptation…”
    “Not everyone is like you! I will never be like you Dad!” I snap. “There is not one thing that you can say to me that will make me want to do what